Syringe services bill vetoed, override motion filed
A bill that allows local jurisdictions to permit public and behavioral health organizations to implement Syringe Services Programs was vetoed by Gov. Jim Pillen March 4.
Read More
Native American voting commission proposed
Nebraska would study barriers to voting access for the state’s Native American population under a proposal considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 28.
Read More
AI political ad requirements proposed
Political ads generated with artificial intelligence would be required to disclose that information under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 28.
Read More
Bill would restrict recording of peace officers
A measure that would expand the offense of obstructing a peace officer to include certain audio or visual recording was considered Feb. 29 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read More
Recognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders advanced
A proposal meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members advanced to select file Feb. 29.
Read More
Inheritance tax phaseout debated
Lawmakers continued first-round debate this week on a proposal to phase out the inheritance tax collected by Nebraska counties while partially reimbursing them for housing state prisoners.
Read More
Bill would require annual TANF report
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 28 that seeks to increase transparency regarding the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program funds.
Read More
Economic forecasting board raises short-term revenue projections
In its final meeting before legislative debate begins on proposed adjustments to the state budget, the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted Feb. 29 to raise revenue projections for the current fiscal year.
Read MoreBill permitting syringe services programs passed
A bill shielding public or behavioral health programs and pharmacies from drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members passed Feb. 29.
Read MoreCase transfer protections for juveniles approved
Certain statements made by juvenile defendants will no longer be allowed to be used against them in other proceedings under a bill passed by lawmakers Feb. 29.
Read MoreOccupational licensure bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 29 aimed at alleviating certain occupational licensure regulations in Nebraska.
Read MoreLand surveyor regulations updated
Laws governing the work of professional land surveyors in Nebraska were updated by a bill passed Feb. 29.
Read More
Increased penalties for distracted driving, speeding considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill intended to deter distracted driving and speeding.
Read MoreBill would regulate discount drug program
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill meant to protect certain hospitals and other health facilities in Nebraska that purchase drugs at discount prices through a federal program.
Read MoreBill would allow chaplains to serve as public school counselors
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal that would allow chaplains to perform duties typically done by public school counselors.
Read More