Purple star designation for military friendly schools proposed
Nebraska schools that take measures to welcome military-connected students would receive a special designation under a proposal considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreNebraska schools that take measures to welcome military-connected students would receive a special designation under a proposal considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill meant to encourage people to report violent crimes.
Read MoreOccupational therapists licensed in Nebraska would be able to practice in certain other states under a bill considered Jan. 28 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 69 measures introduced were:
LB424, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would provide and change zoning requirements for wind energy generation projects;
Read MoreProposals to create a new checkoff program and update the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act were among those considered by the Agriculture Committee this session.
Read MoreLawmakers addressed a crisis at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, made several changes to licensure requirements for health care professionals and revised laws governing public benefits.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill Aug. 12 intended to assist victims of human trafficking.
Read MoreA bill that makes numerous changes to state health licensure requirements passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreA bill on final reading related to human trafficking was narrowed Aug. 4 after senators voted to return it to select file.
Read MoreA bill meant to prioritize students’ mental health was passed by the Legislature July 31.
Read MoreA bill that would expand the use of land banks advanced from general file July 21.
Read MoreA Health and Human Services omnibus bill was amended and advanced from select file July 20.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
Read MoreA bill that would change state purchasing processes was amended but ultimately stalled during select file debate March 6.
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