Among the proposals advanced by the Revenue Committee this session is a package of bills that cut individual and corporate income tax rates, speed up the phaseout of state taxation of Social Security income and expand a program intended to offset property taxes used to fund education.
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Lawmakers approved measures this session to expand broadband access throughout the state, provide for public-private partnerships and change laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
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The second session of the 107th Legislature adjourned sine die April 20.
Read moreSenators made several changes to the state’s existing broadband grant program under a bill passed April 13.
Read moreSenators passed a bill April 12 that makes a number of changes to laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill April 7 that cuts individual and corporate income tax rates, speeds up the phaseout of state taxation of Social Security income and expands a program intended to offset the amount of property taxes used to fund education.
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A bill that includes proposed cuts to Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates advanced to final reading April 5 after a successful cloture motion.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a proposal that would cut individual and corporate income tax rates, speed up the phaseout of state taxation of Social Security income and provide credits intended to offset the amount of property taxes paid to community colleges.
Read moreA bill intended to make several changes to the state’s program to spur broadband growth was advanced from general file March 28.
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A new process to review complaints that allege violations of the state’s One-Call Notification System Act would be established under a bill given first-round approval March 11.
Read moreA bill that would make a number of changes to laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles was amended to become an omnibus committee bill and advanced from general file March 11.
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A bill that would increase annual registration fees incrementally for vehicles powered by alternative fuels was heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 22.
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A bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 15 would allow the Public Service Commission to issue an expedited rail crossing permit for telecommunications carriers in certain cases.
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Of the transportation and telecommunications issues considered this session, senators prioritized rural broadband development, lower administrative fees and expanded license plate options.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill May 20 meant to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state.
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