Updates to native children placements advanced
Native foster children would have more culturally appropriate placement opportunities under a bill amended and advanced April 23. Introduced by
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Evidence testing measure passed
Incarcerated individuals can request that a court reconsider evidence used in their trials under a bill passed April 23. Introduced
Read MoreElection law changes advance
A bill that makes a number of technical changes to the state’s election laws advanced from general file April 23.
Read MoreProcedures for juvenile offenders passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 23 relating to the treatment of juveniles charged with certain crimes. Under LB482, introduced by
Read MoreWithdrawal from rail compact membership advanced
A bill that would withdraw Nebraska’s membership in the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact advanced from general file April 23.
Read MoreResponsibilities of appointed guardians passed
Legislators passed a bill April 23 that specifies the duties of a guardian appointed to represent juveniles in court. LB15,
Read MoreMunicipal bond lien bill advances
A bill that would create a statutory lien on government bonds in order to ensure bondholder priority in bankruptcy proceedings
Read MoreAid to dependent children changes approved
A bill intended to remove the “cliff effect” in the state’s Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) program passed April 23.
Read MoreBorrowing authority for municipalities approved
Cities and towns in Nebraska have the express authority to borrow funds to purchase property or construct improvements under a
Read MoreRights for disabled pedestrians passed
Senators passed a bill April 23 concerning the rights of disabled pedestrians. Introduced by Bellevue Sen. Tommy Garrett, LB641 permits
Read MoreExpanded SID authority passed
A bill that expands the authority of sanitary and improvement districts (SIDs) was passed by the Legislature April 23. When
Read MorePollutant permits adopted
Municipalities will be required to obtain a permit to discharge pollutants under a bill passed by the Legislature April 23.
Read MorePlan to sell Norfolk’s former regional center approved
The site of a former regional center would come under new ownership under a bill passed by the Legislature April
Read MoreSenators advance human trafficking prevention
A measure that would enhance human trafficking prevention efforts was amended and advanced April 22. Introduced by Norfolk Sen. Jim
Read MoreRide-sharing regulations advanced
The state would regulate ride-sharing companies such as Lyft and Uber under a bill amended and advanced April 21. Introduced
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