Election law updates, an evaluation of state procurement practices and Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states were addressed this session by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Among the proposals advanced by the Revenue Committee this session is a package of bills that cut individual and corporate income tax rates, speed up the phaseout of state taxation of Social Security income and expand a program intended to offset property taxes used to fund education.
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The second session of the 107th Legislature adjourned sine die April 20.
Read moreLawmakers approved a measure April 13 that modifies Nebraska’s main business tax incentive program.
Read moreLawmakers gave final approval April 13 to a bill that makes a number of changes to Nebraska’s election laws.
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Lawmakers considered a bill on select file April 8 meant to increase professional opportunities for individuals with a criminal history.
Read moreA bill that would make several changes to Nebraska’s main business tax incentive program cleared the first round of debate April 6.
Read moreA clean-up bill that would make numerous changes to election law in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus election measure and advanced to select file April 6.
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The state would provide $20 million to a newly created fund for projects at the Nebraska State Capitol under a bill considered Feb. 2 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read moreSenators passed a resolution Jan. 28 to authorize Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 6 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Senators expanded state benefits for low-income Nebraskans, reformed youth rehabilitation and treatment centers and addressed a variety of licensure issues this session.
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Police accountability, criminal justice reform and tenant housing security were among the measures considered by members of the Judiciary Committee this session.
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Senators voted May 26 to override a veto of a bill expanding eligibility for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps.
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