Changes to one-call system approved
A bill that makes changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was passed May 24.
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Changes to one-call system amended, advanced
A bill that would make changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was amended and advanced from general file May 16.
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Bill amended to change farm winery definition
The definition of a farm winery would change under a bill advanced to select file May 15.
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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.
Read moreStatewide regulations for small wireless facilities approved
Wireless companies have the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way under a bill passed by the Legislature May 13.
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Property tax relief through increased school funding debated
Lawmakers debated a proposal May 7 to reduce property taxes by raising the state sales tax rate and directing the additional revenue to Nebraska’s public schools.
Read moreInfrastructure grant program for ethanol-gasoline blends approved
Senators passed a bill May 2 that creates a state grant program intended to make ethanol-gasoline blends available at more Nebraska gas stations.
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Bill to raise vaping, smoking ages advanced
A bill intended to reduce the use of vaping products by minors advanced to select file April 30.
Read moreUnemployment benefit requirement eased
The Legislature passed a bill April 29 that exempts certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.
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Statewide regulations for small wireless facilities advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would give wireless companies the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way.
Read moreExpanded high-speed broadband availability approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that makes it easier for customers to switch to a new telecommunications company.
Read moreInfrastructure grant program for ethanol-gasoline blends advanced
A state grant program would help gas station owners install tanks and pumps used to store and dispense ethanol-gasoline blends under a bill advanced from general file April 10.
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Proposal to ease unemployment benefit requirement advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would exempt certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.
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Omnibus license plate bill advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would authorize the creation of several new specialty license plates.
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Valuation adjustment for destroyed property advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a tax cleanup bill after amending it to include a provision meant to provide tax relief to those whose property has been destroyed by a natural disaster.
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