Relaxed creative district grant requirement clears first round
A measure intended to give the state Department of Economic Development more flexibility when granting certain funds advanced from general file Feb. 19.
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Bill would allow lawsuits against child porn websites
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would allow individuals depicted in or exposed to obscene material or child sexual exploitation content to sue entities that distribute such material online.
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Intergenerational care facility, home visiting services bills advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 19 to two measures heard by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
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Proposal would ban street camping, direct unhoused to shelters
The Judiciary Committee considered a proposal Feb. 18 that would ban unauthorized camping on public property across Nebraska.
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Joint hearing proposed to review state Olmstead Plan
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 18 that would require an annual joint legislative hearing to review the progress of community integration for individuals with disabilities in Nebraska.
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Employee recalculation requirement for tax incentives advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 19 to a proposal intended to ensure that Nebraska companies do not lose certain tax incentives when they spin off part of their business operations.
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Natural Resources omnibus clears first round
An environmental agency cleanup measure advanced from general file Feb. 19 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to natural resources.
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Medical debt protections considered
Interest on medical debt would be capped in Nebraska under a measure considered Feb. 18 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Measure would give voters final approval on initiative changes
The Executive Board heard testimony on a proposed constitutional amendment Feb. 18 that potentially would mitigate the impact of legislative changes to initiative petition measures passed by Nebraska voters.
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Bill would require insurance coverage for certain pediatric disorders
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would require Nebraska insurers to cover treatments for two related pediatric autoimmune disorders.
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Bill considered to eliminate Brand Committee, make inspections voluntary
A measure that would eliminate the Nebraska Brand Committee and transfer its responsibilities to the state Department of Agriculture was discussed Feb. 17 by the Agriculture Committee.
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Constitutional amendment to expand TIF use considered
Nebraska municipalities would have greater flexibility to use tax-increment financing under a proposed constitutional amendment heard Feb. 17 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Bill would eliminate reduced-price school meal fees
A measure aimed at making school breakfast and lunch free for students who currently pay reduced prices was considered by the Education Committee Feb. 17.
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Exception for suspension of young students amended, advanced to final round
A bill that would allow Nebraska schools to suspend pre-K through second-grade students in certain cases advanced to final reading Feb. 17 after lawmakers adopted a compromise amendment clarifying parental involvement and written notification requirements.
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Midwifery measure considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposal that seeks to expand birthing options for Nebraska mothers.
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