State contract authority changes stall on second round
A bill that would change state purchasing processes was amended but ultimately stalled during select file debate March 6.
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Omnibus banking bill advances
A bill that would change the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act was amended to become an omnibus banking bill and advanced from general file March 5.
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Omnibus election bill advances
A bill that would keep in-person voting an option in certain counties was amended to become an omnibus election measure and advanced from general file March 5.
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Tax form change for NEST contributions advanced
Nebraska taxpayers could direct state income tax refunds to their Nebraska Education Savings Trust Plan accounts under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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NEST program changes advanced
Nebraskans could deduct employer contributions to their state college savings accounts from their state income taxes under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 3.
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Voter ID constitutional amendment considered
Nebraskans would decide if voters must present photo identification under a constitutional amendment discussed Feb. 27 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Compensation for amateur athletes advanced
Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.
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Easing of occupational licensure requirements proposed
Certain occupational licenses would be easier to obtain in Nebraska under a bill considered Feb. 13 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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County levy authority for deficient bridges stalls
A bill intended to give Nebraska counties more options for bridge repair stalled on general file Feb. 10.
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NEST program expansion proposed
Nebraskans could take a tax deduction equal to contributions that their employers make to their state college savings accounts under a bill heard Jan. 29 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreDay seven bill introduction
Senators introduced 31 measures on the seventh day of bill introduction Jan. 16.
Among the proposals were:
LB1022, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Matt Hansen, which would provide for election of election commissioners and eliminate certain deputy positions;
Read moreDay three bill introduction
Senators introduced 35 new measures on the third day of bill introduction Jan. 10.
LB905, sponsored by Bennington Sen. Wendy DeBoer, which would provide for a fee on single-use checkout bags and for a program to provide reusable checkout bags to the public;
Read moreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Insurance coverage for children’s hearing aids and behavioral health services were addressed this session, along with regulation of automatic teller machine fees and real estate licenses.
Read moreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law, tourism merchandising, public records law and open meeting rules were discussed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that would require a political subdivision to hold a public hearing before increasing its property tax request, require out-of-state internet retailers to collect state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents and allow a county to impose a sales tax to pay a federal judgment against it.
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