State 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.
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Medicaid 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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Documentary stamp tax increase amended, advanced
A bill that would fund additional programs and services with an increase to a tax paid by the seller of a house advanced to select file April 9 after lawmakers amended it to also cut inheritance tax rates.
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School athletics, bathroom access proposal fails to advance
A bill that would restrict K-12 students’ access to school facilities and sports teams based on their sex assigned at birth stalled on general file April 5 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreNitrate reduction incentive bill amended, advanced to final round
A bill that would provide Nebraska farmers with incentives for reducing their synthetic, commercial fertilizer use and incorporating innovative technology into their farming practices was amended and advanced by lawmakers April 4.
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Firefighter retirement bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a measure to select file April 4 that would makes changes to the retirement system for certain Nebraska firefighters on a promise from the bill’s sponsor that negotiations would continue.
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Revenue package containing good life district changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to another package of tax-related proposals, including one under which cities could use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
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Private renewable energy meeting requirement clears first round
A bill seeking to harmonize requirements for public and private energy generation facilities in Nebraska advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers voted to narrow the proposal.
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Bill gutted to become civil practice proposal, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill April 4 that would make several updates to Nebraska’s laws governing civil practice and procedure.
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Pacific stress test bill expanded, clears first round
A bill meant to prepare supply chains and critical infrastructure for the risk of a possible Pacific conflict advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers declined to make it a vehicle to attempt to return Nebraska to winner-take-all distribution of the state’s Electoral College votes.
Read MoreChild care provider assistance advanced to final round
A bill that would create a new category of eligibility for Nebraska child care providers was narrowed and advanced from select file April 4.
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