Ban on facial recognition evidence considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal to protect personal privacy.
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School panic button program proposed
The state Department of Education would develop an app-based system for public schools to notify users of active shooters and other emergencies under a bill considered Feb. 25 by the Education Committee.
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Caretaker diversion programs considered
Cities and counties could establish special diversion programs for certain nonviolent offenders under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 13.
Read moreLimits proposed for restrictive housing use
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on two bills that would impose restrictions on inmate confinement.
Read moreNew method proposed for census inmate count
A bill intended to provide a more accurate count of Nebraska residents in the U.S. Census was heard Feb. 12 by the Executive Board.
Read moreAlternative high school equivalency tests proposed
Nebraskans seeking a diploma of high school equivalency would have an option other than the General Education Development tests under a bill heard Feb. 10 by the Education Committee.
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Nebraska students would have to complete and submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school under a proposal heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
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Expansion of housing discrimination prohibition considered
Source of income would be a protected category in state housing discrimination law under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.
Read moreBill passed to prohibit minor consent defense
Senators passed a bill May 13 that provides stronger sexual assault protections for minors.
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Bill to prohibit minor consent defense advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 23 that would provide stronger sexual assault protections for minors.
Read moreAdditional budget reports required
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill that requires the Legislature to analyze long-term fiscal sustainability by adding a new step to the budget process.
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Bill to require voter approval for wireless taxes stalls
After debate spanning two days, a bill that would require municipalities to seek voter approval before levying additional taxes on wireless services stalled on general file April 17.
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Immigration enforcement proposals considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 28 on two proposals that would govern how Nebraska law enforcement agencies enforce immigration policies.
Read moreBills would change alcohol taxation
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony March 25 on two bills that would change how alcohol is taxed in Nebraska.
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Additional budget requirements clear first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would require the Legislature to analyze long-term fiscal sustainability by adding a new step to the budget process.
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