Energy producer meeting requirement approved
Certain developers of energy generation facilities in Nebraska will be required to hold a public meeting regarding their plans under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
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Civil practice proposal approved
A measure that makes several updates to Nebraska’s laws governing civil practice and procedure was passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreOmnibus election measure passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus election measure.
Read MoreAgriculture proposal clears final round
Lawmakers passed an omnibus agriculture measure April 11.
Read MoreHomestead exemption for partially disabled veterans removed
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 10 to a bill related to valuation and property taxes after amending out provisions under which partially disabled veterans could have qualified for a homestead exemption.
Read MoreNonpublic school regulations updated
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a measure that loosens regulations for Nebraska private, parochial, denominational, group or home-based schools that choose not to meet accreditation requirements. Such schools commonly are referred to as “exempt.”
Read MoreConsumer protections updated
A bill that grants Nebraska’s attorney general increased powers to prosecute businesses and business owners for deceptive or unfair trade practices was given final approval by lawmakers April 11.
Read MorePreservation of sexual assault forensic evidence extended
Individuals who have undergone a sexual assault forensic examination can request law enforcement to preserve their forensic evidence for an additional 20 years under a bill passed by senators April 11.
Read MoreRevenue cleanup package amended, advanced
A package of tax-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended several of its provisions, including those related to special retail districts and electric vehicle charging stations.
Read MoreState Patrol retirement changes clear final round
A proposal that changes provisions related to the Nebraska State Patrol Retirement System was given final approval April 11.
Read MoreMedicaid translation requirement approved
A bill that requires the state to provide coverage for all necessary translation and interpretation services for individuals who receive Medicaid passed April 11.
Read MoreForeign land ownership restrictions updated
Lawmakers passed a measure April 11 intended to modernize restrictions on foreign ownership of land in Nebraska.
Read MoreFelon voting restriction eliminated
Lawmakers removed a restriction to the restoration of voting rights for felons in Nebraska April 11.
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Bill advanced to allow child abuse claims against schools, local governments
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a proposal that would allow political subdivisions to be sued for harm caused to a child by sexual or other abuse under certain circumstances.
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Private school scholarship program clears first round
Senators advanced a proposal from general file April 9 that would provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships after a successful cloture vote.
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