Nebraska school districts would be required to provide menstrual products and dispensers in all middle and high school girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms under a proposal considered Feb. 12 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreCities could use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special districts intended to attract out-of-state visitors to new retail, entertainment and dining opportunities under a bill heard Feb. 14 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreSenators amended and gave second-round approval Feb. 14 to a bill that would protect public or behavioral health programs and pharmacies from prosecution for drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members.
Read MoreNebraska would establish a program to allow the donation of prescription drugs under a bill advanced from general file Feb.
Read MoreThe Business and Labor Committee considered a bill Feb. 12 that would make changes to state law regarding name, image and likeness income opportunities for student athletes.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 14 to a measure intended to promote the development of “mega sites” in Nebraska, on assurance from its sponsor that the bill would be narrowed significantly during the next round of debate.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to improve the safety of freight trains operating in Nebraska.
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The Education Committee considered a measure Feb. 12 that would provide forgivable loans to certain college students in exchange for their commitment to teach in Nebraska after obtaining certification with a special education teaching endorsement.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposal that would cap fees and set deadlines for permitting the installation of broadband internet infrastructure on certain utility poles and towers.
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Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that would impose a revenue tax and increase fees on mechanical amusement devices in Nebraska.
Read MoreAll Nebraska hotel employees would be required to undergo mandatory training on human trafficking issues under a bill considered Feb. 12 by the Business and Labor Committee.
Read MoreNebraska school employees could express their religious beliefs while at work without punishment under a bill considered Feb. 12 by the Education Committee.
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The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a proposal that would grant Nebraska’s attorney general greater powers to prosecute businesses or business owners for unfair or deceptive practices.
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The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 8 that would broaden coverage of continuous glucose monitors for Medicaid recipients.
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A bill meant to strengthen an individual’s right to use deadly force to defend themselves or others was considered Feb. 8 by the Judiciary Committee.
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