Incarcerated mothers’ rights discussed
A bill meant to keep infants with their incarcerated mothers whenever possible was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.
Read MoreA bill meant to keep infants with their incarcerated mothers whenever possible was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.
Read MoreThe Legislature would establish a committee to investigate the quality of care and related staffing issues in one of the state’s child welfare service areas under a proposal considered Feb. 10 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreVaccination requirements at child care facilities licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act in Nebraska would be updated under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 4.
Read MoreThe minimum age to choose to be an organ donor on a Nebraska state ID or drivers license would be lowered under a bill considered Feb. 4 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 104 measures introduced were:
LB489, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, which would require a financial stability and service capability analysis for certain state contracts;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 8 to introduce new bills.
Among the 76 measures introduced were:
LB140, sponsored by Gering Sen. John Stinner, which would change provisions relating to enforcement of railroad safety standards;
Read MoreMembers of the Business and Labor Committee considered several measures this session to provide increased worker protections, expand wage and benefit options and collect workforce development data.
Read MoreLegislative oversight, extreme weather planning and a potential change in the number of state senators were some of the proposals considered by the Executive Board this session.
Read MoreSenators created a statewide commission, added to an established state holiday and took up several election proposals this session.
Read MoreMeasures expanding broadband access, easing motor vehicle restrictions and addressing emerging technologies were considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
Read MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center Special Oversight Committee Aug. 13.
Read MoreA bill seeking to extend employment discrimination protections was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 15.
Read MorePublic colleges and universities in Nebraska must submit a biennial report on sexual harassment and Title IX compliance to the Legislature under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 12.
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