Pre-approval for certain public health measures approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 12 to a measure that puts constraints around community-wide directed health measures.
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Temporary event license for visiting body artists amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 9 to a bill that would create a temporary event license for body artists visiting Nebraska from other states.
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Stricter penalties proposed for burn permit violations
A measure aimed at strengthening Nebraska’s open burn laws was discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.
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Game Law update amended, advanced
A bill updating several provisions related to the state Game and Parks Commission received first-round approval from lawmakers Feb. 11 after it was amended to remove a proposed penalty for wildlife trafficking.
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Retirement changes clear first round
Senators advanced three bills from general file Feb. 11 that would make changes to the state’s retirement systems.
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Peer support confidentiality protections advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a measure from general file Feb. 11 aimed at protecting the confidentiality of communications between certified peer support team members and public safety personnel.
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Open burn permit update advanced
A bill intended to help policymakers better understand the use of prescribed burning in Nebraska advanced from general file Feb. 11.
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Distress warrant fee increase clears first round
A measure intended to help counties cover the cost of collecting delinquent taxes advanced from general file Feb. 11.
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Rideshare dynamic pricing measure amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill intended to give the governor more discretion over where rideshare companies are permitted to use dynamic pricing during a state of emergency.
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AI safety regulations considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills aimed at regulating companies that provide artificial intelligence services.
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Early intervention system considered for at-risk students
A measure aimed at helping Nebraska schools identify and support students showing early signs of trauma, disengagement or other risk factors was considered by the Education Committee Feb. 10.
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Bill advanced to end human relations teaching certificate requirement
Prospective teachers, substitutes and administrators no longer would be required to complete human relations training in order to be certified in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 10.
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Expanded authority to create land banks considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a proposal intended to accelerate the redevelopment of abandoned properties statewide.
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Nest program expansion advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 10 to a bill that would expand eligible uses of Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts.
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Civil action proposed for paid sick leave violations
The Business and Labor Committee considered a proposal Feb. 9 to reinstate protections against employers who violate provisions of a voter-approved paid sick leave ballot initiative.
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