Legislature approves emergency coronavirus funding
Lawmakers passed a bill March 25 that provides emergency funding to combat the coronavirus pandemic in Nebraska.
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Legislature advances emergency pandemic funding
Lawmakers reconvened March 23 and approved an amendment that would provide emergency funding to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic in Nebraska.
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Budget adjustments advanced after successful cloture votes
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 12 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.
Read moreBill to change secretary of state administrative fees debated
A measure that would change a number of business administrative fees collected by the Nebraska secretary of state’s office stalled during general file debate March 11.
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Changes to arts funding amended, advanced
A bill that would make a technical change to the budgeting process of the Nebraska Arts Council was amended to authorize creative districts and advanced from general file March 11.
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Omnibus banking bill advances
A bill that would change the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act was amended to become an omnibus banking bill and advanced from general file March 5.
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Land bank bill stalls on latest attempt
A bill that would allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create or join land banks stalled during general file debate Feb. 25.
Read moreBill would increase child advocacy center funding
Nebraska’s child advocacy centers would receive an increase in state funding under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read moreSales tax turnback for water, sewer projects stalls
A bill that would turn back a portion of the state sales tax collected on water and sewer services to help cities and utilities pay for infrastructure upgrades stalled on first-round debate Feb. 10.
Read moreDay 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 60 new measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 23.
Read moreChanges sought for CPA exam
Students nearing the completion of an accounting degree would have more time to take the certified public accountant exam under a bill discussed Jan. 21 in a Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee hearing.
Read moreSession Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers approved the state’s $9.3 billion, two-year budget package this session.
Read moreSession Review: Education
The Education Committee considered proposals this session to update Nebraska’s civic education standards, reimburse school districts for mental and behavioral health expenses and authorize teachers to physically restrain violent students.
Read moreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law, tourism merchandising, public records law and open meeting rules were discussed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreBusiness tax incentives stall on second round
An effort to create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act stalled on select file May 24 after a failed cloture vote.
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