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Sen. Steve Lathrop

Judiciary 

Increased law enforcement standards advanced

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB51 LB601

Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 21 to a bill that would increase certification and training standards for Nebraska law enforcement officers.

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Judiciary 

Judicial salaries increased

April 20, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB386

Nebraska judges will receive a raise under a bill passed by the Legislature April 20.

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Judiciary 

Judicial salary increases advanced

April 9, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB386

Nebraska judges would receive a raise under a bill advanced from general file April 9.

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Urban Affairs 

Home inspectors registry advances

April 6, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB423

Home inspectors in Nebraska would be required to register with the state under a bill advanced from general file April 6.

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Urban Affairs 

Bill would require home inspector registry

March 3, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB423

Home inspectors in Nebraska would be required to register with the state under a bill considered March 2 by the Urban Affairs Committee.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Bill would double auto insurance liability minimums

February 17, 2021February 18, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB612

The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would double the minimum automobile insurance coverage required in Nebraska.

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Judiciary 

Bill would speed some juvenile court transfers

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB354

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill to expedite certain juvenile cases.

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Judiciary 

Earlier parole eligibility vetoed

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB1004 LB1036

A bill seeking to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 17.

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Judiciary 

Earlier parole eligibility approved

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB1004 LB1036

A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was passed by lawmakers Aug. 13.

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Judiciary 

Earlier parole eligibility clears first round

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB1004 LB1036

A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was advanced from general file Aug. 4.

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Education 

Student-teacher relationship policy requirement approved

August 3, 2020 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB1080

Nebraska public and private schools must create a policy that prohibits sexual contact between a teacher and a student under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 3.

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Sen. Steve Lathrop
Education 

Student-teacher relationship policy clears first round

March 9, 2020 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB1080

Public and private schools in Nebraska would be required to create a policy that prohibits sexual contact between a teacher and a student under a bill advanced from general file March 9.

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Judiciary 

Earlier parole eligibility considered

February 19, 2020 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB1004

A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 19.

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Sen. Steve Lathrop
Education 

Student-teacher relationship policy discussed

February 12, 2020 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB1080

Public and private schools in Nebraska would be required to create a policy that prohibits sexual contact between a teacher and a student under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Education Committee.

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Appropriations 

Funds sought for Omaha community corrections facility

February 7, 2020 admin Sen. Steve Lathrop, LB916

The state would fund additional beds for inmates who are preparing to reenter their communities under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Appropriations Committee

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