Expansion of housing discrimination protections proposed
A measure that would prohibit housing discrimination based on lawful sources of income was considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 30.
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Electoral winner-take-all proposals considered
Two measures aimed at reinstating a winner-take-all system for allocating Nebraska’s five presidential electoral votes were heard by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 30.
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Child care, affordable housing tax credit changes advance
A bill intended to create additional investment in affordable housing and child care programs in Nebraska received first-round approval from lawmakers Jan. 30.
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Electric infrastructure security updates advance
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 30 to a bill that would update provisions intended to prevent electronics made by foreign adversaries from being installed in electric infrastructure near sensitive military installations in Nebraska.
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Geologist regulation changes clear first round
A bill that would update state law governing the licensure and regulation of professional geologists working in Nebraska received first-round approval from lawmakers Jan. 30.
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Expanded homestead exemption considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on two measures that would extend the state’s homestead exemption to partially disabled veterans.
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Proposal would ban hemp-derived cannabinoids
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a measure Jan. 29 that would prohibit the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids, commonly known as delta-8.
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Emergency notification system for child care facilities proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Jan. 29 that seeks to establish emergency notification and response protocols for child care facilities.
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Bill seeks to limit local rent control ordinances
A measure that would prohibit local government entities from imposing rent controls was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 29.
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ATV, UTV county road use considered
All-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles could be registered and driven on county roads under a bill heard Jan. 28 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Foreign contribution reporting requirements for colleges, universities proposed
Nebraska’s colleges and universities would be required to report any funding received from foreign governments or individuals under a proposal considered by the Education Committee Jan. 27.
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Chief justice focuses on cooperation, funding concerns
In his first State of the Judiciary address Jan. 28, newly appointed Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke focused on successful past collaborations between the legislative and judicial branches and asked lawmakers to ensure adequate funding for ongoing needs.
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Bill would broaden veteran employment preference
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill that seeks to broaden the hiring preference given to veterans.
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Changes to casino, racetrack regulation proposed
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a number of proposed changes to casino and racetrack enclosure regulation in Nebraska.
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Sorrentino wins race to the Capitol
Omaha Sen. Tony Sorrentino keeps his Brooks running shoes in a bright yellow bag in his Capitol office and his running clothes in the trunk of his car.
“Just in case,” he smiles.
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