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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Harsher penalties proposed for sexual misconduct
The Judiciary Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 20 on four bills that would impose stricter penalties on authority figures who abuse their power to engage in sexual misconduct with minors.
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Omnibus banking bill clears first round
A bill that would make several updates to Nebraska banking law was amended to become an omnibus banking bill and advanced from general file Feb. 18.
Read moreSales tax turnback for water, sewer projects stalls
A bill that would turn back a portion of the state sales tax collected on water and sewer services to help cities and utilities pay for infrastructure upgrades stalled on first-round debate Feb. 10.
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Expanded child care tax credit advanced
Self-employed child care providers could apply for a state income tax credit under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 22.
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: Health and Human Services
Public benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Natural Resources
Measures restricting the use of eminent domain by renewable energy developers, extending an Omaha-area natural resources district’s bonding authority and merging the state agencies responsible for recommending energy policies and administering environmental regulations were among the bills advanced by the Natural Resources Committee 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.
Read moreCollege savings proposals approved
A bill creating three new state college savings programs received final approval in the Legislature May 24.
Read moreCollege savings account for each Nebraska newborn advanced
A bill that would create two college savings programs advanced from the second round of debate May 21 after lawmakers amended it to include a proposal to open an account for each Nebraska resident when he or she is born.
Read moreCertain public power equipment exempted from sales tax
Streetlights and power poles owned by a city are exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill passed by lawmakers May 23.
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Business tax incentives advanced after successful cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 22 to a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act, which is set to end next year.
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New business tax incentive program debated
Lawmakers debated a bill May 15 that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act. The application period for that program is set to end next year.
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