The Education Committee advanced bills this session that would require special instruction for students with dyslexia, allow an exemption from a prekindergarten teacher certification requirement and create a fund to pay for social workers to connect students to behavioral and mental health care services.
Read moreOccupational licensure reform and public benefits topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreThe Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that update the state’s tax code to reflect federal changes, expand a tax credit for volunteer emergency responders and index for inflation the thresholds used when calculating the income tax liability of Nebraskans who receive Social Security benefits.
Read moreEconomic development, tax-increment financing, vacant property concerns and updates to laws regarding the governing of municipalities were among the Urban Affairs topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
Read moreCertain cities could use tax increment financing to support the construction of workforce housing under a bill advanced by lawmakers April 10.
Read moreLawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill intended to enable the practice of equine, dog and cat massage in Nebraska.
Read moreThe Legislature debated a bill April 9 intended to ensure civic competence among Nebraska students.
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Lawmakers debated a proposal April 6 to provide a minimum amount of state aid to each public school district. A pending amendment would replace the bill and raise the state sales tax rate in order to fund additional school aid and property tax credits.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 6 to a bill that would repeal the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act.
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Lawmakers debated a proposal April 3 to provide income tax credits that partially offset the amount that Nebraskans pay in property taxes.
Read moreLawmakers simplified a bill March 28 intended to enable the practice of equine massage in Nebraska and advanced it to final reading.
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The Legislature debated a bill March 27 that would use the state’s property tax credit cash fund to direct more state aid to schools.
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A bill that would limit a special school building fund levy stalled on general file March 22 after a failed cloture motion.
Read moreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 21 to a bill that would authorize the state Department of Transportation to increase highway speed limits.
Read moreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill that would create a registry program for individuals who engage in the therapeutic massage of horses in Nebraska.
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