Additional budget requirements clear first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would require the Legislature to analyze long-term fiscal sustainability by adding a new step to the budget process.
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Expedited work site inspections discussed
State labor investigators would have more authority under a bill considered March 18 by the Business and Labor Committee.
Read moreGender equity requirement proposed for tax incentive program
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would require gender equity on the boards of companies receiving state business tax incentives.
Read moreUpdate to American civics requirements amended, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools was amended March 15 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
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Bill would prohibit minor consent defense
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would provide stronger sexual assault protections.
Read moreAdditional legislative fiscal tools sought
The Legislature would gain additional avenues to address state and local government budget concerns under two bills considered Feb. 28 by the Executive Board.
Read moreReform of restrictive housing procedures proposed
A bill that would make several changes to Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) procedures for inmates in restrictive housing and solitary confinement was heard Feb. 27 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read moreBill would require voter approval for wireless taxes
Municipalities could levy additional taxes on wireless services only with voter approval under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Redistricting bills considered
The Executive Board considered four proposals regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process Feb. 14.
Read moreHigher pay, lower age threshold considered for lawmakers
Member pay could increase and younger Nebraskans could serve in the Legislature under two proposals considered Feb. 6 by the
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New upper tax bracket, additional taxes on high incomes proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would create a fifth individual state income tax bracket and additional taxes on incomes of more than $1 million.
Read moreDay nine bill introduction
Senators continued the introduction of new bills Jan. 22.
Among the 111 measures introduced were:
LB495, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Justin Wayne, which would provide for collection of data on student disciplinary actions;
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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Legislature convenes, elects leaders
The 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read moreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
The provision of health insurance to individuals in temporary custody and rules governing property appraisers, public adjustors and payday and short-term lenders were among the topics considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
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