Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
A comprehensive update of Nebraska’s banking and securities laws was approved this session, along with changes to insurance regulation and commerce promotion.
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Bill would shift burden of proof in some valuation appeals
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would shift the burden of proof from property owners to county boards in valuation appeals heard by an independent commission.
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Bill would change tax brackets, rates and end some exemptions
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would restructure the state’s income tax brackets and expand the sales tax base.
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Judge’s ok suggested before sex offender access to children
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would provide stronger protections for children against registered sex offenders.
Read moreDay nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to introduce new bills.
Among the 64 bills introduced were:
LB438, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Sara Howard, which would increase cigarette and tobacco taxes as prescribed and provide for the distribution of funds;
Read moreTuition waiver for law enforcement officers passed
Nebraska law enforcement officers can apply for a tuition waiver under a bill approved by legislators March 24. LB906, introduced
Read moreHedging transaction authority for power agencies approved
A bill that allows certain public power districts to engage in hedging transactions on commodity futures was passed by the
Read moreTuition waiver for law enforcement officers advanced
Nebraska law enforcement officers could apply for a tuition waiver under a bill advanced from general file March 9. LB906,
Read moreHedging transaction authority for power agencies advances
Certain public power districts could engage in hedging transactions on commodity futures under a bill advanced by lawmakers Feb. 25.
Read moreNew insurance reporting standard proposed
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would provide new corporate governance reporting
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Lindstrom propelled by history
As a history major, Sen. Brett Lindstrom’s favorite era to study was the Industrial Revolution.
Read moreSenators consider bill to expedite evictions
Landlords could evict certain tenants sooner under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 6. LB385, introduced by Omaha
Read moreDay four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to introduce bills. Among the 36 bills introduced were: LB165, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Brett Lindstrom,
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