Urban affairs omnibus bill advances
A bill intended to resolve a technical conflict in state law was amended to become an omnibus municipal governance measure and advanced from general file May 5.
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Sen. Megan Hunt
Expansion of unemployment eligibility advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 6 to expanded eligibility for unemployment benefits.
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Telehealth access proposed for medical abortion
A bill that would allow patients to receive medical abortion services through telehealth was considered by members of the Judiciary Committee March 12.
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Ban on public accommodation, housing discrimination considered
Individuals could not be denied public service or housing because of their sexual orientation or gender identity under a bill heard Feb. 26 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Bill of rights proposed for youth in state care
Nebraska foster youth in out-of-home placements and in Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers would have explicit, enumerated rights under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 28.
Read moreUpdates to mobile landlord and tenant act discussed
Mobile home tenants would have the same rights as residential tenants under a proposal considered by members of the Judiciary Committee Jan. 27.
Read moreExpanded unemployment eligibility considered
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered a proposal Jan. 25 to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Read moreCompensation for amateur athletes approved
Nebraska college and university athletes can earn income under a bill passed by the Legislature July 21.
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Compensation for amateur athletes advanced
Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.
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Repeal of teacher oath, pledge considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would repeal a requirement that teachers and certain other school personnel take an oath to uphold the Constitution.
Read moreRepeal of abortion reversal language considered
Health care providers in Nebraska no longer would be required to provide certain information to women seeking abortions under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
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Bill would allow campaign funds to cover child care
An elected officials’ child care expenses could be paid for with campaign funds under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreParty bus bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 13 that requires licenses for charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
Read moreAmended party bus bill advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill from select file Feb. 6 that would license charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
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Compensation for amateur athletes considered
College and university athletes could earn income under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 3.
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