Legislative pay commission debated
Lawmakers discussed a proposal on general file March 14 to potentially increase pay for Nebraska state senators.
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Juarez finds her place at the Capitol
Sometimes it takes coming back to where you started to find a way to make a difference. That was the case for Omaha Sen. Margo Juarez.
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Changes to school retirement plan proposed
Members of the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony March 14 on a measure that would gradually reduce the state’s contribution to the school retirement system based on its actuarial funding level.
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Juvenile support pilot project considered
A bill to provide support services to system-involved youth in Omaha was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee March 12.
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Retirement cleanup bill clears first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file March 14 that would make a number of changes to the state’s various retirement systems.
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Agriculture proposal amended, advanced
A bill that would make several changes to the Nebraska Pure Food Act earned first-round approval from lawmakers March 14.
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Bill would lower age for detaining, charging youth as adults
A measure that would reduce the age at which juveniles in Nebraska may be prosecuted as adults and placed in detention was discussed by the Judiciary Committee March 13.
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Automatic insurance enrollment proposed for some children
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 13 intended to provide insurance “express lane eligibility” for children enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Income tax cut ‘pause’ considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would end incremental income tax rate cuts earlier than planned to help address the state’s projected revenue shortfall.
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Proposals to tax services, candy and soft drinks considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on two bills intended to stabilize Nebraska’s finances by broadening its sales tax base.
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Updates to veterans’ home eligibility considered
Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would update eligibility for admission to Nebraska veterans’ homes.
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DMV cleanup bill, single license plate requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 13 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup measure after amending it to include a proposal requiring the department to issue one license plate to each registered motor vehicle rather than two.
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Solid waste disposal fee increased
A fee increase on landfill operators will help cover Nebraska’s superfund site cleanup costs under a bill passed by lawmakers March 13.
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Homeowner incentive program extension considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 12 on a proposal to extend a program intended to encourage home purchases in extremely blighted areas.
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Sentencing consideration for abuse, trafficking survivors proposed
Nebraska courts could consider a defendant’s status as a survivor of sex trafficking, domestic violence or abuse when determining sentences under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee March 12.
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