Transparency proposed for immigration enforcement
Public notification would be required before local law enforcement agencies could accept immigration enforcement responsibilities under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 14.
Read MorePublic notification would be required before local law enforcement agencies could accept immigration enforcement responsibilities under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 14.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would create a two-year alternative certification path for those who wish to teach in Nebraska’s public schools.
Read MoreA tax increase on those with high incomes would pay for a tax cut for low- and middle-income Nebraskans under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 2.
Read MoreThe Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that would impose a penalty on employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors.
Read MoreSenators continued to introduce new bills Jan. 9.
Among the 30 bills introduced were:
LB915, introduced by Ralston Sen. Merv Riepe, which would change prohibitions on using handheld wireless communication devices or handheld mobile telephones while driving;
Read MoreThe Legislature gave final approval May 2 to a bill that requires schools to adopt a policy to accommodate pregnant and parenting students.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill April 4 that would require schools to provide students who are mothers with a private place to express breast milk.
Read MoreIf there is one thing Sen. Tony Vargas does not want to do, it’s disappoint his mother, Lidia. As a first-generation son of Peruvian immigrants, he knows that she is proud of his many achievements – but also knows that she doesn’t want him to rest on his laurels.
Read MoreEarly voting hours would be extended in Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy counties under a bill heard by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee March 16.
Read MoreOil and gas companies would be required to carry liability insurance on certain types of wells under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee March 2.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would provide funds for bilingual investigators to enforce the Employee Classification Act (ECA).
Read MoreBorrowers of short-term, delayed deposit loans would receive more favorable loan terms under a bill heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Feb. 21.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would accommodate pregnant and parenting students as they complete their education.
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