New penalties proposed for rioting, assault
A bill heard Feb. 24 by members of the Judiciary Committee would define rioting in state law and create new and expanded punishments.
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Aggregation of certain criminal charges sought
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on LB104, sponsored by Henderson Sen. Curt Friesen. The bill would allow the aggregation of pecuniary losses suffered by one or more individuals from a singular scheme or course of conduct in criminal mischief cases.
Read MoreTax exemption for residential water service considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 a proposal that would exempt residential water service from state sales and use tax.
Read MoreProposal would end felon disenfranchisement
Nebraskans who have committed a felony other than treason would be able to vote while incarcerated under a proposed constitutional
Read MoreBill would eliminate waiting period on voting rights
Nebraskans who have been convicted of a felony would have their voting rights restored upon completion of their sentence or probation under a bill considered Feb. 23 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Current law requires a two-year waiting period.
Read MoreStatewide farm-to-school program proposed
A Nebraska farm-to-school program would provide locally grown and minimally processed food to elementary and secondary school students under a proposal considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
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Specialty license plates proposed
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on two bills that would create new specialty license plates.
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Bill seeks to curb child sexual abuse
Nebraska schools would provide child sexual abuse prevention training to students, teachers and parents under a bill considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
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Purple star designation for military friendly schools proposed
Nebraska schools that take measures to welcome military-connected students would receive a special designation under a proposal considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
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Day ready for legislative heavy lifting
If one had to guess which current Nebraska state senator has competed in Olympic weightlifting at the international level, it might take a few guesses before choosing Omaha Sen. Jen Day.
Read MoreDecriminalization of marijuana proposed
Nebraskans with nonviolent drug convictions could apply for “clean slate” relief under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 19.
Read MoreConstitutional amendment would legalize cannabis
Legalization of cannabis in Nebraska for individuals 21 and older would be placed on the ballot for voter consideration under a measure heard Feb. 19 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreState funds sought for museum renovation
Nebraska would provide matching funds to assist in the renovation of the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney — known as MONA — under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Local health department DHM authority sought
Local public health departments would have authority to issue directed health measures to combat contagious disease under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreSales tax turnback proposed for sports complexes
Cities could use state sales tax revenue to build sports complexes under a bill heard Feb. 19 by the Revenue Committee.
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