Session Review: Judiciary
Lawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
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Omnibus criminal justice reform bill approved
The Legislature approved a bill May 24 that makes several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
Read moreMechanical amusement regulations approved
The Nebraska Department of Revenue will determine in advance of distribution whether certain mechanical amusement devices are games of skill or chance under a bill passed May 23.
Read moreAdditional district court judge approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 23 that increases the number of district court judges in Douglas County.
Read moreSalary increases approved for state judges
Senators gave final approval May 21 for judicial pay raises.
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Criminal justice reforms advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file May 15 that would make several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
Read moreMechanical amusement regulation bill amended, advanced
The Nebraska Department of Revenue would determine in advance of distribution whether certain mechanical amusement devices are games of skill or chance under a bill advanced from select file May 13.
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Judicial salary increases advanced
Nebraska judges would receive a raise under a bill advanced from general file May 8.
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Mechanical amusement regulation bill advances
The Nebraska Department of Revenue would determine in advance of distribution whether certain mechanical amusement devices are games of skill or chance under a bill advanced to select file Apr. 15.
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Sales tax exemption for renewable energy equipment proposed
Wind turbines and solar panels would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill heard March 14 by the Revenue Committee.
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Lathrop returns to legislative service
While the other members of the 2019 freshman class of state senators were learning the basics at new member orientation, Omaha Sen. Steve Lathrop was becoming reacquainted with the building where he spent eight years serving the people of District 12.
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Request for additional district court judge advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 27 that would increase the number of district court judges in Douglas County.
Read moreAdditional district court judge requested
A bill that would increase the number of district court judges in Douglas County was discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 8.
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
The Legislature’s Executive Board initiated an in-depth investigation into the handling of a former prison inmate suspected of multiple homicides.
Read moreSenators to investigate prison’s management of inmate
Lawmakers approved a resolution March 7 directing the Legislature to conduct its own investigation of a former prison inmate suspected
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