Expansion of sex offender registry considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 4 to add applicable human trafficking offenses under the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act.
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Expansion of self-defense statute proposed
Members of the Judiciary Committee considered a bill March 3 meant to strengthen an individual’s right to self-defense.
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Voter ID constitutional amendment proposed
Nebraskans would decide if photo identification is required for voting under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Bill would reinstate winner-take-all electoral system
All five of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes would be assigned to the statewide winner in presidential elections under a bill considered Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreFinancial literacy requirements proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve Nebraska students’ personal finance skills.
Read moreState contract authority changes stall on second round
A bill that would change state purchasing processes was amended but ultimately stalled during select file debate March 6.
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Lawmakers urge Corps to prioritize flood control on Missouri
The Legislature voted Feb. 27 to urge Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make flood control a top priority when managing water systems under their authority in the Missouri River basin.
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Combination of certain drug offenses proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that seeks to expand drug enforcement in the state.
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State contract authority changes advance
A bill that would change state purchasing processes advanced from general file Feb. 24.
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Bill to change state contract authority discussed
A bill that would change state purchasing processes was debated on general file Feb. 20.
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Increased enforcement of school bus safety law proposed
Drivers who fail to stop for school buses would be subject to increased enforcement under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 28.
Read moreHuman trafficking, sexual abuse bill passed
Senators passed a bill May 24 to extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking.
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Human trafficking statute of limitation bill expanded, advanced
A bill that would extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking was amended and advanced from general file May 16.
Read moreAmerican civics requirements updated
Lawmakers passed a bill updating social studies requirements for Nebraska schools March 21.
Read moreUpdate to American civics requirements amended, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools was amended March 15 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
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