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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Omnibus 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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Additional requirements for school bullying policies proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would require school district bullying policies to include certain information and procedures.
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State funds for large special ed cost increases proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would pay schools up front for large, unexpected increases in special education costs.
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First-round debate begins on property tax relief proposal
Lawmakers debated a bill Feb. 19 and 20 that is intended to reduce the state’s reliance on property taxes to fund education by increasing state aid to public schools.
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Plastic bag fee proposed
Grocery stores and other retailers would charge customers 5 cents for each single-use plastic checkout bag that they provide under a proposal heard Jan. 30 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreClarification of child forensic interview procedures discussed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would clarify who can access forensic interviews of children in cases of child abuse or neglect.
Read moreDay four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 38 measures introduced were:
LB946, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, which would change the sales tax rate and impose sales tax on additional services;
Read moreDay three bill introduction
Senators introduced 35 new measures on the third day of bill introduction Jan. 10.
LB905, sponsored by Bennington Sen. Wendy DeBoer, which would provide for a fee on single-use checkout bags and for a program to provide reusable checkout bags to the public;
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Judiciary
Lawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
Read moreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Senators authorized creation of a new regional transit authority, addressed blighted properties, updated building codes and approved a constitutional amendment ballot question this session.
Read moreOmnibus criminal justice reform bill approved
The Legislature approved a bill May 24 that makes several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
Read moreMonetary damages approved for victims of ‘revenge porn’
A victim of the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images could seek damages under a bill passed May 24.
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Criminal, civil penalties for ‘revenge porn’ advanced
Lawmakers advanced two bills from general file May 16 that would prohibit the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
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