Executive board publication bill advanced
A bill that updates state law related to the compilation, printing and distribution of a variety of legislative documents was advanced from first-round debate March 13.
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Sen. Ben Hansen
Gaming updates amended to add progressive jackpots, advanced
Lawmakers amended a measure on select file March 5 to include a proposal to authorize progressive jackpot games before advancing the bill to the final round of debate.
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Bill to allow progressive jackpot games heard, advanced from committee
Members of the General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that seeks to provide an additional source of gaming for authorized organizations in the state.
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Bill to prohibit certain weapons in Capitol amended, advanced
After two days of debate, lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file Feb. 24 that would prohibit entering the Nebraska State Capitol with a weapon or other banned substance.
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Bill considered to eliminate Brand Committee, make inspections voluntary
A measure that would eliminate the Nebraska Brand Committee and transfer its responsibilities to the state Department of Agriculture was discussed Feb. 17 by the Agriculture Committee.
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Midwifery measure considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposal that seeks to expand birthing options for Nebraska mothers.
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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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McKeon expulsion resolution introduced
Blair Sen. Ben Hansen, chairperson of the Executive Board, introduced a resolution Jan. 7 to expel Sen. Dan McKeon of Amherst from the Nebraska Legislature.
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Cloture attempt on medical cannabis regulation fails
A proposal seeking to regulate and tax medical cannabis in Nebraska after approval of two ballot initiatives last November stalled on the first round of debate May 20 following a failed cloture motion.
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Bill to broaden practice authority for certified nurse-midwives advanced
A bill that seeks to provide Nebraska certified nurse-midwives with full practice authority was given first-round approval April 24 after senators rejected an effort to add two additional proposals to the measure.
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Procedures for disposal of fetal remains amended, advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 15 to a bill that would establish procedures for the disposition of fetal remains following an abortion.
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Bills would restore suspension option for youngest students
Nebraska schools could once again suspend students in pre-K through second grade under two proposals considered March 17 by the Education Committee.
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Legislative pay commission debated
Lawmakers discussed a proposal on general file March 14 to potentially increase pay for Nebraska state senators.
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Procedures for disposal of fetal remains proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 6 that would establish procedures for the disposition of fetal remains following an abortion.
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Increases to senator pay, compensation commission proposed
Two proposed constitutional changes related to Nebraska lawmakers’ salaries, along with a third option, were considered by the Executive Board Feb. 24.
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