Death penalty abolition considered
Repeal of the death penalty in Nebraska would be put to voters again — this time through a constitutional amendment — under a proposal considered March 16 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreRepeal of the death penalty in Nebraska would be put to voters again — this time through a constitutional amendment — under a proposal considered March 16 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreA bill introduced in the Judiciary Committee March 16 would prohibit possession of deadly weapons in the Nebraska State Capitol and on surrounding Capitol grounds.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would reduce the maximum sentence for certain felonies in Nebraska if committed by a juvenile.
Read MoreTenants could have records of past wrongful eviction actions sealed under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee March 8.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would prohibit employers from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Read MoreIndividuals with experience in the state’s correctional system would gain seats on the Board of Parole under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee March 2.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would redefine child abuse and neglect in Nebraska.
Read MoreA bill that seeks to create a pilot program in Lancaster County to provide mental health services, family outreach, education and family reunification services to juveniles was considered Feb. 15 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would change certain reporting requirements for room confinement of juveniles in a detention facility.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills that would lift certain marijuana restrictions in the state.
Read MoreA bill that would legalize certain forms of cannabis for medical use was considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 9.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would create an office to help coordinate efforts to investigate certain crimes against Indigenous people in Nebraska.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would add a county judge to the judicial district serving Buffalo and Hall counties.
Read MoreA bill that would establish a variety of criminal justice reform programs was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 1.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that seeks to help certain counties enhance treatment, rehabilitation and diversion programming.
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