Change to background checks approved
A bill that will bring Nebraska into compliance with federal regulations regarding background checks for certain employees passed March 24.
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Sen. John Harms
Evaluation of tax incentive programs advanced
Senators approved a resolution March 7 that will provide ongoing evaluation of the state’s tax incentive programs. LR444, introduced by
Read MoreChange to background checks advanced
A bill that would bring Nebraska into compliance with federal regulations regarding background checks for certain employees advanced from general
Read MoreDebit card preauthorization notice proposed
Consumers would be notified of debit card preauthorization hold practices under a bill considered Feb. 24 by the Banking, Commerce
Read MoreDriver texting, seat belt penalties discussed
Not wearing a seat belt and texting while driving would be grounds for law enforcement to stop a vehicle under
Read MoreDay two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue bill introduction. Among the 49 measures introduced were: LB727, sponsored by Scottsbluff Sen. John
Read MoreNebraska Opportunity Grant Act changes adopted
Senators passed a bill May 29 that changes the income qualifications for receiving need-based aid for undergraduate students under the
Read MoreNebraska Opportunity Grant Act changes advanced
Senators gave first-round approval May 22 to a bill that would change the income qualifications for receiving need-based aid for
Read MoreEducation as welfare work requirement expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill May 2 that expands eligibility for education to satisfy work requirements in order to qualify for
Read MoreExpansion of education as welfare work requirement advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 18 that would expand eligibility for using education to satisfy work requirements in order to
Read MoreExpansion of education as welfare work requirement proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would expand eligibility for using education
Read MoreFunds sought for early childhood services
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that seeks funding for early childhood services in Nebraska. LB190,
Read MoreBill would make texting while driving a primary offense
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would make enforcement of texting while driving
Read MoreBill would require cognitive impairment test for elderly drivers
Older drivers would be required to take a cognitive impairment test under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications
Read MoreStronger standards for dual enrollment courses proposed
High schools offering dual enrollment courses would be subject to new standards under a bill heard by the Education Committee
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