Foster care placement notification requirements advanced
Senators advanced a bill April 5 that would establish notification requirements for child foster care placement court reviews and hearings.
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Nursing home provider assessment advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 5 to a bill that would institute a provider assessment on Nebraska nursing facilities. LB600,
Read MoreConstitutional amendment proposed to preserve fishing, hunting rights
The Nebraska Constitution would be amended to recognize the right of citizens to fish, trap and hunt under a proposed
Read MoreBill would remove beer industry exception
Senators gave first-round approval April 5 to a bill that would remove an exception that allows a beer manufacturer also
Read MoreMotor vehicle industry changes advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 30 dealing with manufacturers and dealers of motor vehicles. Under LB477, introduced by Valentine Sen.
Read MoreMinor assault victims could give consent for treatment
Senators advanced a bill March 31 that would change provisions for minors who are victims of sexual or domestic assault.
Read MoreBill could make healthful foods more available
A new financing program to encourage the development of grocery retailers in high-poverty areas advanced from general file March 31.
Read MoreCompromise reached on water, environmental funds
The Water Resources Cash Fund would receive funds from the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund under a bill amended on general
Read MoreChild welfare agency accreditation sought
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 29 to a bill designed to provide oversight of certain aspects of Nebraska’s child welfare
Read MoreElection provisions could change
Senators advanced a bill March 30 that would change election procedures and requirements. LB499, introduced by Bellevue Sen. Scott Price,
Read MoreCampaign rule violators could be charged hearing costs
Violators of Nebraska’s campaign accountability laws could be ordered to pay hearing costs in contested cases under a bill advanced
Read MoreBlood lead level testing could be required for kindergarten enrollment
Senators advanced a bill March 28 that would require that children’s blood lead levels be tested before they enroll in
Read MoreBill would update surplus lines insurance provisions
Lawmakers gave first-found approval March 30 to a bill that would bring Nebraska’s Surplus Lines Insurance Act into compliance with
Read MoreMental health records could be more accessible in firearm purchases
Senators advanced a bill March 29 that would make mental health records accessible when conducting background checks for firearm purchases.
Read MoreBill would continue support of wine and grape industry
Out-of-state liquor shipping application fees will continue to be directed to the state’s Winery and Grape Producers Promotion fund under
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