Day two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce 52 new bills, including:
LB855, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Mike Moser, which would eliminate legislative confirmation for certain members of the Niobrara Council;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce 52 new bills, including:
LB855, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Mike Moser, which would eliminate legislative confirmation for certain members of the Niobrara Council;
Read MoreInsurance coverage for children’s hearing aids and behavioral health services were addressed this session, along with regulation of automatic teller machine fees and real estate licenses.
Read MoreAmong the issues considered by members of the Business and Labor Committee this session were strengthening worker protections, raising the tipped minimum wage and expanding unemployment benefits and family leave.
Read MorePublic benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval May 9 to a bill that would offer protections for pregnant incarcerated women.
Read MoreA bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from general file May 7 after a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreA bill that would require medical providers to provide additional information to women seeking abortions stalled on general file April 29.
Read MoreA bill that would reinstate a commission counties receive in return for their collection of state motor vehicle tax was advanced from general file April 16.
Read MoreA bill that would authorize investigations of telemarketers who knowingly manipulate caller ID information was advanced from general file April 16.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 28 on two proposals that would govern how Nebraska law enforcement agencies enforce immigration policies.
Read MoreSenators rejected an attempt March 27 to force a first-round vote on a bill that would remove a lifetime ban
Read MoreAfter two days of debate, a bill that would remove a ban on food assistance eligibility for individuals with past drug felonies stalled during general file debate March 21.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 20 on a bill that would allow patients to receive medical abortion services through telehealth.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would require hospitals to offer more information to sexual assault survivors.
Read MoreAfter two days of debate, an attempt to increase the minimum wage for persons who are compensated by way of gratuities stalled on general file March 14.
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