County distress warrant fee increased
Senators gave final approval April 9 to a measure aimed at helping counties cover the cost of collecting delinquent taxes.
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Grant requirements for historic building demolition updated
A bill intended to preserve Nebraska’s historic buildings without hindering economic development received final approval from lawmakers April 9.
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Charitable asset transfer updates approved
A measure intended to streamline the transfer of assets bequeathed to charitable organizations received final approval April 9.
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County government modernization measure approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 9 to a bill intended to modernize county government processes.
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NEST program expanded
Eligible uses of Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts were expanded under a bill passed April 9.
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Law enforcement epinephrine use authorized
Nebraska law enforcement officers are authorized to carry and administer epinephrine under a bill passed April 9.
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Fraud reimbursement fund administration updated
Lawmakers passed a bill April 9 that updates administration of the Financial Fraud Victims’ Reimbursement Fund.
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Referral process approved for home visiting services
A bill given final approval April 9 creates a pathway for voluntary home visiting service referrals by case managers.
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DED minimum grant requirement clears final round
A program aimed at benefitting Nebraska’s small businesses is required to award a minimum dollar amount of grant funds under a bill passed April 9.
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Executive Board publication bill approved
State law related to the compilation, printing and distribution of several official legislative documents was updated by a bill passed April 9.
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Guardianship requirements updated
Senators passed a measure April 9 to that seeks to improve Nebraska’s guardianship system.
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Open burning permit requirements updated
Senators gave final approval April 9 to a bill intended to help policymakers better understand the use of prescribed burning in Nebraska.
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Public works bid requirements updated, at-large election measure approved
A pair of bills intended to benefit Nebraska’s smaller communities received final approval from lawmakers April 9.
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Creative district grant requirement relaxed
Lawmakers approved a measure April 9 intended to give the state Department of Economic Development more flexibility when awarding certain grants of assistance to Nebraska municipalities.
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Reading improvement measure stalls on second round
A measure aimed at strengthening support for young Nebraska students who struggle with reading stalled during second-round debate April 8 after a failed attempt to cut off debate and force a vote on the bill.
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