Nonprofit matching grant program amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill May 13 intended to help jump-start certain construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sports wagering narrowed, keno parity added to casino regulation bill
A bill on final reading that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 was amended May 13 after senators voted to return it to select file.
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Highway bonding proposal held until next session
The state highway commission could issue up to $400 million in bonds over the next six years to speed completion of Nebraska’s expressway system under a bill discussed on general file May 12.
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Concealed carry bill scaled back, advanced
A bill introduced to allow county-level concealed carry regulation in Nebraska was narrowed and advanced from general file May 12.
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Transportation department reporting requirement clears first round
A bill introduced to appropriate funds to the Nebraska Department of Transportation to speed work on the state’s expressway system was narrowed to a reporting requirement before being advanced to select file May 12.
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Legalization of medical cannabis stalls
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use did not advance from general file May 12 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
Read moreEthanol input tax exemption amended, advanced
A bill containing several sales and use tax exemptions advanced to the final round of debate May 11 after lawmakers amended it to clarify a provision related to ethanol inputs.
Read moreClassroom air filter study narrowed, advanced
A bill that would install high-quality air filters in Nebraska classrooms to study their effect on student test scores and behavior was amended and advanced to the final round of debate May 11.
Read moreCorporate tax cut proposal amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval May 11 to a bill that would reduce Nebraska’s top corporate income tax rate after amending it to phase in a smaller cut over two years.
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COVID-19 liability protections advanced
Senators advanced a proposal from general file May 11 intended to prohibit frivolous coronavirus-related lawsuits.
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Proposal to assist children with developmental disabilities advanced
A bill that seeks to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska advanced from general file May 11.
Read morePhase-out of Social Security income tax amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers added a pause to the proposed elimination of state taxation of Social Security income before giving the bill second-round approval May 11.
Read morePaid family medical leave proposal fails to advance
Lawmakers debated a proposal May 10 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
Read moreIncreased law enforcement standards amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file May 10 that would increase certification and training standards for Nebraska law enforcement officers.
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Digital asset depository bill advanced
A bill that would establish a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — advanced from general file May 10.
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