New state housing department considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would create an executive branch state agency focused on housing and urban development in Nebraska.
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Sen. Wendy DeBoer
Family law measure passed
Senators made a number of changes to family law in Nebraska under a bill passed April 12.
Read moreStillbirth review proposal expanded, advanced
A bill that would expand state review of child deaths to allow inclusion of stillbirths was amended to become an omnibus family law bill and advanced from select file March 23.
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Stillbirth review proposal advanced
A bill that would expand state review of child deaths to allow inclusion of stillbirths advanced from general file March 2.
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Student loan repayment for teachers proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two proposals intended to address Nebraska’s teacher shortage.
Read moreExpanded child care assistance approved
More Nebraskans are eligible for subsidized child care assistance under a bill passed May 19.
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School finance review commission clears first round
A commission would conduct an in-depth review of Nebraska public elementary and secondary school financing under a bill advanced from general file May 6.
Read moreFinancial assistance approved for assault patients
Individuals who have experienced domestic or sexual violence can avoid a lengthy and expensive reimbursement process under a bill passed by the Legislature April 29.
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Expanded child care assistance advances
More Nebraskans would be eligible for subsidized child care assistance under a bill advanced from general file April 20.
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Financial assistance for assault patients clears first round
Individuals who have experienced domestic or sexual violence could avoid a lengthy and expensive reimbursement process under a bill advanced from general file April 6.
Read moreBill would expand child care assistance
More Nebraskans would be eligible for subsidized child care assistance under a bill considered Feb. 10 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreBill would require correctional demographic data report
Lawmakers would have a clearer understanding of individuals involved in the state’s correctional system under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.
Read moreFinancial assistance proposed for assault patients
Individuals who have experienced domestic or sexual violence could avoid a lengthy and expensive reimbursement process under a bill discussed Feb. 5 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read moreEviction reporting mandate proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill to require regular reports on eviction proceedings throughout the state.
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Additional requirements for school bullying policies proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would require school district bullying policies to include certain information and procedures.
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