Pet insurance proposal clears first round
A bill that would create a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance, which covers pet illness and accidents, advanced from general file Feb. 16.
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Juvenile confinement reporting changes considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would change certain reporting requirements for room confinement of juveniles in a detention facility.
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State grant would help rebuild camp destroyed by wildfire
The state would help rebuild and expand a 4-H camp in north-central Nebraska under a bill heard Feb. 15 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreDriving card proposed for some documented non-citizens
Certain federally authorized, non-citizen Nebraska residents could qualify for a driving privilege card under a bill considered Feb. 14 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreBill would cap minimum wage increases
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would cap upcoming annual cost-of-living increases to the state’s minimum wage.
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Statewide model school dress code considered
A measure that would require all school districts in Nebraska to adopt a written dress code and grooming policy was considered Feb. 14 by the Education Committee.
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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.
Read MoreAdditional 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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