Omnibus judiciary bill clears second round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file July 20 that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
Read MoreLawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file July 20 that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill from general file March 10 that would make several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a bill that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would require school district bullying policies to include certain information and procedures.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would pay schools up front for large, unexpected increases in special education costs.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a bill Feb. 19 and 20 that is intended to reduce the state’s reliance on property taxes to fund education by increasing state aid to public schools.
Read MoreGrocery stores and other retailers would charge customers 5 cents for each single-use plastic checkout bag that they provide under a proposal heard Jan. 30 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would clarify who can access forensic interviews of children in cases of child abuse or neglect.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 38 measures introduced were:
LB946, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, which would change the sales tax rate and impose sales tax on additional services;
Read MoreSenators introduced 35 new measures on the third day of bill introduction Jan. 10.
LB905, sponsored by Bennington Sen. Wendy DeBoer, which would provide for a fee on single-use checkout bags and for a program to provide reusable checkout bags to the public;
Read MoreLegislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreLawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
Read MoreSenators authorized creation of a new regional transit authority, addressed blighted properties, updated building codes and approved a constitutional amendment ballot question this session.
Read MoreThe Legislature approved a bill May 24 that makes several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
Read MoreA victim of the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images could seek damages under a bill passed May 24.
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