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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Committees
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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Judicial public safety package approved
Senators passed a proposal May 29 that increases penalties for certain traffic violations and includes several other public safety measures.
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Judicial omnibus measure passed
Lawmakers passed a measure May 30 containing a number of bills addressing sentencing and the courts.
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