Blood brings municipal view to the Legislature
Visitors to the Capitol watching Sen. Carol Blood address a full legislative chamber would never guess that public speaking used to make her uncomfortable.
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Sen. Carol Blood
Omnibus health licensing bill approved
An omnibus health care licensure bill was given final approval April 24.
Read moreOmnibus health licensing bill amended, advanced
An omnibus health care licensure bill was amended and advanced from select file April 3.
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Omnibus health licensing bill advanced
A bill that would provide temporary credentialing for military spouses was amended March 23 to become an omnibus health care licensure bill.
Read moreBill passed to require payment of penalties before candidacy
The resolution of civil sanctions will be required of candidates for public office under a bill passed by lawmakers March 23.
Read moreCounty law clerk designation revised
Senators passed a bill March 3 intended to help county attorneys and public defenders recruit and retain law clerks and law students.
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Bill would list traffic stop procedures in driving manual
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would provide guidance on interacting with law enforcement in the Nebraska driver’s manual.
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Bill requiring payment of penalties before candidacy advanced
The resolution of civil sanctions would be required of candidates for public office under a bill advanced by lawmakers Feb. 23.
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Bill would allow evidence to be heard
Evidence of driving under the influence would be considered admissible in a civil action under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 3.
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Fee increase proposed for handgun permits
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a bill that would increase the cost of handgun permits.
Read moreBill easing hiring of county law clerks advanced
Senators voted Jan. 24 to advance a bill that intends to make it easier for county attorneys and public defenders to recruit and retain law clerks and law students.
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Bill would require payment of penalties prior to candidacy
The resolution of civil sanctions would be required of candidates for public office under a bill heard by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 18.
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