Case transfer protections for juveniles advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 25 to a bill that would prevent certain statements made by juvenile defendants from being used against them in other proceedings.
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Bills would bar HOA prohibitions on solar installations, political signs
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on two proposals Jan. 25 that would prohibit homeowners associations from restricting the installation of solar panels or the placement of political signs on homeowner property.
Read MoreLand surveyor updates clear first round
Laws governing the work of professional land surveyors in Nebraska would be overhauled by a bill advanced from general file Jan. 25.
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Chief justice highlights judicial branch progress, challenges
Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican delivered his State of the Judiciary address to senators Jan. 25.
Read MoreBill seeks to ease foster care transition
Youth who age out of the state’s foster care system would receive additional records and documents under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 24.
Read MoreApprenticeship grant program considered
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill intended to assist individuals who are receiving public benefits to achieve full-time employment through a registered apprenticeship program.
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Omnibus government regulation bill clears first round
A proposal meant to clarify procedures for interpreting state laws and regulations was amended to include provisions of several additional bills and advanced to select file Jan. 23.
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Local anti-poverty plans proposed
Certain Nebraska cities would be required to create detailed poverty elimination plans in the state’s poorest communities under a proposal heard Jan. 23 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreSchool lunch debt collection ban proposed
School districts would be barred from contracting with debt collection agencies to collect students’ outstanding lunch or breakfast debt under a measure considered by the Education Committee Jan. 23.
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Safeguards advanced for genetic information privacy
Nebraskans would have more control over use of their genetic information under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 23.
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Changes to colorectal cancer insurance coverage considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that would change provisions related to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
Read MoreEasing of non-public school regulations considered
Laws regulating Nebraska schools that choose not to meet accreditation requirements would be relaxed under a bill heard Jan. 22 by the Education Committee. Such schools, which may be private, parochial, denominational, group or home-based are referred to as “exempt.”
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Municipal infrastructure aid proposal advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 23 to a new program that would help certain Nebraska cities pay for infrastructure improvements needed to attract manufacturers and other companies.
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Expansion of Medicaid fraud investigation powers advanced
A bill that would update several provisions of the Nebraska False Medicaid Claims Act was advanced from general file Jan. 23.
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School supply reimbursement proposed
Nebraska teachers could be reimbursed up to $300 for the purchase of school supplies under a bill considered by the Education Committee Jan. 22.
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