Limitations on gun purchase, possession sought
A bill that would limit who could purchase or possess a firearm was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
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Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh
Bill would ensure rights of incarcerated mothers
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that seeks to keep infants with their incarcerated mothers whenever possible.
Read MoreHair discrimination would be banned
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
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Campus sexual violence report requirement advanced
Public colleges and universities in Nebraska would be required to report information to the Legislature on campus sexual assault and dating violence under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 23.
Read MoreProhibition on restraints for pregnant prisoners, detainees approved
Pregnant incarcerated women are afforded additional protections under a bill passed May 24.
Read MoreBill to clarify protection order process passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that updates application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
Read MoreDebt collection bill for workers’ comp claims passed
Lawmakers approved a bill May 13 meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
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Prohibition on restraints for pregnant prisoners, detainees advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 9 to a bill that would offer protections for pregnant incarcerated women.
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Bill advanced to clarify protection order process
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 30 to a bill that would update application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
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Debt collection bill for workers’ comp claims advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
Read MoreTimeline tightened for abuse complaint reviews
Lawmakers passed a bill March 25 that requires a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
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Timeline for abuse complaint reviews advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 25 that would require a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
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Cavanaugh continues family legacy of public service
Somewhere in Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh’s home sits a neglected trunk. It was handed down by her mother and is filled with the relics of a previous life of “free time”—before having children and before deciding to run for the Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreBill would require Capitol space to express breast milk
The administrator of the Nebraska State Capitol Building would be required to provide a space to express breast milk under a bill considered March 15 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreSexual assault policies for higher education institutions proposed
Community colleges, state colleges and the University of Nebraska would be required to adopt policies on dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking under a bill heard March 12 by the Education Committee.
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