Session Review: Judiciary
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 MoreSenators 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 MoreAt the close of first-round debate March 14 on a bill that would ensure that all Nebraska juveniles appearing in court could have legal representation, an attempt to invoke cloture failed by two votes.
Read MoreA bill ensuring that all Nebraska juveniles appearing in court could have legal representation was debated by lawmakers Feb. 26-28.
Read MoreUpdating criminal penalties and modernizing court procedures were among the judiciary-related priorities for lawmakers this session.
Read MoreA bill ensuring that juveniles appearing before the court would have legal representation stalled on general file April 12.
Read MoreJuveniles appearing before the court would be ensured legal representation under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce new bills.
Among the 30 bills introduced were:
LB135, sponsored by Kearney Sen. John Lowe, which would change and eliminate state Department of Agriculture provisions relating to publicity, publications and personnel;
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