Bill would clarify when political parties can nominate
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 17 to a bill that seeks to clarify when a political party can nominate a
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Bill would make changes to foster care system
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would make several changes to the
Read MoreBill would make election of city and county offices nonpartisan
Local officials, from city council members to county attorneys, would be elected on a nonpartisan ballot under a bill heard
Read MoreBills propose adding, removing legislative districts
The Redistricting Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on two proposals that would change the number of representatives in Nebraska’s 49-member
Read MorePrairie dog management proposal heard
Counties could adopt black-tailed prairie dog management programs under a bill heard by the Agriculture Committee Feb. 15. LB473, introduced
Read MoreGuardianship changes for vulnerable adults approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 16 to a bill that seeks to strengthen the state’s guardian and conservatorship system for
Read MoreBill addressing clinical privileges for midwives approved
Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill Feb. 16 that prevents denial of privileges to individuals based solely on their
Read MoreOnline application process for handicapped parking permits passes
The state Department of Motor Vehicles will create an online system for handicapped parking permit applications under a bill passed
Read MoreChanges to county mental health boards approved
Senators passed a bill Feb. 16 designed to broaden the pool of professionals eligible to serve on county mental health
Read MoreNew funding formula for community colleges
Senators passed a bill Feb. 16 that provides a formula to determine the amount of state aid appropriated among the
Read MoreK2 drug banned
Synthetic cannabinoids are banned under a bill that passed Feb. 16. LB19, introduced by Omaha Sen. Beau McCoy, expands the
Read MoreEducational Service Units 18 and 19 could be eliminated
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on two bills dealing with Educational Service Units (ESUs). Under LB381, introduced by
Read MoreBill would authorize public breast-feeding
A bill that would allow a mother to breast-feed her child in public advanced from general file Feb. 15. Fullerton
Read MorePenalties would increase for unlawful intrusion
A bill that would increase penalties for unlawful intrusion advanced from general file Feb. 15. Under LB61, introduced by Elk
Read MoreBill would establish new minimum energy standard
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a measure that would adopt a new minimum energy standard for
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