Bill would cap certain sentences for juveniles
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would reduce the maximum sentence for certain felonies in Nebraska if committed by a juvenile.
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SNAP eligibility expansion sought
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would remove the state’s lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for individuals with certain drug-related convictions.
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Tax credit changes would benefit small livestock producers
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 16 on a bill intended to help small livestock producers qualify for an existing incentive program.
Read MoreRetirement bill amended, advanced
A retirement systems clean-up bill was amended to incorporate two additional measures and advanced from general file March 16.
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Bill would change certain firefighter retirement plans
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would alter what is included in the term “salary” related to retirement plans for firefighters in first class cities in Nebraska.
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Bill to extend mental health study deadlines advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 16 to a bill that would extend deadlines related to a study of the state’s mental health care capacity authorized by lawmakers last year.
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Omnibus gaming bill clears first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 16 that contains several updates to Nebraska gaming law.
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Funding sought for governor’s school aid proposal
The Legislature would appropriate $1 billion in additional funding to public schools this year under a bill heard March 15 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreARPA funds sought for second Lincoln water source
A proposal intended to use federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to help Lincoln find a new source of drinking water was heard by the Appropriations Committee March 14.
Read MoreFunds sought for northeast Nebraska water project
A state fund would be tapped to address drinking water and infrastructure needs in rural northeast Nebraska under a bill considered by the Appropriations Committee March 14.
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Bed-and-breakfast regulation changes proposed
State law regulating bed-and-breakfast establishments in Nebraska would be updated under a bill considered March 14 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill would strengthen criminal disclosure limits
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that seeks to strengthen existing limits on an employer’s ability to inquire about an applicant’s criminal history.
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Home inspector registry updates proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would standardize the registration process for home inspectors in Nebraska.
Read MoreBill would fund lead service line replacement
The state would provide funds to assist in the replacement of lead service lines to homes in Nebraska under a bill considered March 13.
Read MoreProposal would fund school safety task force recommendations
Two new grant programs would fund safety-related upgrades for Nebraska school buildings and additional mental health services for students under a bill heard March 13 by the Education Committee.
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