Case transfer protections for juveniles approved
Certain statements made by juvenile defendants will no longer be allowed to be used against them in other proceedings under a bill passed by lawmakers Feb. 29.
Read MoreCertain statements made by juvenile defendants will no longer be allowed to be used against them in other proceedings under a bill passed by lawmakers Feb. 29.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill Feb. 29 aimed at alleviating certain occupational licensure regulations in Nebraska.
Read MoreLaws governing the work of professional land surveyors in Nebraska were updated by a bill passed Feb. 29.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill intended to deter distracted driving and speeding.
Read MoreThe Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill meant to protect certain hospitals and other health facilities in Nebraska that purchase drugs at discount prices through a federal program.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal that would allow chaplains to perform duties typically done by public school counselors.
Read MoreNebraska would develop a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under an amendment considered Feb. 23 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreLawmakers voted Feb. 23 to authorize a special committee to review the Legislature’s oversight functions.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee considered a bill Feb. 22 that would provide an exception to the 12-week abortion ban passed by the Legislature last year.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a pair of bills seeking to increase access to breastfeeding services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
Read MoreAfter two days of debate, senators gave first-round approval Feb. 22 to a bill that would enhance penalties for certain charges related to manufacturing or delivering controlled substances when doing so results in death or serious bodily injury.
Read MoreNebraska would qualify for federal funding intended to establish a national electric vehicle charging network under a bill heard Feb. 22 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreA measure that would remove a provision in state law that requires a county-issued certificate to purchase a handgun in Nebraska was considered Feb. 22 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a bill intended to better balance the conservation of Nebraska’s threatened and endangered species with highway maintenance.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a bill that seeks to address food insecurity among vulnerable populations in Nebraska.
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