Day five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 50 measures introduced were:
LB266, sponsored by Omaha Sen. John McCollister, which would adopt the Renewable Energy Standards Act;
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Senator finds finish line at the Capitol
Marathon running provides valuable lessons in politics for new Sen. John McCollister.
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Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law updates, an evaluation of state procurement practices and Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states were addressed this session by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Session Review: Revenue
Among the proposals advanced by the Revenue Committee this session is a package of bills that cut individual and corporate income tax rates, speed up the phaseout of state taxation of Social Security income and expand a program intended to offset property taxes used to fund education.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, 13 senators depart
The second session of the 107th Legislature adjourned sine die April 20.
Read moreImagiNE Act reporting requirements, other provisions updated
Lawmakers approved a measure April 13 that modifies Nebraska’s main business tax incentive program.
Read moreOmnibus election bill clears final round
Lawmakers gave final approval April 13 to a bill that makes a number of changes to Nebraska’s election laws.
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Occupational licensing bill discussed
Lawmakers considered a bill on select file April 8 meant to increase professional opportunities for individuals with a criminal history.
Read moreImagiNE Act reporting requirements, other changes advanced
A bill that would make several changes to Nebraska’s main business tax incentive program cleared the first round of debate April 6.
Read moreOmnibus election bill clears first round
A clean-up bill that would make numerous changes to election law in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus election measure and advanced to select file April 6.
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Capitol maintenance fund proposed
The state would provide $20 million to a newly created fund for projects at the Nebraska State Capitol under a bill considered Feb. 2 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read moreConvention of the states proposal passed after cloture vote
Senators passed a resolution Jan. 28 to authorize Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 6 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Senators expanded state benefits for low-income Nebraskans, reformed youth rehabilitation and treatment centers and addressed a variety of licensure issues this session.
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