Tax credit for volunteer emergency responders granted
Senators passed a proposal April 12 to give tax credits to volunteer emergency responders. LB886, introduced by Sen. Al Davis
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Water appropriation stream flow bill passes
Water currently used for generating hydropower can instead be used to maintain stream flow for fish, wildlife and recreation under
Read moreTax credit for volunteer emergency responders advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 23 to a proposal to give tax credits to volunteer emergency responders. LB886, introduced by
Read moreWater appropriation stream flow bill advances
Water currently used for generating hydropower could instead be used to maintain stream flow for fish, wildlife and recreation under
Read moreBill would prevent sale of fetal tissue
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 2 on a bill that would prohibit the sale of fetal tissue
Read moreProtections for student journalists proposed
A bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 25 would provide protections to student journalists. LB885, introduced by Hyannis 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 moreTax credit for volunteer emergency responders proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would create a tax credit for volunteer emergency responders.
Read moreChanges to special education reimbursement proposed
The state would use money from its general fund to reimburse schools for most of their special education costs under
Read moreDay eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 15 to introduce bills for the 104th Legislature, second session. Among the 26 measures introduced were: LB990,
Read moreFire districts authorized to levy taxes
A bill passed by the Legislature May 21 authorizes rural and suburban fire districts to levy property taxes. Currently, counties
Read moreAllocation of future Internet sales tax approved
Senators passed a bill May 21 that allocates potential tax revenue derived from Internet transactions. Federal legislation to authorize states
Read moreAllocation of Internet sales tax advanced
Senators gave first-round approval May 14 to a bill that would allocate tax revenue derived from Internet transactions. Federal legislation
Read moreFire district levy authority advanced
A bill advanced from general file May 12 would authorize rural and suburban fire districts to levy property taxes. Currently,
Read moreCattle brand inspection fee increased
Lawmakers passed a bill May 7 that permits an increase of the cattle brand inspection fee in Nebraska. Under LB85,
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