Second chance relief proposal narrowed, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed a measure April 25 that would allow certain individuals serving long-term prison sentences to apply for second chance relief before advancing it to select file.
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Sen. Rick Holdcroft
Animal control clarification clears first round
A measure intended to address a gap in the ability of animal control officers to carry out their work was amended and advanced from general file April 9.
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Limits on school, ESU bond elections stall on second round
A bill that would limit when school bond elections may be held failed to advance from select file March 28.
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Limits on school, ESU bond elections clear first round
A bill that would limit when school bond elections may be held was amended and advanced from general file March 12.
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Bill would end ‘no excuse’ early voting, make other election changes
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 5 on a bill that would make a number of changes to the state’s election laws, including requiring Nebraska voters to meet specified criteria before being able to vote early.
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Human embryology academic standards proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would require the State Board of Education to create academic content standards for human embryology as part of Nebraska’s statewide science standards.
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Additional medical abortion protocols considered
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would tighten restrictions on Nebraska providers of medications used to perform chemical abortions.
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Changes to casino, racetrack regulation clear first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 5 that would make a number of changes to casino and racetrack enclosure regulation in Nebraska.
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Changes to casino, racetrack regulation proposed
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a number of proposed changes to casino and racetrack enclosure regulation in Nebraska.
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Limits on school, ESU bond elections proposed
A bill that would limit when school bond elections may be held was heard by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 22.
Read MoreSafe haven provisions expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 to expand safe haven provisions for Nebraska infants.
Read MoreSafe haven bill narrowed, advanced to final reading
A bill intended to expand safe haven provisions for Nebraska infants was narrowed and given second-round approval April 3.
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Safe haven expansion clears first round
Senators advanced a bill to select file March 20 that would expand safe haven provisions for infants in Nebraska.
Read MoreAppointments made to special oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
Read MoreSafe haven expansion considered
Nebraska would expand its safe haven provisions for infants under a proposal considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 7.
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