Ban on public accommodation, housing discrimination considered
Individuals could not be denied public service or housing because of their sexual orientation or gender identity under a bill heard Feb. 26 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreIndividuals could not be denied public service or housing because of their sexual orientation or gender identity under a bill heard Feb. 26 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreState agencies and political subdivisions would be prohibited from disproportionately restricting religious activity during a state of emergency under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 26.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would repeal a legal protection given to certain educators.
Read MoreOwners of modern farm machinery would have the same access as authorized dealers to the software tools, technical manuals and parts needed to make repairs under a bill heard Feb. 25 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would limit sentence enhancement for certain offenses.
Read MoreA bill heard Feb. 24 by members of the Judiciary Committee would define rioting in state law and create new and expanded punishments.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on LB104, sponsored by Henderson Sen. Curt Friesen. The bill would allow the aggregation of pecuniary losses suffered by one or more individuals from a singular scheme or course of conduct in criminal mischief cases.
Read MoreNebraskans with nonviolent drug convictions could apply for “clean slate” relief under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 19.
Read MoreLegalization of cannabis in Nebraska for individuals 21 and older would be placed on the ballot for voter consideration under a measure heard Feb. 19 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreIndividuals found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs could enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill heard Feb. 17 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on a proposal meant to discourage frivolous lawsuits related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would change certain sentencing provisions for young offenders.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill meant to address the stigma of criminal conviction.
Read MoreA bill meant to keep infants with their incarcerated mothers whenever possible was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would allow certain visitors to bring electronic communication devices into the state’s correctional facilities.
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