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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Judiciary
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.
Read moreJuvenile justice omnibus bill passed
Senators passed a bill July 31 that makes several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
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Bill to ban abortion procedure stalls
A bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska stalled during general file debate July 29.
Read moreBill to ban abortion procedure pulled from committee
A bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska was advanced to general file July 21 after a successful procedural motion.
Read moreOmnibus judiciary bill clears second round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file July 20 that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
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Juvenile justice omnibus bill advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 10 that would make several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
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Student mental health considerations advanced
A bill that seeks to prioritize students’ mental health was advanced from general file March 5.
Read moreOmnibus judiciary bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a bill that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
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