Homestead exemption changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill modifying Nebraska’s homestead exemption program.
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Tax relief proposal amended to remove rate increase, advanced
A proposal to generate state revenue that would be used to provide additional property tax relief advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after senators amended it to strike a proposed sales tax rate increase.
Read MoreHomestead exemption for partially disabled veterans removed
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 10 to a bill related to valuation and property taxes after amending out provisions under which partially disabled veterans could have qualified for a homestead exemption.
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Private school scholarship program clears first round
Senators advanced a proposal from general file April 9 that would provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships after a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreOmnibus health services bill approved
Senators passed a bill March 28 that makes a number of changes to laws governing the licensure and provision of health services in Nebraska.
Read MoreHomestead exemption for partially disabled veterans advances
Partially disabled veterans could qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
Read MoreLocal anti-poverty plans, housing agency provisions advanced
A bill that would require certain cities to create detailed poverty elimination plans advanced to the second round of debate March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include proposals intended to address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency.
Read MoreBroadened omnibus health services bill clears second round
An omnibus health services bill was broadened to include four additional measures heard by the Health and Human Services Committee and given second-round approval March 15.
Read MoreNative American voting commission proposed
Nebraska would study barriers to voting access for the state’s Native American population under a proposal considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 28.
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Recognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders advanced
A proposal meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members advanced to select file Feb. 29.
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Bills would expand Medicaid coverage for lactation support
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a pair of bills seeking to increase access to breastfeeding services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
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Bill would require Summer EBT participation
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that seeks to provide summer meals to low-income children in Nebraska.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 4 to continue introduction of new bills.
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