Repeal of concealed handgun permit requirement considered
A bill that would remove the requirement for a concealed handgun permit in Nebraska was heard in the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.
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Judiciary
Exemption to school firearm prohibition considered
A bill that would add off-duty peace officers to the list of individuals allowed to carry a firearm on school property was heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.
Read moreSuicide prevention strategy for gun owners considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that seeks to create a point of intervention for an individual who is buying a gun for the purpose of suicide.
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Bill would limit debt collection
A bill that would prohibit certain debt enforcement actions against individuals for treatment of injuries related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, trafficking or child abuse was heard in the Judiciary Committee Jan. 25.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Lawmakers considered an array of measures to expand prison and parole evaluations, provide reimbursement payments to county jails that hold inmates under certain conditions and expand protections to victims of sexual assault and sex trafficking.
Read moreOmnibus judicial measure approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 13 to an omnibus judicial bill.
Read moreCounty jail reimbursement bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 13 meant to address the mental and physical health needs of incarcerated individuals.
Read morePrison, parole evaluations expanded
Nebraska’s prison and parole programs will undergo regular evaluation under a bill passed April 13.
Read moreLaw enforcement reciprocity process streamlined
The reciprocity process for law enforcement officers to become certified in Nebraska was updated under a bill passed April 12.
Read moreSexual assault, sex trafficking identity protections strengthened
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.
Read moreImmunity for certain drug and alcohol offenses clears final round
A bill that provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for drug or alcohol offenses for victims and witnesses of sexual assault in certain situations passed April 12.
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Elimination of concealed handgun permit requirement stalls
A bill that would allow Nebraskans to carry a concealed handgun without a permit stalled on select file after an unsuccessful cloture motion April 11.
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Proposal to add district judge in Douglas County amended, advanced
A bill that would add a district judge to the state’s fourth judicial district was amended to become an omnibus judicial measure and advanced from general file April 8.
Read moreCriminal justice bill amended, advanced
A bill introduced to require certain felony sentences to be served in a county jail was replaced with provisions to address mental and physical health concerns of incarcerated individuals.
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Bill to increase penalties for assault on public bus drivers debated
A bill that would increase the penalty for assault on a public transportation driver was discussed on general file April 8.
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