Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers approved the state’s $9.7 billion budget package this session.
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Session Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that cut Nebraska’s top corporate income tax rate and will exempt military retirement pay and a percentage of Social Security income from state income tax.
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Legislature adjourns sine die
The 107th Legislature, first session, adjourned sine die May 27.
Read moreSenators named to special committees
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to two special committees May 26.
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Highway bonding proposal held until next session
The state highway commission could issue up to $400 million in bonds over the next six years to speed completion of Nebraska’s expressway system under a bill discussed on general file May 12.
Read moreKeno provisions removed, casino regulation bill returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 was narrowed May 10 after senators voted to return it to select file.
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Consumption tax proposal fails to advance
Nebraska voters could choose to replace property, income, sales, inheritance and estate taxes with a state consumption tax under a proposed constitutional amendment debated by lawmakers May 5.
Read moreSpecial committee on flood control, water resources advanced
A legislative task force would study potential flood control projects and related economic development opportunities in three areas of the state under a bill advanced from the first round of debate April 29.
Read moreJuvenile court standards amended, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from select file April 28 that would ensure legal consultation for juveniles facing serious criminal charges.
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Expansion of broadband grant funding advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 27 meant to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state.
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Classroom air filter study clears first round
The state would install high-quality air filters in 150 classrooms to study their effect on student test scores and behavior under a bill advanced from general file April 27.
Read moreState budget approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 20 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package.
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State budget amended, advanced with prison funding compromise
Following discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to the state’s $9.7 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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State budget package clears first round
After two full days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to the state’s $9.7 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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Legislature will investigate child welfare contract
Lawmakers established a committee March 29 to investigate the bidding process for service provision in one of the state’s child welfare service areas.
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