Increased law enforcement standards advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 21 to a bill that would increase certification and training standards for Nebraska law enforcement officers.
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Judiciary
Judicial salaries increased
Nebraska judges will receive a raise under a bill passed by the Legislature April 20.
Read moreCloture attempt on student journalist, adviser free speech protections fails
A bill to expand student journalist and advisor protections did not advance from select file April 14 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
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Pretrial DUI sobriety program clears first round
Individuals found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs could enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill advanced from general file April 12.
Read moreJudicial salary increases advanced
Nebraska judges would receive a raise under a bill advanced from general file April 9.
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Juvenile legal counsel measure advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 7 that would ensure legal representation for juveniles facing removal from their home by the state.
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Financial assistance for assault patients clears first round
Individuals who have experienced domestic or sexual violence could avoid a lengthy and expensive reimbursement process under a bill advanced from general file April 6.
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Emergency YRTC placements advanced
Juveniles housed in the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers could be moved more quickly during an emergency situation under a bill advanced from general file March 29.
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Tenant protection omnibus bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 25 that was amended to include several changes to existing landlord and tenant statutes.
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Student journalist, advisor free speech protections advance after cloture
Student journalists would have stronger First Amendment protections under a bill advanced from general file March 18 following debate spanning several days.
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Telehealth access proposed for medical abortion
A bill that would allow patients to receive medical abortion services through telehealth was considered by members of the Judiciary Committee March 12.
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Bill would ban release of private donor information
A proposal meant to protect the privacy of certain personal information was heard March 11 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Legalization of medical cannabis proposed
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee March 10.
Read moreExpansion of sex offender registry considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 4 to add applicable human trafficking offenses under the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act.
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Elimination of cash bail proposed
Judges no longer could set cash bond as a condition for pre-trial release under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 4.
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