The bill now requires courts to first consider joint custody if it is in the best interests of the child. In most cases, courts give custody to one parent and allow limited visitation to the other, said Lincoln Sen. LaVon Crosby, sponsor of the bill. She said courts are reluctant to give joint custody even though it is allowed when both parents agree. The bill also would mandate courts to consider parents' work schedules to allow working parents more child visitation. Opponents of the measure said it would open a floodgate of litigation by parents who cannot work out differences over the care of their children.
Current law requires a one year notice.
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Mark Quandahl of Omaha. Robak said the purpose of the bill is to make Nebraska highways safer for motorists in inclement weather. The training would be done at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center. No bike training is required now. The statement was made during debate of a child custody bill that Davis had earlier testified in support of.