Expanded audit authority approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 1 that authorizes the Legislative Audit Office to conduct performance audits of two judicial branch
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Expanded audit authority advances
Lawmakers voted to advance a bill Feb. 11 that would give the Legislative Audit Office authority to conduct performance audits
Read moreSpecial legislative committees proposed
The Executive Board heard three proposals Feb. 8 to create special committees of the Legislature. LR403, introduced by Lincoln Sen.
Read moreTIF projects could be subject to legislative oversight
Projects that utilize tax increment financing (TIF) would be subject to oversight by the Legislature under a bill heard Feb.
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
Redistricting and expansion of legislative oversight topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers.
Read moreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Lawmakers considered bills this session that impact administrative leadership hires, election law and the state’s military installations.
Read moreSession Review: Revenue
The Legislature’s Revenue Committee considered bills this session that would provide agricultural property tax relief, grant tax credits for early childhood education professionals and modify arena turnback tax provisions.
Read moreLong-term care savings program ended
Nebraska’s Long-Term Care Savings Plan will be eliminated under a bill given final approval April 13. LB756, introduced by the
Read moreAdministrative procedures clarified
State agencies will have more direction and clarity regarding the promulgation of rules and regulations under a bill passed April
Read moreAccess to tax incentive data granted
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 that ensures the Legislative Audit Office’s access to data necessary for conducting performance audits
Read moreBill to end savings program for long-term care advanced
Nebraska’s Long-Term Care Savings Plan would be eliminated under a bill given first-round approval April 4. Syracuse Sen. Dan Watermeier,
Read moreAccess to tax incentive data advanced
A bill that would ensure the Legislative Audit Office’s access to data necessary for conducting performance audits of tax incentive
Read moreAdministrative procedure changes advanced
State agencies would have more direction and clarity regarding the promulgation of rules and regulations under a bill advanced from
Read moreBehavioral health task force established
A task force to examine gaps in Nebraska’s behavioral and mental health system was approved by senators Feb. 29. Syracuse
Read moreAccess to tax incentive data advanced
Senators advanced a bill Feb. 23 that would ensure the Legislative Audit Office’s access to data necessary for conducting performance
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