Vending machine lottery ticket sales approved
Nebraskans will be able to purchase lottery tickets through vending machines under a bill given final approval Feb. 5.
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Bill to provide equal access to school employees clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 4 aimed at ensuring that Nebraska school districts provide any professional employees’ organization equal access to the district’s employees.
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Measure to trim tax credits, exemptions considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a proposal to eliminate several tax credits and exemptions in an effort to address the state’s budget shortfall.
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Bill would allow campaign funds for security purposes
A proposal to allow candidates and office holders to use campaign funds for security purposes was considered Feb. 4 by the Executive Board.
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Noxious weed changes amended, advanced
A bill that would change administration of state law aimed at the control of certain noxious weeds cleared the first round of debate Feb. 4.
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Expedited removal of abandoned mobile homes proposed
A proposal to speed up the removal or rehabilitation of abandoned mobile homes in manufactured housing communities was considered Feb. 4 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Abortion informed consent updates stall after cloture vote
Following four hours of debate spanning four days, a proposal to update the state’s informed consent laws for abortion stalled on general file Feb. 4 following a failed cloture motion.
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Transportation infrastructure bank proposed
Nebraska cities and counties could apply for state loans to build transportation infrastructure projects under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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State budget adjustments offered
Mid-biennium adjustments to the state’s budget were considered by the Appropriations Committee Feb. 2. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd-numbered years and adjustments made during legislative sessions held in even-numbered years.
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Statewide guidelines for AP, prior learning credit considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would establish statewide guidelines for awarding college credit for prior learning exams, such as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and College-Level Examination Program courses.
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Bill would prohibit firearms, other weapons in Capitol
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 2 on a measure that would prohibit entering the Nebraska State Capitol with a weapon or other banned substance.
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Election of medical cannabis commissioners proposed
Members of the General Affairs Committee considered a proposal Feb. 2 that would make the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission an elected board.
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School funding formula overhaul considered
The Education Committee considered a measure Feb. 2 that would use existing property tax relief funds to overhaul Nebraska’s school funding formula with the aim of lowering property taxes statewide.
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Antisemitism policies for schools, universities advanced
A measure that would require Nebraska school boards and postsecondary educational institutions to address antisemitism in their discrimination and harassment policies advanced from general file Jan. 30.
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Puberty blockers, hormone therapy ban for gender dysphoria considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a bill that seeks to prohibit access to hormones and puberty blockers for Nebraskans younger than 19 who are experiencing gender dysphoria.
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