Bill to ban hemp-derived cannabinoids passed over
A bill that would bar the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids in Nebraska was passed over on the final round of debate May 30 at the request of the introducer.
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Judiciary
Judicial public safety package approved
Senators passed a proposal May 29 that increases penalties for certain traffic violations and includes several other public safety measures.
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Judicial omnibus measure passed
Lawmakers passed a measure May 30 containing a number of bills addressing sentencing and the courts.
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Judiciary omnibus measure amended, advanced to final round
A bill containing a number of bills addressing sentencing and the courts was amended and advanced to final reading May 28.
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Judge salary increases approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 28 to a measure that raises the salary of Nebraska judges.
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Judicial package amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers amended a package of judicial measures before advancing it from select file May 22.
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Judiciary omnibus measure amended, advanced
A bill aimed at clarifying mandatory minimum sentences for “habitual criminals” convicted of specific crimes received first-round approval May 20 after being amended to incorporate several additional bills heard by the Judiciary Committee.
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‘Good time’ clarification measure passed
A bill introduced to clarify the calculation of “good time” for individuals serving city or county jail sentences passed May 14.
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Mandatory incarcerated parental child support review approved
A bill establishing a new process for reviewing and modifying child support obligations for incarcerated parents received final approval from lawmakers May 14.
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Proposal to strengthen protection orders clears final round
Senators approved a bill May 14 strengthening Nebraska’s protection order laws.
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Age verification for social media approved
Nebraska minors must obtain parental consent before creating social media accounts under a bill passed by lawmakers May 14.
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Guardian, conservator FBI background checks approved
Senators approved a bill May 14 updating background check procedures for guardians and conservators.
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Kratom regulatory framework established
A bill to regulate the sale of kratom products in Nebraska received final approval from lawmakers May 14.
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Skimmer device, ‘kingpin’ measure passed
Lawmakers gave final approval May 14 to a bill that criminalizes the unauthorized use of skimmer devices and creates enhanced penalties for “kingpins.”
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Animal control authority clarified
Lawmakers passed a measure May 14 intended to address a gap in the ability of animal control officers to carry out their work.
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