FYI, LB260 – Nebraska Claims for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment Act, is at the top of the agenda for a vote on Monday.
Entries from February 2009
February 28, 2009
Free the Bikers!
Motorcycle and moped riders will no longer be required to wear helmets in Nebraska under a new helmet law introduced by Sen. Charlie Janssen of District 15 (Fremont). Show your support for biker liberty at a hearing on LB200 before the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this Tuesday, March 3, at 1:30pm in room 1113.
February 27, 2009
Midwife Regulation Update
The hearing date for the Midwife Bills has been announced: Thursday, March 5, at 1:00pm in Room 1510.
February 22, 2009
Arrested by the… National Guard!?!?
The ever-thinning line between the military and domestic law enforcement will be erased altogether in Nebraska if Sen. Bill Avery of District 28 (Lincoln) has his way. According to section 6 of LB550, a new addition to the state’s Military Code, “While in the active service of the state or on orders under 32 U.S.C., [...]
February 22, 2009
Creeping Prohibition?
Or just another tool in the arsenal of the control freaks?
LB605 has some disturbing implications for those who value property rights. According to the Statement of Intent, it “would allow for additional weight to be given to support or opposition of businesses and residents within 500 feet and neighborhood associations within 100 feet of a [...]
February 21, 2009
Learning Community Hearings on Monday
Monday is a big day for those concerned about the tax issues raised by the Learning Community law that took effect this year. Three bills being considered by the Education Committee (Room 1525, 1:30pm) appear to address some of these issues.
LB22, introduced by Sen. Mike Friend of District 10 (Omaha), is a bill “to eliminate the double-taxation [...]
February 21, 2009
Yet another victimless crime…
The prohibition of Salvia passed by a 44-0 vote. One thing our legislators all seem to agree on is that we need to be told what we can and cannot ingest. Being a Jeffersonian I subscribe to the idea, as expressed in our Declaration of Independence, that government exists to guarantee our rights. Somehow I [...]
February 17, 2009
Redundancy Department
I’m a firm believer that our ancestors already passed most of the laws we need a long time ago and that most new legislation is redundant or unnecessary. Once you’ve covered coercion and fraud you’re basically just repeating yourself to keep on passing new laws against them in their various forms. Three bills scheduled to be heard by [...]
February 17, 2009
LB260 – Nebraska Claims for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment Act
This bill provides for compensation and aid to people who have been wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for a crime. Some highlights are $50,000 per year incarcerated plus $50,000 per year on death row, compensation for lost wages and costs associated with criminal defense, compensation for medical expenses, five years of health insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Given that [...]
February 15, 2009
LB503 Nebraska Shooting Range Protection Act
This bill is to protect Nebraska shooting ranges from harrassment and closing by local zoning and other ordinances. It also prohibits their being seized by eminent domain for use as government shooting facilities. It was introduced by Sen. Chris Langemeier of District 23 (Schuyler) and is worthy of support by all who value liberty. It will be considered [...]
