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.
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Stronger scrutiny approved in police misconduct cases
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that eliminates certain conflicts of interest and provides accountability and transparency in Nebraska State Patrol investigations.
Read morePeriodic legislative review of occupational licensing laws approved
The Legislature will regularly review Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws under a bill passed April 18.
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Stronger scrutiny in police misconduct cases advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would eliminate certain conflicts of interest and provide accountability and transparency in Nebraska State Patrol investigations.
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Stronger scrutiny proposed in cases of police misconduct
Lawmakers discussed a bill April 4 that would eliminate certain conflicts of interest and provide accountability and transparency in Nebraska State Patrol investigations.
Read moreBill equalizes district court caseloads
Lawmakers passed a bill March 29 that will help equalize caseloads in the district court system.
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Periodic legislative review of occupational licensing laws advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 14 that would require the Legislature to regularly review Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws.
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Bills would equalize district court caseloads
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 7 to a bill that would help equalize caseloads in the district court system.
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Periodic review of occupational licensing laws discussed
Senators debated a bill on general file Feb. 20 that would require the Legislature to regularly review Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws.
Read moreStronger scrutiny proposed in cases of police misconduct
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would allow for thorough administrative review of law enforcement officers accused of serious misconduct.
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Bills would equalize district court caseloads
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 19 on two bills that would help equalize caseloads in the district court system.
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Bill would allow mobile cosmetology and nail salons
Mobile hair and nail salons were considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 17.
Read moreSession Review: Judiciary
Updating criminal penalties and modernizing court procedures were among the judiciary-related priorities for lawmakers this session.
Read moreThird-party candidates to have greater ballot access
A bill intended to ease ballot access for third-party political candidates was passed by the Legislature April 24.
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Proposal for convention of the states considered
Lawmakers debated a legislative resolution April 10 that would serve as Nebraska’s application for a convention of the states. The Legislature recessed for lunch before voting on the resolution.
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