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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Student-teacher relationship policy clears first round
Public and private schools in Nebraska would be required to create a policy that prohibits sexual contact between a teacher and a student under a bill advanced from general file March 9.
Read moreOmnibus judiciary bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a bill that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
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Mental health care directives win first-round approval
Nebraskans would have more control over their future mental health care under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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Immunity for emergency child removal advanced
A person assisting a child believed to be in imminent danger would be eligible for legal immunity under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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 moreEarlier parole eligibility considered
A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 19.
Read moreLimits proposed for restrictive housing use
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on two bills that would impose restrictions on inmate confinement.
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Anti-bias and implicit bias training requirement advanced
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.
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Student-teacher relationship policy discussed
Public and private schools in Nebraska would be required to create a policy that prohibits sexual contact between a teacher and a student under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Education Committee.
Read moreFunds sought for Omaha community corrections facility
The state would fund additional beds for inmates who are preparing to reenter their communities under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Appropriations Committee
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Guaranteed legal representation for juveniles stalls
A proposal to ensure that all juveniles who appear before the court in Nebraska have legal representation stalled during general file debate Jan. 24.
Read moreDay eight bill introduction
Senators introduced 55 measures on the eighth day of bill introduction Jan. 21.
Among the measures introduced were:
LB1058, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Sara Howard, which would adopt the Population Health Information Act;
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Deceptive trade practice tied to food labeling put on hold
Violating state law regarding food labels would be a deceptive trade practice under a bill debated on general file Jan. 15.
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Limitations on juvenile confinement advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file Jan. 14 that would restrict the use of room confinement for juveniles.
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