Health benefit plans for ag nonprofits approved
A bill intended to provide affordable health benefits to Nebraska farmers and ranchers received final approval from lawmakers March 28.
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Motorcycle helmet requirements updated
Lawmakers passed a bill March 28 modifying Nebraska’s motorcycle helmet law.
Read MoreState claims bill approved
Senators voted March 28 to authorize the payment of claims against the state.
Read MoreMedicaid prenatal program approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 28 to support low-income Nebraska mothers who are at risk for adverse birth outcomes.
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Innovation hub measure amended, advanced
A proposal to update the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act advanced to the final round of debate March 26 after lawmakers amended it to limit the number of special retail districts that could be created statewide.
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Age verification for adult website access clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 27 to a measure that would require websites containing sexually explicit content to verify a user’s age.
Read MoreChanges to opioid fund usage amended, advanced
Rules governing a fund that contains state settlement dollars related to the opioid crisis would be modified to provide grants for prevention, treatment and research under a bill given second-round approval March 25.
Read MoreBill gutted to become inland port authority measure, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 26 to a proposal intended to give community members greater say in the development of a proposed inland port district in Omaha.
Read MoreBudget adjustment package passed
Lawmakers gave final approval March 25 to the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreRecognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders clears second round
A proposal meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members was amended and advanced from select file March 25.
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History Nebraska bill advanced to final round
A state agency with a recent history of controversy would be placed under the direct authority of the governor under a bill advanced from general file March 7.
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State claims bill amended, advanced
Payment of certain claims against the state would be approved under a measure expanded and advanced from first-round debate March 25.
Read MoreSenators advance veteran justice program
Nebraska would develop a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
Read MoreOmnibus education measure advanced
A proposal to update the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act was given first-round approval March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to education.
Read MorePower plant closure requirement amended, advanced
A bill intended to ensure reliability of the electric grid received first-round approval from lawmakers March 21 after they amended it to include several other proposals heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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