Prostitution, trafficking penalties discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would enhance penalties for pandering, soliciting and harboring people
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Sen. Amanda McGill
Appointment terms, bond records, biennial budget bills pass
Senators gave final approval Feb. 11 to four bills that modify provisions for primary, first and second class cities and
Read MoreBill would clarify authorization for disposition of military members’ remains
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill seeking to clarify authorization of disposition of
Read MoreBill would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to preregister to vote
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would provide a process for
Read MoreBill would allow foster youth to continue services until 21
State wards who have aged out of the foster care system voluntarily could continue to receive services until age 21
Read MoreAppointment terms, biennial budgets advance
Senators advanced four bills from general file Jan. 30 that would modify provisions for primary, first and second class cities
Read MoreCommittee considers appointment terms, biennial budgets
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on four measures that would modify provisions for primary, first and second
Read MoreHuman trafficking bill passed
Senators passed a bill April 5 intended to increase awareness of human trafficking and enhance penalties for pandering. Under LB1145,
Read MoreThreats of harm considered cause for protection orders
A bill modifying the definition of domestic abuse in relation to protection orders was passed March 30. LB310, introduced by
Read MoreHuman trafficking bill amended, advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 21 that would increase awareness of human trafficking and enhance penalties for
Read MoreBill would create human trafficking provisions, enhance penalties
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would create provisions for human trafficking and enhance penalties
Read MoreBill would allow city/county redevelopment projects
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would allow a city to develop land within
Read MoreBill would allow older foster youth to continue services
State wards who have aged out of the foster care system could voluntarily continue to receive services until age 21
Read MoreSenators advance protection orders for threats of harm
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 26 that would modify the definition of domestic abuse relating to protection
Read MoreAuthorization for partner STD treatment fails
A bill that would have allowed expedited partner therapy (EPT) for treatment of certain sexually transmitted diseases failed to advance
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