SNAP eligibility expansion advanced
A bill that would eliminate a lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for felony drug convictions advanced from general file March 22.
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Sen. Megan Hunt
Bill would expand authorized abortion practitioners
More medical professionals would be authorized to perform abortions in Nebraska under a bill considered Feb. 24 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreSenior LGBTQ protections considered
LGBTQ Nebraskans would be protected from discrimination in senior care facilities under a bill heard Feb. 16 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Campaign funds could cover child care
Elected officials in Nebraska could use campaign funds to pay for childcare under a bill heard Feb. 16 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreUrban affairs omnibus bill passed
An omnibus municipal governance measure passed May 20.
Read moreUnemployment eligibility expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill May 19 to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits.
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Committee hears series of legislative resolutions
The Executive Board took testimony May 19 on resolutions introduced to counter a recent effort to outline legislative positions on a list of perceived threats posed to the U.S. Constitution by the federal government.
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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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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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