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Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks

Judiciary 

Sexual assault, sex trafficking identity protections strengthened

April 12, 2022 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB1246 LB204

The identity of an individual alleging sexual assault or sex trafficking will be kept confidential in the period immediately following a reported crime under a bill passed April 12.

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Judiciary 

Sexual assault, sex trafficking identity protection bill advances

March 3, 2022March 4, 2022 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB1246 LB204

Senators advanced a bill from general file March 2 that would keep the identity of an individual alleging sexual assault or sex trafficking confidential in the period immediately following a reported crime.

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Appropriations 

State would reimburse cost of educator PPE

February 28, 2022 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB1182

The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would create a program to cover the cost of personal protective equipment purchased by Nebraska school employees.

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Judiciary 

Sexual assault, sex trafficking identity protection considered

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB1246

The identity of an individual alleging sexual assault or sex trafficking would remain confidential in the period immediately following a reported crime under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 3. 

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Judiciary 

Cloture attempt fails on changes to state truancy law

January 31, 2022February 1, 2022 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB568 LB586

A bill that would provide additional resources to students with excessive school absences stalled on select file Jan. 31 after a failed cloture motion.

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Judiciary 

Juvenile court standards expanded

May 19, 2021 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB307 LB354

Lawmakers passed a bill May 19 that ensures legal consultation for juveniles facing serious criminal charges.

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Executive Board 

Crisis hotline task force approved

May 19, 2021 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB247

A task force will study the implementation of a crisis hotline in Nebraska under a bill passed May 19.

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Judiciary 

Changes to state truancy statutes advanced

May 10, 2021 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB568

Students with excessive school absences could receive additional resources under a bill advanced from general file May 10.

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Judiciary 

Juvenile court standards amended, advanced

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB307 LB354

Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from select file April 28 that would ensure legal consultation for juveniles facing serious criminal charges.

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Judiciary 

Juvenile legal counsel measure advanced

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB307

Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 7 that would ensure legal representation for juveniles facing removal from their home by the state.

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Executive Board 

Crisis hotline task force advanced

March 30, 2021 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB247

Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to creation of a task force to study the implementation of a crisis hotline in Nebraska.

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Judiciary 

Sentencing reform proposed for younger offenders

February 18, 2021 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB34

Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would change certain sentencing provisions for young offenders.

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Education 

All schools would incorporate multicultural education

February 16, 2021February 17, 2021 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB359

Nebraska public and private schools would incorporate multicultural education into their instructional programs under a bill heard Feb. 16 by the Education Committee.

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Health and Human Services 

Foster care transition program would expand

February 12, 2021February 9, 2022 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LB202 LB262

The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on two bills that would expand eligibility for a state program that provides a system of supports for state wards as they transition out of the foster care system.

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Judiciary 

Constitutional amendment proposed to repeal marriage definition

January 29, 2021 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LR20CA

Removal of a provision in the state constitution would be placed on the ballot for voter consideration under a proposal heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.

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