Sales tax exemption for certain public power equipment advanced
Power poles and power lines owned by a city or public power entity would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill advanced from general file March 25.
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Food assistance eligibility change stalls on first round
After two days of debate, a bill that would remove a ban on food assistance eligibility for individuals with past drug felonies stalled during general file debate March 21.
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Paid family leave proposal stalls
After two days of debate, a proposal to offer paid family and medical leave stalled on general file March 20.
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Bill to clarify in-school behavioral health coverage advances
A bill requiring insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools received first-round approval March 18.
Read moreUpdate to American civics requirements amended, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools was amended March 15 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
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Sale of streamflow augmentation project land considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would authorize natural resources districts to sell land originally acquired for a water augmentation project while retaining the right to use groundwater beneath that land.
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Enhanced tax sale certificate notification requirements advanced
A bill meant to ensure that homeowners receive sufficient notice that they may lose their property due to unpaid taxes advanced from general file March 12.
Read moreCritical infrastructure public records bill clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 14 to a bill intended to protect information related to critical infrastructure in Nebraska.
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Early childhood development bill advances
Local tax revenue could be used for early childhood development infrastructure under a bill advanced to select file Feb. 13.
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Authorized restraint, removal of students considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would give teachers legal protection for defending themselves and others against violent students.
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Unemployment for family caregivers clears first round
A bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits advanced from general file Feb. 7.
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Early childhood education bill fails to advance
A bill that would require cities to incorporate early childhood development in their comprehensive development plans failed to advance from general file Feb. 4.
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Retirement plan administration changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 29 to a bill that would make a number of governance and administrative changes to the Public Employees Retirement Board (PERB), Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System (NPERS), Nebraska Investment Council, Class V School Employees Retirement Plan and the Class V plan’s board of trustees.
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Lawmakers adopt new session rules
After considering several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 23. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.
Read moreDay eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 18 to introduce new bills.
Among the 73 measures introduced were:
LB413, sponsored by Plymouth Sen. Tom Brandt, which would change application submission deadlines under the Nebraska Advantage Act;
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