Tenant ‘clean slate’ proposal stalls on first round
A measure that would allow certain eviction proceeding records to be sealed failed to advance from general file March 7 after an unsuccessful motion to end debate on the bill.
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Bill to change status of History Nebraska advanced
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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Medicaid translation requirement clears first round
A bill that would require the state to provide coverage for all necessary translation and interpretation services for individuals who receive Medicaid was broadened and advanced from the first round of debate March 7.
Read MoreDetasseling measure clears second round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 7 meant to clarify how seed corn companies solicit bids for contract labor for roguing — eliminating undesired corn plants — and detasseling in Nebraska.
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EMS funding increase clears first round
A proposal to bolster emergency medical services programs in Nebraska advanced to select file March 7 after lawmakers amended it to use a different funding source.
Read MoreMedicaid prenatal program expanded, advanced to final round
A bill that seeks to provide support to low-income Nebraska mothers who are at risk for adverse birth outcomes was expanded to include coverage of continuous glucose monitors and advanced from select file March 7.
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Natural resources omnibus bill advanced
A proposal to create an online hunting and fishing guide and outfitter database received first-round approval March 7 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to natural resources.
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Shortened unemployment eligibility discussed
Senators began first-round debate March 5 on a proposal that seeks to lessen the number of weeks a person can receive unemployment benefits in Nebraska under the Employment Security Act.
Read MoreAppointments made to special oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
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Lawmakers expand, advance child care proposal
A bill that seeks to increase access to child care in Nebraska was expanded and given first-round approval March 4.
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Liquor, gaming and vaping package advanced
A proposal to regulate rickhouse operations in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus bill and advanced from general file March 4.
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Omnibus ag proposal clears first round
A cleanup bill was amended to become an omnibus Agriculture Committee measure and advanced from general file March 5.
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Foreign land purchase measure clears first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill to select file March 5 that would require an affidavit for real property purchases near sensitive military areas in Nebraska.
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Updated motorcycle helmet requirements advanced
A bill modifying Nebraska’s motorcycle helmet law advanced to select file March 5.
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Nursing measure amended to become omnibus health services bill, advanced
A bill that would change renewal requirements for certain nursing licenses to eliminate the provision of paper-based notifications was amended to become an omnibus health services bill and given first-round approval March 4.
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