Repeal of concealed handgun permit requirement considered
A bill that would remove the requirement for a concealed handgun permit in Nebraska was heard in the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.
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Asian American commission proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a proposal to create the state Commission on Asian American Affairs.
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Racial, disability impact statements proposed
Certain bills introduced in the Nebraska Legislature would be required to include a statement of their potential impact on communities of color and disability under two proposals considered by the Executive Board Jan. 27.
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Bill would expand optometry scope of practice
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would authorize optometrists to perform selective laser trabeculoplasty— a procedure commonly used for glaucoma treatment that reduces intraocular pressure.
Read MoreSales tax exemption for twine used in agriculture proposed
Twine used to bale hay would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a proposal heard Jan. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
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Behavior analyst licensure proposed
Behavior analysts could become licensed and practice independently in Nebraska under a bill heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 26.
Read MoreExemption to school firearm prohibition considered
A bill that would add off-duty peace officers to the list of individuals allowed to carry a firearm on school property was heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.
Read MoreSuicide prevention strategy for gun owners considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that seeks to create a point of intervention for an individual who is buying a gun for the purpose of suicide.
Read MoreSales tax exemption for diapers proposed
Diapers would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill heard Jan. 26 by the Revenue Committee.
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Lower prescription drug costs sought
A bill that would create a framework for the importation of prescription drugs from Canada to Nebraska was heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 25.
Read MoreBan on certain out-of-state groundwater transfers considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill intended to protect Nebraska’s groundwater resources.
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Review of maternal near-death data sought
A bill that would allow for the review of instances of severe maternal morbidity was heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 25.
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Bill would limit debt collection
A bill that would prohibit certain debt enforcement actions against individuals for treatment of injuries related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, trafficking or child abuse was heard in the Judiciary Committee Jan. 25.
Read MoreBill would clarify SID requirements
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would update state law relating to sanitary and improvement district regulations when an SID is located just outside the corporate boundaries of a municipality, known as a city’s extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction, or ETJ.
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Bill would repeal helmet law for certain motorcyclists
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would alter Nebraska’s motorcycle helmet mandate.
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