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Increased law enforcement standards advanced

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB51 LB601

Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 21 to a bill that would increase certification and training standards for Nebraska law enforcement officers.

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Judicial salaries increased

April 20, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB386

Nebraska judges will receive a raise under a bill passed by the Legislature April 20.

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Cloture attempt on student journalist, adviser free speech protections fails

April 14, 2021April 15, 2021 admin Sen. Adam Morfeld, LB88

A bill to expand student journalist and advisor protections did not advance from select file April 14 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.

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Pretrial DUI sobriety program clears first round

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 admin Sen. Adam Morfeld, LB271

Individuals found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs could enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill advanced from general file April 12.

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Judicial salary increases advanced

April 9, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB386

Nebraska judges would receive a raise under a bill advanced from general file April 9.

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Juvenile legal counsel measure advanced

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB307

Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 7 that would ensure legal representation for juveniles facing removal from their home by the state.

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Financial assistance for assault patients clears first round

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 admin Sen. Wendy DeBoer, LB497

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.

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Emergency YRTC placements advanced

March 29, 2021April 1, 2021 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB273

Juveniles housed in the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers could be moved more quickly during an emergency situation under a bill advanced from general file March 29.

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Tenant protection omnibus bill clears first round

March 25, 2021 admin Sen. John Cavanaugh, LB320 LB45 LB46 LB246 LB268 LB277 LB402

Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 25 that was amended to include several changes to existing landlord and tenant statutes.

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Student journalist, advisor free speech protections advance after cloture

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 admin Sen. Adam Morfeld, LB88

Student journalists would have stronger First Amendment protections under a bill advanced from general file March 18 following debate spanning several days.

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Telehealth access proposed for medical abortion

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 admin Sen. Megan Hunt, LB276

A bill that would allow patients to receive medical abortion services through telehealth was considered by members of the Judiciary Committee March 12.

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Bill would ban release of private donor information

March 11, 2021March 12, 2021 admin Sen. Rita Sanders, LB370

A proposal meant to protect the privacy of certain personal information was heard March 11 by the Judiciary Committee.

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Legalization of medical cannabis proposed

March 10, 2021March 12, 2021 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB474

A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee March 10.

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Expansion of sex offender registry considered

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB204

Members of the Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 4 to add applicable human trafficking offenses under the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act.

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Elimination of cash bail proposed

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 admin Sen. John Cavanaugh, LB636

Judges no longer could set cash bond as a condition for pre-trial release under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 4.

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