Changes to county mental health boards advances
Senators advanced a bill Feb. 4 designed to broaden the pool of professionals eligible to serve on county mental health
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Delinquent child support obligors could be made public
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill intended to improve compliance with child support orders. LB488, introduced
Read MoreGPS would determine Hamilton/Merrick county border
The Platte River would no longer be used as the dividing line between Hamilton and Merrick counties under a bill
Read MoreSenators debate retailer liability in meth prevention bill
A statewide electronic tracking system could be implemented for purchases of methamphetamine precursor chemicals at the point of sale under
Read MoreDiversion of environmental trust fund dollars proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would alter the distribution of state
Read MoreExtension of special NRD property tax authority considered
Select natural resources districts could retain special property tax authority under a pair of bills considered by the Revenue Committee
Read MoreBill would limit children’s toys in packaged meals
Restaurants would be prohibited from offering toys with meals that fail to meet nutritional standards set forth in a bill
Read MoreState sales and use tax revenue could fund highway bonds
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a resolution that would expand the use of state sales
Read MoreBill would increase minimum auto insurance liability
Minimum liability policy limits on auto insurance in Nebraska would double under a measure heard Feb. 1 by the Banking,
Read MoreIncreased fees for select liquor licenses considered
Fees charged for two liquor licenses would be raised by a bill heard Jan. 31 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill restricting city wheel taxes to residents advanced
Out-of-town commuters would not be charged municipal motor vehicle registration fees — also known as wheel taxes — under a
Read MoreBill would increase maximum handicapped parking fine
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would increase to $1,000 the maximum fine for
Read MoreFactors in education formula could be eliminated
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would eliminate certain factors from the state aid to
Read MoreGreater credit privacy sought for job seekers, employees
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on two bills meant to prevent workplace discrimination based on credit
Read MoreBill would require license to sell portable electronics insurance
Sellers of cell phone insurance would be required to obtain a license under a bill heard by the Banking, Commerce
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