Bill would prevent frivolous lawsuits from inmates
Inmates would be prevented from filing frivolous lawsuits at public expense under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Jan.
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Foster care demonstration project proposed
The state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would be required to apply for a federal waiver for a
Read MoreJudicial pay increase considered
Nebraska Supreme Court justices would receive a salary increase under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 20. Lincon
Read MoreCampaign auto-dialed call procedures debated
Senators began debating a bill on general file Jan. 17 that would create an exemption for automatic dialing-announcing devices used
Read MoreState ward drug task force proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 20 on a bill that would require creation of a task
Read MoreDeath concealment penalties could increase
A bill that would increase the penalty for concealing the death of another person was discussed in a Judiciary Committee
Read MoreReview of senator conflicts of interest proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 19 on bill that would require the formal review of
Read MoreBill would ban “bath salt” drug
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 19 on a bill that would expand the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to ban
Read MoreBill would require reporting of electioneering communication
An electioneering communication of more than $250 would require a report to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission under a
Read MoreGenetic counselors would receive licensure under bill
A formal licensure process for genetic counselors was the focus of a bill discussed by the Health and Human Services
Read MoreBill would broaden authorization for respiratory therapy decisions
A bill that would allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to order respiratory services was discussed during a hearing of
Read MoreProperty valuation notices could change
A bill that would clarify the property valuation process was discussed in a Revenue Committee hearing Jan. 19. York Sen.
Read MoreBill would allow transfer of judgeship
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 18 on a bill that would transfer a county court judgeship to another district.
Read MoreChief’s remarks focus on vulnerable Nebraskans
Chief Justice Michael Heavican of the Nebraska Supreme Court delivered his State of the Judiciary address to the Legislature Jan.
Read MoreNew bill introduction concludes
Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 19 for a final day of bill introduction. Among the measures introduced were: • LB1102, sponsored by
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