Natural Resources omnibus approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 1 to a package of measures updating state environmental, safety and energy regulations.
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Battery storage measure amended, advanced to final reading
A proposed regulatory framework for privately developed battery energy storage facilities advanced to the final round of debate March 31 after it was amended to impose additional requirements on certain data center operators.
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Alcohol, medical cannabis regulations approved
A measure that updates state liquor laws and provides structure for the implementation of medical cannabis regulations was given final approval April 1.
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DMV cleanup measure amended, advanced to final round
A state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup bill advanced to final reading March 31 after senators amended it to include a measure under which license plate fees would be used to support injured law enforcement personnel and Nebraskans with disabilities.
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Peer support confidentiality protections approved
A measure to protect the confidentiality of communications between certified peer support team members and public safety personnel was given final approval April 1.
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Probation system misconduct bill expanded, advanced
A proposal aimed at preventing sexual relationships between probation officials and those under their supervision advanced from general file March 31 after lawmakers added provisions from six additional measures.
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Workforce omnibus bill given final approval
Lawmakers passed an omnibus workforce measure April 1.
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HHS omnibus bill amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers amended an omnibus health and human services proposal March 31 to include provisions of several other measures before advancing the bill to the final round of debate.
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Retirement cleanup bill amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a cleanup measure from select file March 31 related to Nebraska’s public employee retirement systems.
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Medicaid waiver assessment bill amended, advanced
A Medicaid waiver proposal was amended to detail the assessment process for developmental disability service provision in Nebraska and to require the state to maintain the maximum amount of retroactive Medicaid coverage allowed under federal law before advancing from general file March 31.
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Budget adjustment package approved
Lawmakers passed three measures April 1 containing the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustments and payment authorization for claims against the state.
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Changes approved to judges’ retirement system
Lawmakers gave final approval April 1 to a measure that makes several changes to the Nebraska Retirement Fund for Judges.
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Accessible housing measure expanded, advanced
A bill aimed at measuring Nebraska’s accessible housing stock advanced to the final round of debate March 31 after lawmakers amended it to include a proposal that would require certain state-funded housing projects to include a minimum percentage of accessible units.
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School employee retirement changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 1 that changes the bona fide separation period for school retirement plans in Nebraska. Currently,
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Hall of fame bill amended into open meeting, public records measure
A proposal that would address open meetings, legal notices and public records requirements in Nebraska was broadened March 31 to include a proposal intended to clear a path for Tom Osborne to be inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame.
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