Lawmakers gave final approval Aug. 20 to a bill that limits annual increases in city and county property tax collections and modifies an existing property tax relief program to ensure it benefits more Nebraskans.
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A scaled-down property tax reduction measure that would limit annual increases in local governments’ property tax asking advanced to final reading Aug. 16 after lawmakers amended it to modify the cap.
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A bill intended to help offset a future shortfall in funding for property tax relief advanced to the second-round of debate Aug. 15.
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An attempt to revive and expand a proposal that was vetoed by Gov. Jim Pillen days after the end of the 2024 Legislative session was considered Aug. 2 by the Judiciary Committee.
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A pair of proposals that seek to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis for Nebraskans 21 years and older were considered by the Judiciary Committee Aug. 2.
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A bill to remake a major property tax relief program was among several proposals heard Aug. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
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Lawmakers introduced 64 measures on the final day of bill introduction July 29.
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Lawmakers reconvened July 26 to continue bill introduction.
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Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget, approved a number of claims against the state and authorized millions in state dollars for private school K-12 scholarships this session.
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Lawmakers approved two omnibus education packages this session that allow certain school districts to permit security personnel to carry firearms on school grounds, provide funding for computer science teacher training and boost funding for teacher recruitment and retention programs.
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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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Changes to Nebraska’s criminal justice system, additional consumer protections and updates to the state’s safe haven law were among the topics considered by the Judiciary Committee this session.
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The Urban Affairs Committee advanced bills this session intended to coordinate anti-poverty initiatives, address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency and give community members greater say in the development of a proposed inland port district in Omaha.
Read MoreA bill that allowed political subdivisions to be sued for harm caused to a child by sexual or other abuse under certain circumstances was vetoed by Gov. Jim Pillen April 24.
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The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
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