Business tax incentives stall on second round
An effort to create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act stalled on select file May 24 after a failed cloture vote.
Read moreOmnibus criminal justice reform bill approved
The Legislature approved a bill May 24 that makes several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
Read moreValuation adjustment for destroyed property approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 intended to provide tax relief to those whose property has been destroyed by a natural disaster.
Read moreProhibition on restraints for pregnant prisoners, detainees approved
Pregnant incarcerated women are afforded additional protections under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreHousing assistance priority for extremely blighted areas approved
Affordable housing projects in extremely blighted areas will receive first priority for state assistance under a bill passed by the Legislature May 24.
Read moreMonetary damages approved for victims of ‘revenge porn’
A victim of the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images could seek damages under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreHuman trafficking, sexual abuse bill passed
Senators passed a bill May 24 to extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking.
Read moreCriminal penalties for ‘revenge porn’ approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that prohibits the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
Read moreState employee volunteerism bill approved
State employee work schedules may be adjusted to allow participation in approved youth mentoring programs under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreBrain injury bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that establishes a trust fund for brain injury research and advocacy in Nebraska.
Read moreBill to clarify protection order process passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that updates application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
Read moreMedicaid managed care restrictions, notification requirements approved
A bill that delays the transition of long-term care facilities to the state’s Medicaid managed care program passed May 24.
Read moreBill to end tax credit approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 intended to increase assistance available to startup companies through the state Department of Economic Development.
Read moreChanges to one-call system approved
A bill that makes changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was passed May 24.
Read moreUpdated landlord requirements approved
A bill requiring landlords to return security deposits more quickly passed May 24.
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