Transportation and Telecommunications
Measures expanding broadband access, easing motor vehicle restrictions and addressing emerging technologies were considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
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Increased fee proposed to fund first responder training
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill that would provide funding for rural first responder training.
Read moreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law, tourism merchandising, public records law and open meeting rules were discussed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that would require a political subdivision to hold a public hearing before increasing its property tax request, require out-of-state internet retailers to collect state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents and allow a county to impose a sales tax to pay a federal judgment against it.
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Legislature overrides county sales tax veto
Lawmakers voted April 30 to override the governor’s veto of a bill that allows a county to impose a sales tax to help pay a federal judgment against it.
Read moreCounty sales tax to pay certain federal judgments vetoed
A bill that allows a county to impose a sales tax to help pay a federal judgment against it was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts April 24.
Read moreCounty sales tax to pay certain federal judgments authorized
A county may impose a sales tax to help pay a federal judgment against it under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
Read moreTeleconferencing open meeting changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 intended to use technology to create more efficient and transparent government public meetings.
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County sales tax to pay certain federal judgments advanced
A county could impose a sales tax to help pay a federal judgment against it under a bill advanced from general file April 4.
Read moreOpen meeting changes for teleconferencing amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 3 intended to use technology to create more efficient and transparent government public meetings.
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Dorn brings a listening ear to the Legislature
When Adams Sen. Myron Dorn was sworn into office Jan. 9, he represented one of four generations of his family gathered in the legislative chamber that morning.
Read moreState loan for federal judgments proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would allow a political subdivision to apply for a state loan to help pay a federal judgment against it.
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Wrongfully incarcerated could file claim with state
The state of Nebraska could be financially liable for certain federal judgements under a bill considered Feb. 21 by the Judiciary Committee.
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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Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to introduce new bills.
Among the 132 measures introduced were:
LB13, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would provide a sales tax exemption for breast pumps and related supplies and exempt breastfeeding from public indecency offenses;
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