Apprenticeship requirements for TIF projects considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on a bill intended to increase the number of skilled tradespeople in Nebraska.
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Storer journeys from Cherry County to the Capitol
She may be settling into her Capitol office in Lincoln, but there is no mistaking where Sen. Tanya Storer’s heart lies. One office wall holds a portrait of her competing in cutting — one of three events she qualified in for National High School Finals Rodeo during her teen years.
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Bill would merge natural resources, environmental agencies
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would merge two state agencies tasked with safeguarding, regulating and monitoring Nebraska’s water resources.
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Additional medical abortion protocols considered
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would tighten restrictions on Nebraska providers of medications used to perform chemical abortions.
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Modification, elimination of state boards and commissions proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a proposal to modify or eliminate more than three dozen state-established entities.
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Cryptocurrency mining tax considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill intended to manage the impact of cryptocurrency mining operations on Nebraska’s electrical grid.
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State regulatory management agency proposed
Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a measure that would create a new state agency to analyze and review Nebraska’s regulatory requirements.
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New penalty for assaulting sports officials proposed
A new crime of assaulting a sports official would be created under a measure considered Feb. 12 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Private school scholarships sought for foster youth, siblings
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would provide state-funded scholarships for Nebraska foster youth and their siblings to attend private schools.
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Professional leave for special ed staff considered
A proposal that would grant special education staff additional paid time to complete administrative tasks was discussed Feb. 11 by the Education Committee.
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Electric infrastructure security measure amended, advanced
A bill aimed at safeguarding electric facilities near sensitive military installations advanced to final reading Feb. 13 after senators modified provisions intended to ensure equipment made by a foreign adversary cannot be installed during maintenance or upgrades.
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Bill would expand youth transitional services
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that seeks to expand transitional services to young adults regardless of immigration status who are involved in the state’s foster care and juvenile justice systems.
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Class action data breach bill clears first-round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 13 that would prevent a private entity from being liable in a class action resulting from a cybersecurity event in certain circumstances.
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Proposal to deregulate landline telephone service considered
Certain telecommunications companies could seek relief from landline telephone service regulations under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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HMO assessment program advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill intended to increase Medicaid provider reimbursement rates without the use of general fund dollars.
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