Category: Attorney General Opinions

Eric J. Will Attorney General of Nebraska — Opinion July 27, 1995 SUBJECT: Constitutionality of State Legislation Authorizing Wagering on Sporting Events. REQUESTED BY: The Honorable Eric J. Will, Senator Nebraska State Legislature WRITTEN BY: Don Stenberg, Attorney General L. Jay Bartel, Assistant Attorney General You have requested our opinion regarding the constitutionality of potential […]

Senator Attorney General of Nebraska — Opinion DATE: April 10, 1978 REQUESTED BY: Dear Senator: You have requested the opinion of this office regarding whether the Legislature may amend a bill which has been vetoed by the Governor and returned to the Legislature. We can find no constitutional prohibition to utilizing this procedure. Article III, […]

Gregg F. Wright, M.D., M.Ed. Attorney General of Nebraska — Opinion DATE: November 5, 1985 SUBJECT: Emergency Medical Services Act; Administration of Emetics by Ambulance Attendants. REQUESTED BY: Gregg F. Wright, M.D., M.Ed. Director of Health WRITTEN BY: Robert M. Spire, Attorney General Yvonne E. Gates, Assistant Attorney General QUESTION #1: Does the United States […]

Senator Douglas Kristensen Attorney General of Nebraska — Opinion April 11, 1997 SUBJECT: LB422 — Death Penalty Issues REQUESTED BY: Senator Douglas Kristensen WRITTEN BY: Don Stenberg, Attorney General You have written to me to obtain my “thoughts on some issues concerning LB422.” In your letter you say that you are not requesting a formal […]

Senator Johnson Attorney General of Nebraska — Opinion DATE: March 13, 1980 REQUESTED BY: Dear Senator Johnson: You have requested the opinion of this office regarding LB 892 which, as you explained, adjusts appeal procedures for small claims court disputes. Further, you indicated that said bill was amended to preclude removal of small claims to […]

Paul Wood Attorney General of Nebraska — Opinion DATE: March 19, 1992 SUBJECT: Construction of a New Home for the Aged or Infirm Under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 23-343 and 23-343.07 REQUESTED BY: Paul Wood Red Willow County Attorney WRITTEN BY: Don Stenberg, Attorney General Jan E. Rempe, Assistant Attorney General You have requested our […]

Ray Aguilar Attorney General of Nebraska — Opinion DATE: November 5, 2002 SUBJECT: Private Prison Contracting Act REQUESTED BY: Senator Ray Aguilar Nebraska State Legislature WRITTEN BY: Don Stenberg, Attorney General Mark D. Starr, Assistant Attorney General QUESTIONS: 1. Does the Private Prison Contracting Act apply where a county wants to make its county jail […]

Harold W. Clarke Attorney General of Nebraska — Opinion February 18, 1998 SUBJECT: Determinate Sentences REQUESTED BY: Harold W. Clarke, Director Nebraska Department of Correctional Services WRITTEN BY: Don Stenberg, Attorney General Laurie Smith Camp, Deputy Attorney General You have asked several questions about the proper interpretation of determinate sentences. A determinate or “flat” sentence […]

Larry D. Bird Attorney General of Nebraska — Opinion DATE: June 24, 1987 SUBJECT: Tax Situs of Motor Vehicles Under Neb.Rev.Stat. § 77-1202 and 77-1240 (Reissue 1986) REQUESTED BY: Larry D. Bird Boone County Attorney WRITTEN BY: Robert M. Spire, Attorney General L. Jay Bartel, Assistant Attorney General You have requested our opinion regarding the […]

Senator Loran Schmit and Senator Ron Withem Attorney General of Nebraska — Opinion DATE: February 15, 1990 SUBJECT: Legislative Confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointments REQUESTED BY: Senator Loran Schmit and Senator Ron Withem Nebraska State Legislature WRITTEN BY: Robert M. Spire, Attorney General Dale A. Comer, Assistant Attorney General During the special session of the Nebraska […]