Voter approval for certain eminent domain uses proposed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that could potentially limit the use of eminent domain in Nebraska.
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Judiciary
Stolen firearm protections expanded
Prosecutors would have increased authority to pursue people for receiving stolen firearms under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 15.
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Limitations on juvenile confinement advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file Jan. 14 that would restrict the use of room confinement for juveniles.
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Free speech protections for student journalists, advisers advanced
A bill to expand protections to student journalists and their advisors advanced from general file Jan. 14.
Read moreMedication abortion bill passed
A bill that requires medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions passed May 30 after a successful cloture vote.
Read moreOmnibus criminal justice reform bill approved
The Legislature approved a bill May 24 that makes several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
Read moreProhibition on restraints for pregnant prisoners, detainees approved
Pregnant incarcerated women are afforded additional protections under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreMonetary damages approved for victims of ‘revenge porn’
A victim of the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images could seek damages under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreHuman trafficking, sexual abuse bill passed
Senators passed a bill May 24 to extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking.
Read moreCriminal penalties for ‘revenge porn’ approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that prohibits the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
Read moreBill to clarify protection order process passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that updates application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
Read moreUpdated landlord requirements approved
A bill requiring landlords to return security deposits more quickly passed May 24.
Read moreMedication abortion bill amended, advanced after cloture vote
A bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from select file May 23 after a successful cloture vote.
Read moreAdditional district court judge approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 23 that increases the number of district court judges in Douglas County.
Read moreCriminal penalties for ‘revenge porn’ amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file May 22 that would prohibit the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
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