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.
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Sen. Mike McDonnell
Special 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.
Read moreLanguage assessment program sought for deaf children
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would require special language assessments for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Read moreGrant funds approved for 211 service
Lawmakers approved a bill May 23 that provides grant funding to a statewide health and human services referral program.
Read moreStatewide occupation tax reporting requirement approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 29 that requires all Nebraska cities to report the impact of occupation taxes.
Read moreGrant fund proposal for 211 service advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to a bill that would provide grant funding to a statewide health and human services referral program.
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Occupation tax reporting requirement extended statewide, advanced
A bill that originally would have required metropolitan-class cities to report the impact of occupation taxes was amended to apply statewide and advanced from general file April 8.
Read moreBill would increase justice reinvestment grant funds
More money would be available for grants to counties to alleviate jail overcrowding under a bill heard March 6 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read moreAutonomous vehicle restrictions considered
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 5 on a bill that would impose certain restrictions on autonomous vehicles operating in the state.
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Occupation tax reporting sought
Metropolitan-class cities would be required to report the impact of occupation taxes under a bill considered by the Urban Affairs Committee Feb. 26. Omaha is the state’s lone metropolitan-class city.
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Grant funds proposed for 211 service
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would provide grant funding to a statewide health and human services referral program.
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