The Legislature addressed an array of issue on floor debate and public hearings over the course of the week. During floor debate we discussed LB 276, introduced by Senator Council, to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life in prison without the possibility of parole. After several hours of emotional debate, Senator Council laid the bill over, ceasing debate and removing it from the legislative agenda. We also debated and advanced to Select File LB 310, introduced by Senator McGill, to allow protection orders to be granted when there is a credible threat. Per concerns raised by Speaker Flood, amendments may follow this bill to include the component of imminent danger. Another bill debated was LB 612, introduced by Senator Pirsch. LB 612 increases the statute of limitations for children who were sexually assaulted. The bill increases the limitations from 25 years of age to 32 years of age. LB 612 advanced to the second round of debate.
Legislative Update
