Child care tax credit expanded
Self-employed child care providers may apply for a state income tax credit under a bill approved by lawmakers Aug. 12.
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Harsher penalties proposed for sexual misconduct
The Judiciary Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 20 on four bills that would impose stricter penalties on authority figures who abuse their power to engage in sexual misconduct with minors.
Read moreSales tax turnback for water, sewer projects stalls
A bill that would turn back a portion of the state sales tax collected on water and sewer services to help cities and utilities pay for infrastructure upgrades stalled on first-round debate Feb. 10.
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Expanded child care tax credit advanced
Self-employed child care providers could apply for a state income tax credit under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 22.
Read moreCollege savings proposals approved
A bill creating three new state college savings programs received final approval in the Legislature May 24.
Read moreCollege savings account for each Nebraska newborn advanced
A bill that would create two college savings programs advanced from the second round of debate May 21 after lawmakers amended it to include a proposal to open an account for each Nebraska resident when he or she is born.
Read moreCertain public power equipment exempted from sales tax
Streetlights and power poles owned by a city are exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill passed by lawmakers May 23.
Read moreBond authority for certain NRDs extended
Lawmakers extended a special bonding authority for an Omaha-area natural resources district May 2.
Read moreBond authority extension for certain NRDs advanced after cloture vote
A bill that would extend certain bonding authority for an Omaha-area natural resources district advanced to the final round of debate April 25 after a successful cloture vote.
Read moreATM fee changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that changes certain ATM fees.
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College savings incentives advanced
A bill that would provide a cash incentive for employers who contribute to an employee’s state college savings plan advanced from general file April 16 after lawmakers amended it to include another college savings proposal.
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Bond authority extension for certain NRDs advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 8 that would extend certain bonding authority for an Omaha area natural resources district.
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ATM fee change clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file March25 that would change certain ATM fees.
Read moreSales tax exemption for certain public power equipment advanced
Power poles and power lines owned by a city or public power entity would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill advanced from general file March 25.
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Renewable chemical production tax credit proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 20 on a bill that would create a tax credit for Nebraska companies that use agricultural products to produce sustainable materials and renewable chemicals.
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