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LR 29

Provide that the new prison facility be named as the Arbor Correctional Center

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rick Holdcroft

LR 29 names a new Nebraska prison the "Arbor Correctional Center" to connect it to Arbor Day's themes of growth and new beginnings, promoting rehabilitation and community involvement.

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Bill Summary · LR 29

Legislative Summary: LR 29 - Arbor Correctional Center

Bill Overview

Legislative Resolution (LR) 29 proposes to name a new prison facility being built in Nebraska as the "Arbor Correctional Center." The main purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge the importance of Arbor Day in Nebraska and draw a metaphorical connection between the goals of the state's Department of Correctional Services and the themes of "growth" and "new beginnings" associated with Arbor Day.

Key Provisions

  • Names the new prison facility being built at 9440 North 70th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska as the "Arbor Correctional Center"
  • Cites the Department of Correctional Services' mission to provide the best possible care for incarcerated individuals and promote community engagement
  • Notes that Arbor Day represents growth and new beginnings, which aligns with the goals of the Department of Correctional Services

Potential Impact

  • Establishes an official name for the new prison facility that ties it to an important Nebraska holiday and the themes of rehabilitation and community involvement
  • Could help promote the Department of Correctional Services' efforts to provide opportunities for growth and transformation among incarcerated individuals
  • May encourage greater community partnership and support for the new correctional center and its programs

Legislative Status

  • Introduced on January 22, 2025 and referred to the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
  • Received a public hearing on February 21, 2025, with testimony from the bill's introducer, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, and one opponent
  • Reported to the full legislature for further consideration on February 27, 2025
  • Currently awaiting further action, with some motions filed to indefinitely postpone, recommit to committee, or bracket the resolution until June 9, 2025

Overall, LR 29 represents an effort to name a new Nebraska prison facility in a way that reflects the state's values and the Department of Correctional Services' goals for rehabilitation and community engagement.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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