A bill aimed at deterring frivolous or harassing litigation against Nebraska political subdivisions received first-round approval March 25 after being amended to become an omnibus judiciary measure.
Read More
A proposal intended to increase criminal penalties for certain violations of the State Electrical Act cleared the first-round of debate March 17.
Read More
Two Judiciary Committee measures that include proposed changes to fraud victim compensation and law enforcement policy received first-round approval from lawmakers March 17.
Read More
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 17 to a pair of bills related to dementia care training and coordination in Nebraska.
Read More
A measure intended to streamline the transfer of assets left to charitable organizations after a person dies received first-round approval March 12.
Read More
Senators amended and advanced from general file two Judiciary Committee measures March 5, including a bill that would expand legal protections and notification requirements for victims of certain crimes.
Read More
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 4 to a proposal that seeks to improve Nebraska’s guardianship system.
Read More
Two measures aimed at prohibiting on-duty law enforcement officers from concealing their identities were considered Feb. 27 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read More
A measure that enhances penalties for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl was given final approval Feb. 27.
Read More
A bill aimed at improving the reporting and investigation of missing Black women and children in Nebraska was given final approval Feb. 27.
Read More
Electronic smoking devices sold in Nebraska would be required to include built-in child safety features under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 26.
Read More
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a measure that would bar the state from penalizing faith-based child placement agencies for declining to provide services that conflict with their religious beliefs.
Read More
A bill that would allow concerned individuals to seek court-ordered mental health commitments in Nebraska was considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 25.
Read More
After four hours of second-round debate, lawmakers advanced a cleanup bill to final reading Feb. 19 after amending it to provide a penalty enhancement for certain offenses involving fentanyl.
Read More
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would allow individuals depicted in or exposed to obscene material or child sexual exploitation content to sue entities that distribute such material online.
Read More