von Gillern builds on leadership experience
Sen. R. Brad von Gillern knew that he needed sign-off from one person before making his latest foray into public service as a first-time candidate for elected office — his wife, Mary.
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DMV cleanup bill, single license plate requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 13 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup measure after amending it to include a proposal requiring the department to issue one license plate to each registered motor vehicle rather than two.
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Limits on school, ESU bond elections clear first round
A bill that would limit when school bond elections may be held was amended and advanced from general file March 12.
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Bill would classify ‘squatting’ as criminal trespass
The Judiciary Committee considered a measure March 5 intended to address the unlawful occupation of property.
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Student surveillance, tracking and monitoring debated
A measure that would require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy relating to the use of student surveillance, monitoring and tracking technology by school districts was discussed on general file Feb. 24.
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Bill would grant state auditor casino revenue oversight
The state auditor of public accounts would be able to scrutinize the books of authorized Nebraska gaming operators under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee Feb. 10.
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Affordable housing tax credit expansion amended, advanced
A bill intended to create additional investment in affordable housing and child care programs in Nebraska advanced from select file Feb. 7 after lawmakers clarified how its provisions would affect passthrough entities.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 194 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 22.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 21 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Legislature convenes, welcomes new members
Twenty-five members were sworn into office Jan. 8 as the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number comprises six re-elected members and 19 newly elected senators — including two who had been appointed and one nonincumbent who is returning after previously serving in the Legislature.
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New tax classification for owner-occupied housing advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 16 to a proposed constitutional amendment under which the Legislature could tax owner-occupied housing at a different rate than other classes of property.
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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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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.
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.
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