Legislature News

Proposed Bill Might Have Prevented Ralston Teen’s Death

Published by Scott Stewart on Sat, 02/27/2021 - 3:00am

Lincoln – State senators are considering a bill that would create an anonymous reporting system for potential threats, assault and mental health concerns in all Nebraska K-12 schools.

Had there been a system in place five years ago like the one proposed in Legislative Bill 322, Mark Adler is certain that his son, Reid Adler, would still be alive.

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Lawmakers Consider Providing Immunity for Nursing Homes

Published by Scott Stewart on Sat, 02/27/2021 - 2:00am

Lincoln – Advocates for nursing-home residents are pushing back against a proposal to give broad immunity for businesses that may face lawsuits connected with the coronavirus pandemic.

So far, more than 1,000 people living in Nebraska’s long-term care facilities have died of COVID-19.

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Nebraska Lawmakers Consider Bill to Limit Gerrymandering

Published by Scott Stewart on Sat, 02/27/2021 - 1:00am

Lincoln – The Executive Board of the Legislature heard arguments last week for the Redistricting Act, sponsored by Sen. John McCollister, R-Omaha.

The bill aims to eliminate politics from the once-a-decade redrawing of the state’s political districts.

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Local Health Department DHM Authority Sought

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 4:00am

Local public health departments would have authority to issue directed health measures to combat contagious disease under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Health and Human Services Committee.

Under current law, local public health department measures to contain the spread of contagious disease are subject to review and approval by the state Department of Health and Human Services.

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Lawmakers Consider COVID-19 Liability Protections

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 3:00am

Nebraskans would decide if photo identification is required for voting under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

Legislative Resolution 3CA, introduced by Sen. Julie Slama of Peru, would place a proposed amendment on the 2022 general election ballot asking voters if ID should be required at the polls.

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