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Sen. Joni Albrecht

Judiciary 

Bill would repeal educator obscenity exemption

February 26, 2021 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB282

Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would repeal a legal protection given to certain educators.

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Sen. Joni Albrecht
Revenue 

Tax exemption sought for ethanol inputs

February 25, 2021 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB595

Certain products used to manufacture ethanol would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill heard Feb. 24 by the Revenue Committee.

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Judiciary 

New penalties proposed for rioting, assault

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB111

A bill heard Feb. 24 by members of the Judiciary Committee would define rioting in state law and create new and expanded punishments.

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Sen. Joni Albrecht
Education 

Bill seeks to curb child sexual abuse

February 23, 2021 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB281

Nebraska schools would provide child sexual abuse prevention training to students, teachers and parents under a bill considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.

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Revenue 

Tax credit for parent of stillborn child proposed

February 5, 2021 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB597

The parent of a stillborn child could claim a state income tax credit under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Revenue Committee.

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Special Committees 

Senators adopt new session rules

January 21, 2021January 22, 2021 admin

After approving several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 21. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and generally are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.

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Sen. Joni Albrecht
Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Public forum requirement proposed

February 21, 2020 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB1167

Governmental entities would have to allow a public forum during all meetings subject to the state Open Meetings Act under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

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Judiciary 

Medication abortion bill passed

May 31, 2019 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB209

A bill that requires medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions passed May 30 after a successful cloture vote.

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Judiciary 

Medication abortion bill amended, advanced after cloture vote

May 23, 2019 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB209

A bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from select file May 23 after a successful cloture vote.

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Judiciary 

Restorative justice bill passed

May 13, 2019 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB595

The use of restorative justice programs in Nebraska was expanded by a bill passed May 13.

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Judiciary 

Medication abortion bill advanced after cloture vote

May 7, 2019 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB209

A bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from general file May 7 after a successful cloture vote.

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Judiciary 

Expanded informed consent for abortion stalls

April 30, 2019 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB209

A bill that would require medical providers to provide additional information to women seeking abortions stalled on general file April 29.

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Revenue 

Volunteer emergency responder tax credit clarified

April 26, 2019 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB222

Lawmakers passed a bill April 26 intended to simplify administration of the Volunteer Emergency Responders Incentive Act.

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Judiciary 

Restorative justice bill clears first round

April 24, 2019 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB595

Senators gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would expand the use of restorative justice programs in Nebraska.

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Sen. Joni Albrecht
Revenue 

Volunteer emergency responder tax credit clarifications advanced

April 8, 2019 admin Sen. Joni Albrecht, LB222

A bill intended to simplify the administration of the Volunteer Emergency Responders Incentive Act was advanced from general file April 8.

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