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Legislature restores $3 million to Supreme Court for problem-solving courts
Summary
The Nebraska Legislature on a 26-17 vote adopted AM 13‑79, restoring $3 million to the Supreme Court budget to fund problem‑solving courts and probation services after floor debate about budget tradeoffs and public‑safety impacts.
The Nebraska Legislature on May 20 adopted an amendment to the mainline budget that restores $3 million in general funds to the Nebraska Supreme Court to support problem‑solving courts and probation services. The amendment, AM 13‑79, was offered by Senator Holcroft and passed on a 26‑17 roll call vote.
Lawmakers said the restored funding will preserve courts that handle mental‑health, veterans, DUI and drug cases with the goal of reducing recidivism and redirecting people into treatment rather than jail. “This amendment is about preserving public safety, fiscal responsibility, and core judicial services that are delivering results,” Senator Holcroft said when she introduced…
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