OIG oversight of juvenile justice system amended, advanced
A bill designed to change oversight of the state’s juvenile justice system advanced from general file March 24. Under LB347,
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Procedures for juvenile offenders advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill relating to the treatment of juveniles charged with certain crimes. Under
Read MoreMedicaid payment for juvenile therapies advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill that would authorize Medicaid reimbursement for therapies used to assist troubled
Read MoreAlzheimer’s state plan added to aging and disabled needs bill
A bill seeking to improve access to existing services and support for Nebraskans who are aging or disabled was amended
Read MorePollutant permits advanced
Municipalities would be required to obtain a permit to discharge pollutants under a bill advanced from general file March 24.
Read MoreOngoing tax incentive evaluations advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill that would require regular evaluation of the state’s tax incentive programs.
Read MoreRights for disabled pedestrians amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from general file March 24 concerning the rights of disabled pedestrians. Introduced by Bellevue
Read MoreTax on mechanical amusement devices amended, advanced
Operators of mechanical amusement devices would face an additional tax under a bill advanced from select file March 23. LB70,
Read MoreAttempt to repeal helmet law stalls
A bill that would no longer require motorcyclists to wear helmets stalled during the first stage of debate March 23.
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Service a priority for senator
Receiving one’s high school diploma is a momentous occasion, but for Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, the event was even more memorable because the person presenting the certificate was her mother.
Read MoreSenators discuss helmet law repeal
Lawmakers debated a bill March 19 and 20 that would abolish Nebraska’s motorcycle helmet law. Introduced by Hoskins Sen. Dave
Read MoreRepeal of local firearm ordinances proposed
Firearms regulation would be consistently enforced across the state under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 19. Introduced
Read MoreRemoving parental rights of sex offenders considered
Parental rights of convicted sex offenders could be terminated by a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 18. LB358,
Read MoreFelony for fake gun crimes proposed
Using a fake firearm to commit a crime would be a felony in Nebraska under a bill heard by the
Read MoreAbortion notification requirement proposed
Health care facilities that perform abortions would be required to post signs and online messages notifying women of their rights
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