Session Review: Urban Affairs
Measures aimed at increasing access to affordable housing and requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations were among those advanced by the Urban Affairs Committee this session.
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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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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 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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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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