Sexual assault survivor protections sought
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would create a sexual assault survivor’s bill of rights.
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Judiciary
Bill would curb residential solar energy bans
Residents governed by homeowners associations could not be prohibited from taking advantage of solar energy under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
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Wrongfully incarcerated could file claim with state
The state of Nebraska could be financially liable for certain federal judgements under a bill considered Feb. 21 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Documentation could be required for assistance animals
Landlords could require written documentation of a tenant’s disability before allowing an assistance animal on their property under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read morePet safety bill considered
People would be responsible for keeping their pets safe in extreme weather under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 20.
Read moreBill would ban police as school resource officers
Police officers no longer would have a regular presence in Nebraska schools under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 14.
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Limitations on juvenile confinement proposed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would restrict the use of room confinement for juveniles.
Read moreDiversion, ignition interlock suggested for DUI offenses
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on two bills proposing alternative penalties for certain driving under the influence offenses.
Read moreAdditional district court judge requested
A bill that would increase the number of district court judges in Douglas County was discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 8.
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Bill would ban conversion therapy
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would prohibit conversion therapy for any minor child.
Read moreWorkplace LGBTQ protections considered
Employees would be protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 7.
Read moreAdoption rule change proposed
The Judiciary Committee considered a bill Feb. 7 that would permit adoption by two people regardless of marital status.
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Study of issues facing Native American women advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a bill that seeks to increase investigative resources dedicated to the state’s Native American community.
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Constitutional amendment to ban convict slavery advanced
The removal of an obsolete provision in the state constitution would be placed on the ballot for voters’ consideration under a measure advanced from general file Feb. 7.
Read moreBill would authorize transfer of county jail inmates
Certain misdemeanor offenders housed in county jails could be transferred to state correctional facilities under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 6.
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