Expanded disabled veteran parking proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would allow veterans who have been issued a Disabled American Veteran license plate to park in handicapped designated stalls.
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Additional right-to-farm protections proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would further restrict nuisance lawsuits against Nebraska agricultural operations.
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School athletics, bathroom access proposal considered
Nebraska students would be required to use school bathrooms and play on school sports teams based on their sex assigned at birth rather than their gender identity under a bill heard Feb. 13 by the Education Committee.
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State would reimburse schools for meal costs
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to ensure that Nebraska public schools serve free meals to all students.
Read MoreBill would increase certain retirement contribution rates
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would increase the contribution rate for certain law enforcement personnel under the state’s County Employees Retirement Act.
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Bill could delay new casino licenses
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would extend the deadline for studies evaluating horse racing and casino gaming in Nebraska.
Read MoreDigital keno option proposed
Nebraskans would have a new way to play keno under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee Feb. 13.
Read MoreCompensation for certain mental injuries considered
A bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 13 would expand workers’ compensation coverage for mental injuries and illnesses to include non-physical injury cases resulting from workplace violence.
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Jacobson focuses energy on growth
Sen. Mike Jacobson is a self-described “anomaly” — a banker who doesn’t golf. Instead, he spends what free time he can find as a bank president and state senator engaged in his lifelong passion: farming.
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Marijuana legalization, decriminalization considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills that would lift certain marijuana restrictions in the state.
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Ban on gender-altering procedures for minors proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard six hours of often emotional testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would ban gender-altering health care for minors in Nebraska.
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Medical cannabis legalization proposed
A bill that would legalize certain forms of cannabis for medical use was considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 9.
Read MoreBill would provide greater access to legislative video
Nebraskans would have expanded access to video of legislative proceedings under a bill heard Feb. 10 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreSafeguards considered for genetic information privacy
Nebraskans would have more control over the use of their genetic information under a bill considered Feb. 7 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Bill would create Indigenous peoples’ liaison office
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would create an office to help coordinate efforts to investigate certain crimes against Indigenous people in Nebraska.
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