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.
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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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Retirement bill clears first round
A measure that would shorten the amortization period for certain state retirement plans was amended to address a shortfall in the judges’ retirement plan and advanced from general file April 7.
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Legal framework for carbon dioxide sequestration advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a bill that would create a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.
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Seizure action plans for students advanced
A bill that would require Nebraska schools to create individualized health plans for students with seizure disorders advanced from the first round of debate March 29.
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Ban on treated seed in ethanol production amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would prohibit the use of treated seed in ethanol production under certain circumstances.
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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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Allocation of lottery funds for education programs advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill that would allocate approximately $100 million in lottery funds to education-related programs over the next five years.
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Regulatory framework for racetrack casinos advanced
A bill that would implement provisions of a constitutional amendment approved in 2020 was expanded and advanced from general file March 17.
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Animal shares, independent processor assistance advance
Senators gave first-round approval March 16 to a bill that would allow farmers and ranchers to offer livestock ownership shares to customers.
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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.
Read moreInstallment loan interest rate increase advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 2 to a bill that would increase the interest rate that licensees may charge under the Nebraska Installment Loan Act.
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Cavanaugh looks for new ways to serve
Sen. John Cavanaugh is an Omaha kid, through and through. Number five of eight children born to John and Kate Cavanaugh, he currently represents the same legislative district that his father represented from 1972 to 1976.
Read moreConviction enhancement limits proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would limit sentence enhancement for certain offenses.
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Specialty license plates proposed
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on two bills that would create new specialty license plates.
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