Occupational licensure bill amended, advanced
Senators broadened an occupational licensure bill to add creation of a professional registry for interior designers before giving the measure second-round approval Jan. 30.
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Easing of occupational licensure clears first round
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 22 aimed at alleviating some occupational licensure regulations in Nebraska.
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Legislature convenes, elects Executive Board chair
Senators returned to the State Capitol Jan. 3 to begin the second session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
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Meyer appointed to represent District 41
Sen. Fred Meyer of Saint Paul was sworn in Nov. 15 to fill a vacancy in the Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreBriese resigns, governor seeks applicants
Albion Sen. Tom Briese submitted his resignation from the Nebraska Legislature to Gov. Jim Pillen Oct. 17
Read MoreBriese appointed state treasurer, will resign from Legislature
Albion Sen. Tom Briese announced his appointment by the governor to the office of state treasurer in an email to fellow senators Sept. 14. Current State Treasurer John Murante is leaving the position to lead the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems.
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Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers approved the state’s $10.7 billion budget package this session.
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Session Review: Business and Labor
Lawmakers approved an omnibus bill this session relating to the regulation of business and labor law in Nebraska.
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Session Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced proposals this session to cut Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates, provide additional property tax relief, create a refundable tax credit for certain parents and provide a tax credit for those who donate to organizations that grant scholarships to students to attend private school.
Read MoreState auditor funding reinstated, other line-item vetoes stand
Lawmakers voted May 31 to override a gubernatorial veto and increase funding to the state auditor’s office, but all other line-item vetoes were sustained.
Read MoreProperty tax relief increased, school revenue growth capped
A bill that provides additional property tax relief to Nebraskans while limiting increases in the amount of property taxes public school districts may collect received final approval from lawmakers May 25.
Read MoreBusiness and labor package passes
A bill containing a variety of business and labor measures passed the final round of debate May 24.
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Revenue omnibus bill that includes retail tax break advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 16 to a bill amended to include more than two dozen revenue-related measures, including one intended to attract new-to-Nebraska retail businesses.
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School revenue cap modified, advanced to final round
Lawmakers gave second-round approval May 11 to a bill that would provide additional property tax relief to Nebraskans while limiting increases in the amount of property taxes public school districts may collect.
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Business and labor package clears first round
A bill containing a variety of business and labor measures advanced from general file April 20 after a successful cloture motion.
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