Bill guarantees free communication for inmates, attorneys
An inmate is guaranteed access to his or her attorney under a bill passed by the Legislature March 21.
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Remote seller sales tax requirements passed
Internet retailers without a physical presence in Nebraska are required to collect and remit state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents under a bill passed by lawmakers March 15.
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Tipped minimum wage increase stalls
After two days of debate, an attempt to increase the minimum wage for persons who are compensated by way of gratuities stalled on general file March 14.
Read moreMedical synchronization bill approved
Legislators approved a bill March 7 that allows Nebraskans with multiple medical prescriptions to coordinate and collect all of their medication on the same day.
Read moreBill would guarantee free communication for inmates, attorneys
An inmate would be guaranteed access to his or her attorney under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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Remote seller sales tax requirements advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 4 to a bill that would require internet retailers without a physical presence in Nebraska to collect and remit state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents.
Read moreReentry plan for inmates discussed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would establish a uniform correctional reentry program for use throughout the state.
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Eminent domain restriction fails to advance
A bill that would curtail certain uses of eminent domain failed to advance from general file Feb. 27.
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Bill to delay background checks advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 20 to a bill that would require a prospective employer to evaluate a job applicant’s qualifications without an initial check of his or her criminal history.
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Redistricting bills considered
The Executive Board considered four proposals regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process Feb. 14.
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Repeal of tax exclusion for non-Nebraska income proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would end an exclusion allowing owners of passthrough companies to avoid paying Nebraska income tax on business income derived from sources outside the state.
Read moreMedical synchronization bill advances
Legislators advanced a bill to select file Feb. 8 that would allow Nebraskans with multiple medical prescriptions to coordinate and collect all of their medication on the same day.
Read moreFood assistance eligibility changes proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on two proposed eligibility changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Read moreMedical synchronization bill considered
Nebraskans with multiple medication prescriptions would be able to coordinate and collect all their medication on the same day under a bill considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Feb. 4.
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Sales tax requirements for remote sellers considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony on three bills Jan. 31 that would require out-of-state internet retailers to collect and remit state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents.
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