Newborn screening exemption proposed
Nebraska parents would be able to opt their newborns out of screenings for over 60 genetic conditions under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 31.
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Prohibition on evicting children, school employees proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that seeks to protect certain residents from being evicted during the school year by amending the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Read MoreVoluntary hunting and fishing guide database proposed
The state Game and Parks Commission could create a hunting and fishing guide and outfitter database on its website under a proposal heard Jan. 31 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreState funding for private school students discussed
Students attending private, denominational and parochial schools in Nebraska could receive state funds for education expenses under a proposal considered by the Education Committee Jan. 30.
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Petition signature removal change considered
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill intended to simplify the process for removing a voter’s signature from an election petition or referendum.
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State zoning for duplexes, accessory dwelling units proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on two measures intended to increase housing density in Nebraska cities.
Read MoreSupport for local grocers proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that seeks to provide financial assistance to small, locally owned grocery stores.
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Limits on school, ESU bond elections considered
A bill that would limit when school bond elections may be held was considered by the Education Committee Jan. 30.
Read MoreOccupational licensure bill amended, advanced
Senators broadened an occupational licensure bill to add creation of a professional registry for interior designers before giving the measure second-round approval Jan. 30.
Read MoreChild care provider assistance proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would create a new category of eligibility for Nebraska child care providers under the Child Care Subsidy program.
Read MoreExtended preservation of sexual assault forensic evidence considered
Individuals who have undergone a forensic examination following a reported sexual assault could request that law enforcement preserve that forensic
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Bill permitting syringe services programs advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 26 to a bill that would protect public or behavioral health programs, and pharmacies from drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members.
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Partisan elections for certain public power districts advanced
An attempt to move public power and irrigation district elections to a partisan format was narrowed and advanced from general file Jan. 26.
Read MoreIncome tax credit for family caregivers proposed
Nebraskans could claim a state income tax credit for certain expenses they incur when caring for a family member under a bill heard Jan. 25 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreImmediate deduction of equipment, R&D expenses considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a proposal intended to incentivize Nebraska businesses to invest in new equipment and technology.
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