Storm lands a seat at the Unicameral
One of the first things you learn when speaking with Sen. Jared Storm is that flying a turboprop plane is harder than Alfred Hitchcock made it look in the classic film “North by Northwest.”
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Parental notification for student surveys advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill that would require Nebraska schools to notify parents, guardians and educational decisionmakers before conducting non-anonymous surveys that ask for sensitive student information.
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Economic forecasting board raises short-term revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted Feb. 28 to raise revenue projections slightly for the current fiscal year.
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Proposals would end unfunded mandates
The Nebraska Legislature would be required to provide full reimbursement to political subdivisions for any new program or expansion of an existing program under two proposed constitutional amendments heard Feb. 27 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Business park project boundary change advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill intended to provide greater flexibility in the siting of a proposed North Omaha business park.
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Proposal to limit superintendent pay debated
A measure intended to limit school superintendent compensation in Nebraska was discussed on general file Feb. 27.
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Bill would reduce ADC eligibility
The maximum amount of time a qualifying family could receive cash assistance under the Aid to Dependent Children Program would be decreased under a bill heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 28.
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Bill to add nurse anesthetists to student loan program advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 27 to a bill aimed at helping alleviate a shortage of health professionals in Nebraska.
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Potential third term proposed for legislators
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 27 on two proposals that would extend term limits for members of the Nebraska Legislature.
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Medicaid audit changes proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a measure that seeks to improve transparency and oversight in Nebraska’s Medicaid auditing system.
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Police retirement rate increase advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 27 to a bill that would raise contribution rates for certain Nebraska police officers.
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Student surveillance, tracking and monitoring debated
A measure that would require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy relating to the use of student surveillance, monitoring and tracking technology by school districts was discussed on general file Feb. 24.
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Kratom regulatory framework clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 27 that would regulate the sale of kratom products in Nebraska.
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Amendment to enshrine environmental rights offered
Nebraskans would have the right to a “clean and healthy environment,” including pure water, clean air and a safe climate, under a proposed constitutional amendment considered Feb. 26 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Foreign land ownership update clears first round
Senators advanced a measure from general file Feb. 27 that would update restrictions on foreign ownership of land in Nebraska.
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