Bill would prohibit tools for escape
Bringing prohibited items into a detention facility would become an offense under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb.
Read More
Bill would restrict beverage purchases
Beverages purchased with public assistance dollars would be limited to milk, water and 100 percent fruit juice under a bill
Read MorePublic service commission could resolve towing disputes
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would involve the Public Service Commission (PSC)
Read MoreGuardianship changes for vulnerable adults advance
Lawmakers gave second-round approval Feb. 10 to a bill that seeks to strengthen the state’s guardian and conservatorship system for
Read MoreTravel surcharge for brand inspections advances
The Nebraska Brand Committee would be able to implement a surcharge to cover traveling costs associated with brand inspections under
Read MoreLabor dispute reforms considered
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on several proposed changes to the Nebraska Commission on Industrial Relations
Read MoreBill would establish state meat and poultry inspection program
The state would operate a meat and poultry inspection program under a bill heard by the Agriculture Committee Feb. 8.
Read MoreFirst-round approval granted to eliminate city, county and NRD aid
A bill to eliminate state aid to municipalities, counties and natural resources districts advanced from general file Feb. 9. LB383,
Read MoreBills seek to capture Medicaid savings
The Health and Human Services Committee introduced two bills during a Feb. 9 hearing that would require the state Department
Read MoreSexual health education could be required in schools
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would require each Nebraska school district to provide instruction
Read MoreBill to eliminate Northern Ireland investment restrictions advances
A bill that would eliminate restrictions on investments in Northern Ireland by the state of Nebraska advanced from general file
Read MoreBill would create outstanding dog breeder designation and set health requirements
Dog breeders would have the opportunity to qualify as outstanding breeders under a bill heard by the Agriculture Committee Feb.
Read MoreOmnibus retirement bill considered
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee held a hearing Feb. 8 on the committee’s annual omnibus bill. Introduced by the committee
Read MoreTobacco use could be prohibited at off-campus school events
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill related to schools’ tobacco policies. LB313, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreFloor debate begins on elimination of city, county and NRD state aid
Approximately $22 million of annual state aid to municipalities, counties and natural resources districts would be eliminated under a bill
Read More