Budget adjustments advanced after successful cloture votes
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.
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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.
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Omnibus election bill advances
A bill that would keep in-person voting an option in certain counties was amended to become an omnibus election measure and advanced from general file March 5.
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Workforce housing bill stalls
A bill intended to expand workforce housing in urban communities stalled on general file March 4.
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State holiday honoring Native Americans amended, advanced
The second Monday in October would be known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
Read moreBan on facial recognition evidence considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal to protect personal privacy.
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School panic button program proposed
The state Department of Education would develop an app-based system for public schools to notify users of active shooters and other emergencies under a bill considered Feb. 25 by the Education Committee.
Read moreHarsher penalties proposed for sexual misconduct
The Judiciary Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 20 on four bills that would impose stricter penalties on authority figures who abuse their power to engage in sexual misconduct with minors.
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Caretaker diversion programs considered
Cities and counties could establish special diversion programs for certain nonviolent offenders under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 13.
Read moreLimits proposed for restrictive housing use
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on two bills that would impose restrictions on inmate confinement.
Read moreNew method proposed for census inmate count
A bill intended to provide a more accurate count of Nebraska residents in the U.S. Census was heard Feb. 12 by the Executive Board.
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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.
Read moreAlternative high school equivalency tests proposed
Nebraskans seeking a diploma of high school equivalency would have an option other than the General Education Development tests under a bill heard Feb. 10 by the Education Committee.
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More affordable housing sought
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills designed to expand affordable housing options.
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