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September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 admin Sen. Matt Hansen, LB881 LB213 LB282 LB776 LB777 LB945 LB1007 LB1041 LB1180 LB1181 LB766 LB991 LB1048 LB1210 LB924 LB43 LB832 LB1148 LB458 LB906 LB969 LB975 LB231 LB230 LB1004 LB1036 LB238 LB814 LB247 LB751 LB582 LB844

Lawmakers considered a number of proposals this session seeking to improve the accountability, transparency and efficiency of Nebraska’s law enforcement agencies, courts and correctional system.

Ceremonies

Legislature adjourns sine die, six senators depart

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 admin

The second session of the 106th Legislature adjourned sine die Aug. 13, the 60th legislative day of a session interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Judiciary

Anti-bias and implicit bias training requirement approved

July 31, 2020 admin Sen. Ernie Chambers, LB924

Lawmakers passed a bill July 31 that seeks to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on racial profiling by law enforcement.

Urban Affairs

Lawmakers vote to allow introduction of police oversight bill

July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 admin Sen. Justin Wayne, LB1222

Senators voted to suspend the Legislature’s rules July 23 to permit introduction of a new bill.

Appropriations

Budget adjustments advanced after successful cloture votes

March 13, 2020 admin Sen. John Stinner, LB1008 LB773 LB827 LB1018 LB1079 LB1097 LB1009

Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 12 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.

Government Military and Veterans Affairs

State contract authority changes stall on second round

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB790 LB752

A bill that would change state purchasing processes was amended but ultimately stalled during select file debate March 6.

Judiciary

Sexual assault survivor protections advanced

March 4, 2020 admin Sen. Kate Bolz, LB43

The Legislature advanced a bill March 3 that would create a sexual assault survivor’s bill of rights.

Education

Education cleanup bill broadened, advanced

March 3, 2020 admin Sen. Mike Groene, LB1131 LB640 LB950 LB1076 LB1001

Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 3 to a bill that would make several technical changes to state education law after amending it to include provisions of several other education-related bills.

Natural Resources

Lawmakers urge Corps to prioritize flood control on Missouri

February 27, 2020 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LR288

The Legislature voted Feb. 27 to urge Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make flood control a top priority when managing water systems under their authority in the Missouri River basin.

Business and Labor

Compensation for amateur athletes advanced

February 25, 2020February 27, 2020 admin Sen. Megan Hunt, LB962

Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.

Judiciary

Anti-bias and implicit bias training requirement advanced

February 12, 2020 admin Sen. Ernie Chambers, LB924

Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that seeks to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on racial profiling by law enforcement.

Judiciary

Anti-bias and implicit bias training would be required

January 31, 2020 admin Sen. Ernie Chambers, LB924

Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that seeks to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on racial profiling by law enforcement.