Judiciary
Lawmakers considered a number of proposals this session seeking to improve the accountability, transparency and efficiency of Nebraska’s law enforcement agencies, courts and correctional system.
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Judiciary
Increased transparency for death penalty process vetoed
A bill to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 17.
Read moreEarlier parole eligibility vetoed
A bill seeking to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 17.
Read moreEarlier parole eligibility approved
A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was passed by lawmakers Aug. 13.
Read moreIncreased transparency for death penalty process approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 13 to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.
Read moreAbortion procedure banned after cloture vote
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 13 that bans a specific abortion method in Nebraska.
Read moreIncreased transparency for death penalty process amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval Aug. 11 to a bill that seeks to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.
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Bill to ban abortion procedure advanced after successful cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska.
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Earlier parole eligibility clears first round
A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was advanced from general file Aug. 4.
Read moreOmnibus judiciary bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that makes several changes to judicial procedure.
Read moreAnti-bias and implicit bias training requirement approved
Lawmakers passed a bill July 31 that seeks to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on racial profiling by law enforcement.
Read moreImmunity approved for emergency child removal
A person assisting a child believed to be in imminent danger will be eligible for legal immunity under a bill passed by lawmakers July 31.
Read moreStudent mental health considerations approved
A bill meant to prioritize students’ mental health was passed by the Legislature July 31.
Read moreMental health care directives adopted
Nebraskans will have more control over their future mental health care under a bill passed by the Legislature July 31.
Read moreProtections adopted for victims of sexual assault
The Legislature passed a bill July 31 that creates a sexual assault victim’s bill of rights.
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