Additional budget changes advanced
A bill intended to help offset a future shortfall in funding for property tax relief advanced to the second-round of debate Aug. 15.
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Property tax measure narrowed, advanced to second round
The Legislature gave first-round approval Aug. 13 to a pared-back property tax reduction measure that would limit city and county tax asking and replace a current property tax relief program with a more direct version.
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Proposals to legalize, tax recreational marijuana considered
A pair of proposals that seek to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis for Nebraskans 21 years and older were considered by the Judiciary Committee Aug. 2.
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Day three bill introduction
Lawmakers introduced 64 measures on the final day of bill introduction July 29.
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Special session convenes, bill introduction begins
Lawmakers convened July 25 to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Measures to address Medicaid coverage, child care provider shortages and the opioid epidemic were among those considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Changes to Nebraska’s criminal justice system, additional consumer protections and updates to the state’s safe haven law were among the topics considered by the Judiciary Committee this session.
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Session Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session creating an array of tax credits, allowing businesses to deduct certain expenses immediately and authorizing cities to use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
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Session Review: Urban Affairs
The Urban Affairs Committee advanced bills this session intended to coordinate anti-poverty initiatives, address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency and give community members greater say in the development of a proposed inland port district in Omaha.
Read MoreRevenue package containing good life district changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a package of tax-related measures, including one under which cities may use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreReentry framework for formerly incarcerated individuals approved
Lawmakers passed a measure April 11 that seeks to overhaul Nebraska’s approach to parole, probation and reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Read MoreLocal anti-poverty plans, housing agency requirements approved
A bill intended to coordinate anti-poverty initiatives, as well as address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency, received final approval from lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreInland port measure, child care grant programs approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 intended to give community members greater say in the development of a proposed inland port district in Omaha.
Read MoreRecognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders approved
Lawmakers passed a proposal April 11 meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members.
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Revenue package containing good life district changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to another package of tax-related proposals, including one under which cities could use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
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