Texting while driving, religious freedom bills aired
A bill making texting while driving a primary offense, and another aimed at strengthing protections for religious freedom, were among measures discussed in the Nebraska Legislature Tuesday.
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A bill making texting while driving a primary offense, and another aimed at strengthing protections for religious freedom, were among measures discussed in the Nebraska Legislature Tuesday.
Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill boosting protections for religious freedom Tuesday while discussions continue about what should be the limits of that freedom.
The Nebraska Legislature, mired in filibusters last session, agreed to a few changes in the rules of debate.
Beginning next year, senators will only be able to introduce 20 pieces of legislation, under an amended proposal championed by Sen. Ben Hansen of Blair.
Beginning next year, senators will only be able to introduce 20 pieces of legislation, under an amended proposal championed by Sen. Ben Hansen of Blair.