Withholding of county attorney addresses proposed
A county attorney could apply to have his or her home address withheld from the public under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 8.
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Measure to end inheritance tax, reimburse counties considered
Nebraska would phase out the inheritance tax collected by counties while reimbursing them for housing state prisoners under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Revenue Committee.
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Medicaid prenatal program considered
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that seeks to provide support for low-income Nebraska mothers who are at risk for adverse birth outcomes.
Read MorePrivate school scholarship program considered
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a proposal to provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships.
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Intergenerational care facility pilot program considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that seeks to incentivize creation of on-site child care services in the state’s nursing and assisted living facilities.
Read MoreComputer science, technology training program proposed
The Education Committee considered a proposal Feb. 6 that would establish a statewide expansion program to recruit, train and support computer science and technology teachers.
Read MoreHigher sales tax rate considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a proposal to increase Nebraska’s sales tax rate from 5.5 to 6.5 percent beginning Oct. 1.
Read MoreGenetic information safeguards passed
Nebraskans will have more control over use of their genetic information under a bill passed by lawmakers Feb. 8.
Read MoreVoter approval for certain school bonds approved
A bill intended to ensure that voters must approve certain bonds issued to pay for the construction of school buildings passed Feb. 8.
Read MoreState procurement process updated
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 8 to a bill that makes a number of changes to the process the state uses to obtain goods and services.
Read MoreCzech heritage license plates approved
Senators passed a bill Feb. 8 creating a new specialty license plate celebrating Czech heritage.
Read MoreSafe haven expansion considered
Nebraska would expand its safe haven provisions for infants under a proposal considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 7.
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Bill would update foreign land ownership restrictions
A measure intended to tighten restrictions on foreign ownership of land in Nebraska was considered Feb. 6 by the Agriculture Committee.
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Free school meal opt-in requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 6 to a bill intended to maximize participation in a federal program that allows school districts with high
poverty rates to serve free breakfast and lunch to all of their students.
Medicaid dental reimbursement increase advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
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