Education package approved
Senators passed a package of education-related bills June 2, including a measure that updates several postsecondary education laws.
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Revenue omnibus bill approved
Senators passed a package of revenue-related bills May 30, including a measure under which Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts may be used to pay for private K-12 education.
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Education package narrowed, advanced
An omnibus education proposal cleared the first round of debate May 27 after senators amended it to remove several elements of the package. The proposal was further amended on select file May 29 before advancing to final reading.
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Middle-income housing program expanded
The construction of rent-to-own housing units in urban areas will qualify for state assistance under a bill approved by lawmakers May 28.
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Potential third term for state senators approved
Nebraska voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to extend term limits for members of the Legislature under a measure given final approval May 28.
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Cloture attempt on medical cannabis regulation fails
A proposal seeking to regulate and tax medical cannabis in Nebraska after approval of two ballot initiatives last November stalled on the first round of debate May 20 following a failed cloture motion.
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State budget advanced with additional cuts, other adjustments
Following discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval May 12 to the state’s $10.8 billion budget package.
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Revenue omnibus bill amended, advanced to final round
A package of revenue-related measures cleared the second round of debate May 9 after lawmakers amended it to modify a proposed property tax exemption related to recreational trail easements.
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Potential third term for legislators amended, advanced
A proposal that would extend term limits for members of the Nebraska Legislature was amended and advanced to the final round of consideration May 9.
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State budget package clears first round, further adjustments ahead
Lawmakers gave first-round approval this week to six components of the state’s roughly $10.8 billion budget package.
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SNAP eligibility expansion amended, advanced
A bill that would eliminate the state’s lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for individuals with certain drug-related convictions was advanced from select file April 30 after being amended to include a substance abuse treatment requirement.
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Revenue omnibus bill clears first round
Senators gave first-round approval April 29 to a package of revenue-related bills, including a proposal under which Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts could be used to pay for private K-12 education.
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Inheritance tax cut clears first round
A proposal to cut county inheritance tax rates while also distributing replacement revenue to counties advanced from general file April 29.
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Potential third term for legislators clears first round
A proposal that would extend term limits for members of the Nebraska Legislature was amended and advanced to select file April 25.
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Middle-income housing program expansion clears first round
The construction of rent-to-own housing units in urban areas would qualify for state assistance under a measure advanced from general file April 23.
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