Property tax credit ‘gap year’ fix offered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a proposal intended to address the effects of recent legislation that modified a property tax relief program.
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Medicaid coverage for blood pressure monitoring services proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 26 that would broaden coverage of self-measured blood pressure services for Medicaid recipients.
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State funding for K-12 private school students considered
Nebraska private school students could receive up to $1,500 a year for education-related expenses under a measure considered Feb. 25 by the Education Committee.
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Expansion of naloxone immunity clears first round
A measure that would broaden legal immunity to those prescribing, dispensing or administering medications that rapidly reverse an opioid overdose advanced from the first round of debate Feb. 26.
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Bill aimed at protecting youth online advanced
A proposal meant to protect children’s private information and provide parental tools to monitor their online safety gained first-round approval from lawmakers Feb. 26.
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Flavored vape, advertising ban proposed
The General Affairs Committee considered two proposals Feb. 24 that seek to reduce young Nebraskan’s access to vaping products.
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TIF authorization proposed for areas lacking affordable housing
Nebraska communities could carry out redevelopment projects that use tax-increment financing in areas with little affordable housing under a bill heard Feb. 25 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Option enrollment expansion proposed
The Education Committee considered a bill Feb. 25 that aims to expand student option enrollment policies.
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Expanded military student enrollment policy advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 25 that aims to modify school district enrollment procedures for children of military families.
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Changes to state minimum wage proposed
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered a bill Feb. 24 that seeks to change upcoming increases in the state’s minimum wage.
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Human embryology academic standards proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would require the State Board of Education to create academic content standards for human embryology as part of Nebraska’s statewide science standards.
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Primary enforcement of texting while driving considered
Nebraska law enforcement officers could stop motorists for using handheld devices while driving under a bill heard Feb. 24 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Expanded contraceptive access considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill meant to increase access to certain contraceptives in Nebraska.
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Increases to senator pay, compensation commission proposed
Two proposed constitutional changes related to Nebraska lawmakers’ salaries, along with a third option, were considered by the Executive Board Feb. 24.
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Spivey brings new perspective to the Legislature
Omaha Sen. Ashlei Spivey’s roots run deep in Omaha. Born and raised in District 13, she has been involved in the North Omaha community throughout her life as a business owner, nonprofit executive director and now as a freshman state senator.
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