Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to introduce new bills.
Among the 30 measures introduced were:
LB378, sponsored by Blair Sen. Ben Hansen, which would change helmet provisions for autocycles, motorcycles and mopeds;
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to introduce new bills.
Among the 39 measures introduced were:
LB226, sponsored by Grand Island Sen. Dan Quick, which would state intent relating to appropriations for the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Kearney and the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Geneva;
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Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to introduce new bills.
Among the 84 measures introduced were:
LB144, sponsored by Venango Sen. Dan Hughes, which would provide for voter approval of nonpartisan nomination and partisan election of county officers;
Read moreSession Review: Education
The Education Committee advanced bills this session that would require special instruction for students with dyslexia, allow an exemption from a prekindergarten teacher certification requirement and create a fund to pay for social workers to connect students to behavioral and mental health care services.
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Senators passed measures this session to provide additional oversight of the state correctional system, ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system and address the state’s opioid epidemic.
Read moreChild custody cannot be denied due to disability
The Legislature passed a bill April 18 that protects the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
Read moreConvictions to be set aside for sex trafficking victims
Victims of sex trafficking can have their convictions set aside and their court records sealed under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreRequirement for correctional overcrowding emergency plan approved
The state Department of Correctional Services will be required to develop an accelerated release plan for inmates under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreSpecial instruction for dyslexic students approved
Nebraska schools are required to provide special reading instruction for students with dyslexia beginning this fall under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read moreProposal that would prevent child custody being denied due to disability amended, advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from select file April 10 that would protect the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
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Operation of autonomous vehicles debated
Driverless cars could be traveling on city streets under a bill discussed by lawmakers April 4 and 5.
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Bill would send Cather, Chief Standing Bear to U.S. Capitol
Two different icons would represent Nebraska at the U.S. Capitol under a bill advanced by the Legislature April 3.
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Requirement for correctional overcrowding emergency plan advanced
The state Department of Correctional Services would be required to develop an accelerated release plan for inmates under a bill advanced by the Legislature March 29.
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Title X compromise reached, state budget adjustments advance
Lawmakers reached a compromise on Title X provisions in the state’s mainline budget March 28, amending and advancing the bill to final reading.
Read moreSpecial instruction for dyslexic students clears first round
A bill that would require Nebraska schools to provide special reading instruction for students with dyslexia beginning this fall advanced from general file March 27.
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