Repeal of death penalty discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard a bill March 7 that would repeal Nebraska’s death penalty.
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Bill would change transitional foster care program
More Nebraska youth would be eligible for benefits from a transitional care program under a bill considered March 7 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreBill would increase resources to combat human trafficking
Nebraska would develop a statewide network of supports and services related to human trafficking under a bill heard March 6 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Bill would eliminate waiting period for voting rights
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would allow Nebraskans convicted of a felony to have their voting rights restored sooner.
Read MoreChanges proposed to execution protocol
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would increase transparency in death penalty executions.
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New business tax incentive program proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act.
Read MoreBill would expand voting by mail
All Nebraska voting precincts could allow voting by mail under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee March 6.
Read MoreBill would increase justice reinvestment grant funds
More money would be available for grants to counties to alleviate jail overcrowding under a bill heard March 6 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreCritical infrastructure public records bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 7 intended to protect information related to critical infrastructure in Nebraska.
Read MoreHome brewer bill passed
Non-licensed home alcohol brewers can participate in certain public events under a bill passed March 7.
Read MoreLawmakers approve patient safety fund
The Legislature passed a bill March 7 that funds enhanced safety training for medical professionals.
Read MoreMedical synchronization bill approved
Legislators approved a bill March 7 that allows Nebraskans with multiple medical prescriptions to coordinate and collect all of their medication on the same day.
Read MoreOffutt land cession bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 7 to a bill intended to clarify jurisdiction over five tracts of land inside the fence line of Offutt Air Force Base.
Read MoreBill would raise vaping age
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that seeks to restrict young people’s access to vapor products.
Read MoreTreatment center licensure bill approved
Lawmakers approved a bill March 7 that allows mental health substance use treatment facilities that use locked rooms to retain licensure.
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