Some riders swear by them, others swear at them. It appears Nebraska lawmakers may be in for another debate on whether to change the state's motorcycle helmet law.

Under a proposal Monday by Sen. Charlie Janssen of Fremont, riders 21 and older would not have to wear a helmet. Those aged 16 to 21 could also opt to go helmet-free if they passed a safety course.

Helmets are not required in Iowa, but have been in Nebraska since 1989.

A Nebraska law championed by former state senator Ernie Chambers would be changed significantly under another proposed bill.

The law in question is one that automatically holds Nebraska cities liable if a third party is hurt in a police chase. Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh of Omaha introduced the bill to eliminate part of the law that holds cities liable regardless of whether officers were negligent.

Nebraska is the only state with such a law. Similar attempts have been made in the past to change the law, but it was long protected by Chambers, who believed police pursuits were irresponsible and dangerous.

He argued the government should be required to financially protect people, regardless of whether police were at fault. Chambers was term-limited out of office this year.

There's a new attempt to create a tax-free holiday in Nebraska similar to the one that's already used in Iowa. Also in the works, a bill that would require employers to explain why workers were fired.