State could measure school performance
The Education Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would require the state Board of Education to establish
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Bill would freeze child care reimbursement rates
Nebraska child care reimbursement rates would no longer be based on a market rate survey under a bill heard by
Read MoreState funding for rehab program serving mothers proposed
The state would provide funding for a drug rehabilitation program serving mothers under a bill heard by the Appropriations Committee
Read MoreBill seeking to protect public utilities advances
Senators gave first-round approval March 15 to a bill intended to protect sensitive public utility information. Sen. Kate Sullivan of
Read MoreCivic education requirements advance
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 15 that would add requirements to high school civic education curricula. High
Read MoreAdvanced bill would end temporary insanity from intoxication defense
Senators advanced a bill March 15 that would eliminate the defense of temporary insanity when a defendant committed crimes while
Read MoreBills would approve, reject claims against the state
Claims against the state would be approved or rejected under two bills heard by the Business and Labor Committee March
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation benefits could exclude pre-existing conditions
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would limit employers’ liability for accidents primarily
Read MoreSavings promotion bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 14 to a bill that would allow credit unions to conduct a savings promotion raffle.
Read MoreCivic center funds could help community centers, historic buildings, libraries
The Local Civic, Cultural and Convention Center Financing Fund would be amended to explicitly include community center, library and historic
Read MoreBill would prohibit remotely administered chemical abortions
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 9 on a bill that would prohibit chemical abortions from being administered from remote
Read MoreHealth care providers could abstain from some procedures
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 9 on a bill that could prevent a health care employee from having to
Read MoreChild enticement provisions could change
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 10 on a bill that would change provisions of the state’s criminal child enticement
Read MoreChanges to parental consent for abortions proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 9 on a bill that would amend parental notification requirements. LB690, introduced by Sen.
Read MoreNew economic development revenue sources approved
Senators gave final approval March 10 to a bill that gives cities more revenue sources to fund economic development projects.
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