Bill to reform parole board amended, advanced
A measure that would provide seats on the Board of Parole to individuals with experience in the state’s correctional system was expanded and advanced to the second round of debate April 3.
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Safe haven bill narrowed, advanced to final reading
A bill intended to expand safe haven provisions for Nebraska infants was narrowed and given second-round approval April 3.
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School funding changes advanced
A proposal that would terminate the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, or TEEOSA, and establish a new school funding system earned first-round approval from lawmakers April 3.
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ADC child support income exclusion advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill April 3 that would exclude some child support income in determining eligibility for a government assistance program.
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Potential sales tax increase, local taxing authority cap advanced
A proposal to generate state revenue that would be used to provide additional property tax relief advanced to the second round of debate April 2 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreState patrol retirement measure advanced to select file
A proposal that would change provisions related to the Nebraska State Patrol Retirement System was narrowed and advanced from general file April 2.
Read MoreHalloran officially reprimanded for remarks
The Executive Board announced an official letter of reprimand of Hastings Sen. Steve Halloran April 3 for remarks made March 18 during floor debate on a bill regarding obscenity laws governing K-12 teachers and librarians.
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Extended preservation of sexual assault forensic evidence advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 2 to a proposal that would allow individuals who have undergone a sexual assault forensic examination to request law enforcement to preserve their forensic evidence for an additional 20 years.
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Insurance omnibus measure clears first round
A bill that would change requirements for onsite reviews of insurance administrators was amended to become an omnibus insurance measure and advanced from general file April 2.
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Family caregiver credit, other revenue measures advanced
A proposal intended to help Nebraskans who incur expenses when caring for a family member cleared the first round of debate March 28 after lawmakers amended it to include nearly a dozen other tax measures.
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Halloran censure resolution considered
The Executive Board heard invited testimony March 28 on a resolution to formally censure Hastings Sen. Steve Halloran for remarks made during floor debate last week.
Read MoreOmnibus health services bill approved
Senators passed a bill March 28 that makes a number of changes to laws governing the licensure and provision of health services in Nebraska.
Read MoreCommercial development study passed
Lawmakers approved a measure March 28 intended to promote the development of mega sites — large areas of land with infrastructure in place meant to draw commercial and industrial projects to the state.
Read MoreLiquor, gaming and vaping package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 28 to a bill that contains several updates to state law governing liquor, gaming and vaping.
Read MoreCounty sheriff requirement passed
Lawmakers approved a proposal March 28 that requires county sheriffs in Nebraska to be certified law enforcement officers.
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