Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
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Tax credits for caregivers, others created
Lawmakers approved a bill April 18 creating several new tax credits, including one to help Nebraskans offset expenses they incur when caring for a family member.
Read MoreNatural resources omnibus bill clears final round
A package of bills related to natural resources, including one that allows for an online hunting and fishing guide and outfitter database, received final approval from senators April 11.
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Family caregiver credit, other revenue measures advanced
A proposal intended to help Nebraskans who incur expenses when caring for a family member cleared the first round of debate March 28 after lawmakers amended it to include nearly a dozen other tax measures.
Read MoreRecognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders clears second round
A proposal meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members was amended and advanced from select file March 25.
Read MoreGovernment reform bill approved
Lawmakers passed an omnibus measure March 21 aimed at furthering open government and transparency.
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Educator, librarian obscenity measure stalls
After three days of debate, a bill that would attempt to change certain criminal prosecution protections for educators and library staff failed to advance from general file March 20.
Read MoreAgriculture proposal amended, advanced
An omnibus Agriculture Committee measure was amended and advanced from select file March 15.
Read MoreNatural resources omnibus bill amended, advanced
A bill containing several natural resources-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate March 15 after lawmakers amended it to include a measure that would prohibit Nebraska communities from banning natural gas service.
Read MoreGovernment reform bill amended, advanced
An omnibus government measure aimed at furthering open government and transparency was amended March 4 to include an additional bill and advanced to the final round of debate.
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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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Year-round daylight saving time effort fails to advance
A bill intended to spare Nebraskans from changing their clocks twice a year failed to advance from general file Feb. 5.
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Repeal of certain sales and use tax exemptions considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on more than half a dozen proposals to broaden the state sales tax base in an effort to reduce local property tax collections.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 116 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 17.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
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