Senators introduced 38 new bills on Jan. 10.<\/p>\n
These included:<\/p>\n
LB947, sponsored by Papillion Sen. Jim Smith, which would adopt the Nebraska Property Tax Cuts and Opportunities Act, change income tax rates and eliminate certain exemptions and credits;<\/p>\n
LB953<\/a>, sponsored by Thurston Sen. Joni Albrecht, which would change provisions relating to lump-sum settlements under the Nebraska Workers\u2019 Compensation Act;<\/p>\n LB955<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, which would provide for reciprocal certification of military police officers and law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions;<\/p>\n LB958<\/a>, sponsored by Bayard Sen. Steve Erdman, which would provide for licensure of a vehicle as a massage therapy establishment;<\/p>\n LB959<\/a>, sponsored by Gretna Sen. John Murante, which would provide requirements for returning a ballot for someone else and provide a penalty;<\/p>\n LB964<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Mike McDonnell, which would authorize mental health professionals to take a person into emergency protective custody under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act;<\/p>\n LB970<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Justin Wayne, which would change marijuana penalties as prescribed;<\/p>\n LB974<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Tony Vargas, which would prohibit consideration of political affiliation, demographic information and previous election results in drawing legislative districts;<\/p>\n LB975<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Sara Howard, which would adopt the Redistrict Act; and<\/p>\n