Bill to increase penalties for assault on public bus drivers debated
A bill that would increase the penalty for assault on a public transportation driver was discussed on general file April 8.
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Sen. Mike McDonnell
Proposal seeks to modernize Nebraska’s tax system
Nebraskans with taxable income of less than $50,000 would pay no state income tax under a proposal heard Feb. 23 by the Revenue Committee.
Read morePremium pay for front-line nurses considered
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a proposal to provide funding for bonuses to certain front-line nurses.
Read moreVolunteer entity would become state agency
The Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission, also known as ServeNebraska, would be restructured as a state agency under a bill heard Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read moreNonprofit capital construction grant program approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 intended to help jump-start certain construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreSpecial committee on flood control, water resources created
A special legislative committee will study potential flood control projects and related economic development opportunities in three areas of the state under a bill passed by lawmakers May 20.
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Authorized worker unemployment benefits advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 18 to a bill that would expand unemployment benefit eligibility.
Read moreNonprofit matching grant program amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill May 13 intended to help jump-start certain construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Matching grant program for nonprofit capital construction advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 4 to a bill intended to help jump-start construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreSpecial committee on flood control, water resources advanced
A legislative task force would study potential flood control projects and related economic development opportunities in three areas of the state under a bill advanced from the first round of debate April 29.
Read moreLanguage assessment program for deaf children approved
Senators approved a bill Aug. 11 that requires special language assessments for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Language assessment program for deaf children advanced
A bill that would require special language assessments for children who are deaf or hard of hearing advanced from the first round of debate March 5.
Read moreIncrease in burial benefits clears first round
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file Feb. 12 that would increase burial benefits upon the death of an employee due to a work-related injury or illness.
Read moreCounty-level juvenile justice program proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would allow for local juvenile justice services.
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