The Revenue Committee heard testimony July 31 on several measures related to property taxes, including one that would replace Nebraska’s current tax system with a consumption tax on new goods and services.
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Lawmakers reconvened July 26 to continue bill introduction.
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Lawmakers removed a voting restriction for Nebraskans with felony convictions, approved a series of government reforms and placed a troubled state agency under the direct authority of the governor this session.
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Measures to address Medicaid coverage, child care provider shortages and the opioid epidemic were among those considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
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The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session creating an array of tax credits, allowing businesses to deduct certain expenses immediately and authorizing cities to use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill modifying Nebraska’s homestead exemption program.
Read MoreA proposal to generate state revenue that would be used to provide additional property tax relief advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after senators amended it to strike a proposed sales tax rate increase.
Read MoreLawmakers gave second-round approval April 10 to a bill related to valuation and property taxes after amending out provisions under which partially disabled veterans could have qualified for a homestead exemption.
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Senators advanced a proposal from general file April 9 that would provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships after a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill March 28 that makes a number of changes to laws governing the licensure and provision of health services in Nebraska.
Read MorePartially disabled veterans could qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
Read MoreA bill that would require certain cities to create detailed poverty elimination plans advanced to the second round of debate March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include proposals intended to address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency.
Read MoreAn omnibus health services bill was broadened to include four additional measures heard by the Health and Human Services Committee and given second-round approval March 15.
Read MoreNebraska would study barriers to voting access for the state’s Native American population under a proposal considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 28.
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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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