The Revenue Committee this session advanced a major proposal that includes a new tax credit based on the amount of property taxes paid to a taxpayer’s school district, a new business tax incentive program and a requirement to provide matching funds for a potential project at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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Measures expanding broadband access, easing motor vehicle restrictions and addressing emerging technologies were considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 intended to encourage expansion of broadband internet service in underserved and unserved areas.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill July 31 containing several transportation measures.
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After several hours of debate spanning two days, lawmakers gave second-round approval July 28 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval July 27 to a bill intended to encourage expansion of broadband internet service in underserved and unserved areas of the state.
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Senators voted to suspend the Legislature’s rules July 23 to permit introduction of a new bill.
Read moreLawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file March 6 containing several transportation measures.
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A bill that would allow cities and villages to borrow money after a calamity advanced from general file Feb. 26.
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A bill that would extend and revamp the state’s alternative response procedures in child welfare cases advanced from general file Feb. 21.
Read moreUse of certain money collected by municipalities would be restricted under a bill considered Feb. 11 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 that seeks to lower the taxes paid by cable television subscribers.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill containing several transportation measures.
Read moreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would cap the amount that cities could charge to review certain cell tower projects.
Read moreState sales and use tax imposed on the sale or lease of aircraft would be used to maintain Nebraska’s airports under a bill heard Jan. 31 by the Revenue Committee.
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