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Sen. Jim Scheer and Sen. Lou Ann Linehan

Revenue

Last-minute tax package advances after cloture vote

August 7, 2020 admin Sen. Jim Scheer, LB1107 LB1106 LB930 LB720 LB1084

Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill combining several major tax proposals.

Revenue

Updated business tax incentive proposal stalls

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB720 LB1084

Lawmakers continued second-round debate July 22 on a proposal to replace the state’s current business tax incentive program, the application period for which is set to end this year.

Revenue

Amended business tax incentive proposal considered

February 7, 2020 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB720

The Revenue Committee held a special hearing Feb. 6 to hear testimony on an amendment to a bill introduced last year that would create a new business tax incentive program.

Ceremonies

Governor prioritizes property tax reduction, flood relief

January 15, 2020January 16, 2020 admin LB153 LB720

Gov. Pete Ricketts revealed his budgetary and legislative priorities for Nebraska during his State of the State address Jan. 15. The governor highlighted proposals to provide property tax relief and flood recovery.

Revenue Session Review 2019

Session Review: Revenue

July 1, 2019 admin Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, LB103 LB512 LB482 LB289 LB183 LB483 LB720 LB605 LB527 LB472 LB284 LB288 LB610 LB547 LB544 LB470 LB444 LB545 LB218 LB222 LB560 LB623 LB670 LB153 LB266 LB86 LB88 LB694 LB737 LB237 LB463 LB585

The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that would require a political subdivision to hold a public hearing before increasing its property tax request, require out-of-state internet retailers to collect state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents and allow a county to impose a sales tax to pay a federal judgment against it.

Ceremonies

Legislature adjourns sine die

May 31, 2019 admin LB183 LB720

The first session of the 106th Legislature adjourned sine die May 31, the 84th day of the scheduled 90-day session.

Revenue

Business tax incentives stall on second round

May 24, 2019 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB720 LB183 LB289

An effort to create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act stalled on select file May 24 after a failed cloture vote.

Revenue

Business tax incentives advanced after successful cloture vote

May 23, 2019 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB720 LB605 LB527

Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 22 to a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act, which is set to end next year.

Revenue

New business tax incentive program debated

May 16, 2019 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB720 LB605 LB527

Lawmakers debated a bill May 15 that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act. The application period for that program is set to end next year.