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Ceremonies
June 2, 2025 admin

Legislature adjourns sine die mid-biennium

The first session of the 109th Legislature adjourned sine die June 2, the 89th day of the scheduled 90-day session.

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Revenue
June 2, 2025 admin

Good life district fixes approved

Lawmakers passed a bill June 2 making several updates to a state initiative intended to spur large retail developments.

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Education
June 2, 2025 admin

Education package approved

Senators passed a package of education-related bills June 2, including a measure that updates several postsecondary education laws.

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Judiciary
May 30, 2025 admin

Bill to ban hemp-derived cannabinoids passed over

A bill that would bar the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids in Nebraska was passed over on the final round of debate May 30 at the request of the introducer.

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Revenue
May 30, 2025 admin

Defense contractor tax incentive created

Lawmakers approved a measure May 30 intended to encourage certain defense contractors to locate their highly skilled workers in Nebraska.

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Revenue
May 30, 2025 admin

Revenue omnibus bill approved

Senators passed a package of revenue-related bills May 30, including a measure under which Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts may be used to pay for private K-12 education.

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Revenue
May 30, 2025 admin

Local option sales tax disclosure rules updated

Lawmakers passed a bill May 30 intended to help municipalities better track and predict local option sales tax receipts.

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Revenue
May 30, 2025 admin

First responder tuition waiver expanded

Correctional and youth detention officers will qualify for a tuition waiver under a bill passed by lawmakers May 30.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs
May 30, 2025 admin

Foreign adversary registration, transnational repression bill passed

A measure that establishes registration and reporting requirements for certain foreign entities in Nebraska was approved by lawmakers May 30.

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Revenue
May 30, 2025 admin

Disability savings program incentive approved

Lawmakers passed a measure May 30 intended to bolster a program that helps Nebraskans pay for disability-related expenses.

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Education
May 30, 2025 admin

TEEOSA review commission created

Lawmakers gave final approval May 30 to a measure that creates a commission to review the state’s school funding formula.

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Health and Human Services
May 30, 2025 admin

Health reporting requirements modified, eliminated

A bill that makes a number of changes to reports that the state Department of Health and Human Services is required to provide to lawmakers was given final approval May 30.

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Revenue
May 30, 2025 admin

Nameplate capacity tax distribution to community colleges approved

Lawmakers passed a bill May 30 meant to address an unintended consequence of a recent change in the way community colleges are funded.

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Executive Board
May 30, 2025 admin

New legislative oversight division created

Lawmakers gave final approval May 30 to creation of a new division within the Nebraska Legislature and reorganization of the institution’s oversight functions.

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Health and Human Services
May 30, 2025 admin

Foster youth Social Security reforms approved

Senators passed a bill May 30 that seeks to reform the use of Social Security benefits received by eligible Nebraska foster children.

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