Ag, infrastructure foreign threat protections approved
A measure aimed at protecting the state’s agricultural sector and critical infrastructure from foreign adversary threats earned final approval from lawmakers April 10.
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Judiciary
Judicial package clears final round
Senators approved a package of judiciary bills April 10 aimed at strengthening penalties, updating court procedures and expanding abuse of authority prohibitions.
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Judiciary omnibus bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 10 to an omnibus judicial bill combining updates to sentencing, court fees and rural legal access.
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Electrical licensing penalties, deadlines updated
Lawmakers approved a bill April 10 that increases certain penalties for violations of the State Electrical Act and updates licensure renewal deadlines.
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Crime victim protections broadened
Crime victims’ rights and legal protections were broadened under a bill approved by lawmakers April 10.
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Tribal customary adoption bill clears final round
A measure that recognizes tribal customary adoptions in Nebraska law received final approval April 10.
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Youth reentry program created
Lawmakers gave final approval April 10 to a measure aimed at easing the transition for Nebraska youth leaving detention, residential placement or probation supervision.
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Charitable asset transfer updates approved
A measure intended to streamline the transfer of assets bequeathed to charitable organizations received final approval April 9.
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Law enforcement epinephrine use authorized
Nebraska law enforcement officers are authorized to carry and administer epinephrine under a bill passed April 9.
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Fraud reimbursement fund administration updated
Lawmakers passed a bill April 9 that updates administration of the Financial Fraud Victims’ Reimbursement Fund.
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Guardianship requirements updated
Senators passed a measure April 9 to that seeks to improve Nebraska’s guardianship system.
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Law enforcement requirements updated
Residency requirements for certain county sheriffs and other law enforcement provisions were updated by passage of a bill April 9.
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Dementia training requirements approved
A measure that requires training on dementia-related care for certain state employees was approved April 9.
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Youth reentry program clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 2 to a measure aimed at easing the transition for Nebraska youth leaving detention, residential placement or probation supervision.
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Judiciary omnibus bill amended, advanced to final round
A Judiciary Committee package containing several proposals related to sentencing, court fees and rural legal access was amended and advanced to final reading April 1.
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