Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introduction of new bills.<\/p>\n
Among the measures introduced were:<\/p>\n
\u2022 LB996<\/a>, sponsored by Lexington Sen. John Wightman, which would change provisions relating to compulsory school attendance; New bills may be introduced for the first 10 legislative days, or until Jan. 19.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 LB998<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, which would create the Foster Care Review Office and eliminate the Foster Care Review Board;
\n\u2022 LB1008<\/a>, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Tony Fulton, which would provide for utilization and treatment guidelines for medical services under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act;
\n\u2022 LB1009<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Brad Ashford, which would provide that probation records are not subject to disclosure;
\n\u2022 LB1010<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist, which would change eligibility provisions relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;
\n\u2022 LB1011<\/a>, sponsored by Fullerton Sen. Annette Dubas, which would adopt the Property Tax Relief Act;
\n\u2022 LB1014<\/a>, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Danielle Conrad, which would authorize the auditor of public accounts to conduct a performance audit of the state Department of Roads;
\n\u2022 LB1025<\/a>, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Bill Avery, which would prohibit Public Service Commission members from accepting gifts and contributions;
\n\u2022 LB1028<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Tanya Cook, which would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a grant relating to long-term care services; and
\n\u2022 LR375CA<\/a>, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Paul Schumacher, a proposed constitutional amendment that would permit the Legislature to authorize games of chance, lotteries, and gift enterprises, provide for compacts with bordering states and distribute revenue.<\/p>\n