Session Review: Judiciary
Updating criminal penalties and modernizing court procedures were among the judiciary-related priorities for lawmakers this session.
Read MoreUpdating criminal penalties and modernizing court procedures were among the judiciary-related priorities for lawmakers this session.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill May 16 that addresses the rise in human trafficking in the state.
Read MoreLawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file May 5 that would address the rise in human trafficking in the state.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 29 to a bill that would address the increase of human trafficking in the state.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 11 to introduce new bills.
Among the 67 bills introduced were:
LB243, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Kate Bolz, which would require reporting of certain information concerning assaults that occur in state institutions;
Read MoreSenators passed measures this session that will provide a more transparent grand jury process, prevent civil forfeiture without criminal charges and ensure wage equality for all Nebraskans.
Read MoreAfter six hours of debate, an attempt to force a vote on a bill that uniformly would apply firearms regulations
Read MoreSenators continued debate Jan. 26 on the uniform application of firearms regulation throughout the state. Introduced by Crete Sen. Laura
Read MoreFirearms regulation would apply uniformly across the state under a bill discussed by lawmakers Jan. 22. Introduced by Crete Sen.
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