Emancipation process approved for minors
The Legislature passed a bill April 11 that allows certain minors to seek legal independence.
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Sen. Sara Howard
Tighter controls on opiate prescriptions passed
A bill to tighten restrictions on dispensing opiates in Nebraska was passed by the Legislature March 29.
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Emancipation process for minors advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill March 7 that would allow certain minors to seek legal independence.
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Tighter controls on opiate prescriptions advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill Feb. 26 that would tighten restrictions on dispensing opiates in Nebraska.
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Redistricting bills considered
The Executive Board considered two proposals Feb. 5 regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process.
Read MoreTighter controls on opiate prescriptions considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on two bills that seek to tighten restrictions on dispensing opiates in Nebraska.
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New requirements for legislative appointments proposed
A bill that would place additional constraints on who may be appointed to fill a vacant seat in the Nebraska Legislature was considered by the Executive Board Jan. 25.
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Emancipation process proposed for minors
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would allow certain minors to seek legal independence.
Read MoreCigarette tax increase proposed to fund health services
An increase in cigarette taxes would be used to fund public health services under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee March 17.
Read MoreBill seeks to lower child welfare caseloads
A bill aimed at reducing child welfare caseloads was considered March 14 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Bill would enable termination of rapists’ parental rights
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would allow a victim of sexual assault to seek sole parental rights of a child conceived as a result of an assault.
Read MoreEye care consumer protections approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 13 to a bill that updates regulation of eyeglass kiosks and other devices. LB235, introduced
Read MoreEye care consumer protection bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would update regulation of eyeglass kiosks and other devices. LB235,
Read MoreAccessNebraska special legislative committee authorized
Lawmakers voted Feb. 29 to authorize a special committee of the Legislature to provide oversight to a portion of the
Read MoreLegal immunity proposed for animal rescue
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would provide criminal and civil immunity to
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