Brain injury bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that establishes a trust fund for brain injury research and advocacy in Nebraska.
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Public counsel authority, children’s commission extended
Senators passed a bill May 23 that extends a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
Read moreLast-ditch property tax relief effort stalls
A scaled-down property tax relief proposal stalled in the Legislature May 22 after a failed cloture vote.
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Business tax incentives advanced after successful cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 22 to a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act, which is set to end next year.
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Brain injury bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file May 21 that would establish a trust fund for brain injury research and advocacy in Nebraska.
Read moreMedicaid managed care restrictions amended, advanced
A bill that would delay the transition of long-term care facilities to the state’s Medicaid managed care program advanced from select file May 21.
Read moreBudget bills approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 21 to the state’s $9.3 billion, two-year budget package.
Read moreMainline budget bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced the state’s mainline budget bill to final reading May 15 following a successful cloture vote.
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New business tax incentive program debated
Lawmakers debated a bill May 15 that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act. The application period for that program is set to end next year.
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Portions of state budget advance, cloture motion on mainline budget bill fails
Lawmakers gave second-round approval May 14 to six bills that make up a portion of the state’s $9.3 billion budget package. The mainline budget bill remains on general file.
Read moreExtension of public counsel authority amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill May 13 that would extend a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
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Tax credit for private school scholarship donations stalls
A bill that would create an income tax credit for those who donate money to nonprofits that grant scholarships to students to attend a private elementary or secondary school stalled on general file May 13.
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Budget package clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 8 to the state’s $9.3 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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Property tax relief through increased school funding debated
Lawmakers debated a proposal May 7 to reduce property taxes by raising the state sales tax rate and directing the additional revenue to Nebraska’s public schools.
Read moreCommunity college aid program expanded
Lawmakers gave final approval April 26 to bill that increases the number of programs eligible for the state’s community college gap assistance program.
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