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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Administrative, educational changes for youth centers advance
A bill overhauling management and educational programing at youth rehabilitation and training centers in Nebraska advanced from general file March 10.
Read moreYouth center reforms clear first round
A bill to codify guidelines for youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was broadened and advanced from general file March 10.
Read moreLegislative YRTC oversight bill advances
A bill that would provide greater legislative oversight for the state’s youth rehabilitation centers was broadened and advanced from general file March 10.
Read moreChild care provider background checks advance
A bill that would require additional child care providers to undergo a federal background check advanced from general file March 9.
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Education cleanup bill broadened, advanced
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.
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Child protection changes advanced
A bill that would extend and revamp the state’s alternative response procedures in child welfare cases advanced from general file Feb. 21.
Read moreBill seeks open communication between senators, agencies
An effort to facilitate open dialogue between certain state employees and lawmakers was considered Feb. 20 by the Executive Board.
Read moreOpioid addiction treatment, prevention fund proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would create a mechanism to fund treatment and prevention of opioid addiction.
Read moreYRTC education, separate campus bills considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on two bills that would affect the educational structure and facility operational dates at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers.
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Youth centers focus of multiple bills
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on five bills, all introduced by the committee, to address youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska.
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Juvenile facility oversight sought
A measure that would establish legislative oversight of the state’s residential juvenile facilities was considered Feb. 4 by the Executive Board.
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Reflexology bill stalls
A bill to end licensing for reflexologists stalled on general file Jan. 29.
Read moreDay 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 60 new measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 23.
Read moreDay nine bill introduction
Senators introduced 58 new measures on the ninth day of bill introduction Jan. 22.
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