Session Review: Nebraska Retirement Systems
Senators approved measures this session that make changes to laws covering administration of the retirement programs of the Nebraska State Patrol and certain firefighters.
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Sen. Eliot Bostar
Tax credits for caregivers, others created
Lawmakers approved a bill April 18 creating several new tax credits, including one to help Nebraskans offset expenses they incur when caring for a family member.
Read MorePacific conflict stress test requirements, Asian American commission created
A bill meant to prepare supply chains and critical infrastructure for the risk of a possible Pacific conflict was given final approval April 11.
Read MoreProposed tax credits reduced, advanced
A bill containing several proposed tax credits, including one to help Nebraskans offset expenses they incur when caring for a family member, advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended it to reduce its cost.
Read MoreState Patrol retirement changes clear final round
A proposal that changes provisions related to the Nebraska State Patrol Retirement System was given final approval April 11.
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Pacific stress test bill expanded, clears first round
A bill meant to prepare supply chains and critical infrastructure for the risk of a possible Pacific conflict advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers declined to make it a vehicle to attempt to return Nebraska to winner-take-all distribution of the state’s Electoral College votes.
Read MoreState patrol retirement measure advanced to select file
A proposal that would change provisions related to the Nebraska State Patrol Retirement System was narrowed and advanced from general file April 2.
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Family caregiver credit, other revenue measures advanced
A proposal intended to help Nebraskans who incur expenses when caring for a family member cleared the first round of debate March 28 after lawmakers amended it to include nearly a dozen other tax measures.
Read MoreExcise tax on commercial electric vehicle charging proposed
Nebraska would qualify for federal funding intended to establish a national electric vehicle charging network under a bill heard Feb. 22 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreGenetic information safeguards passed
Nebraskans will have more control over use of their genetic information under a bill passed by lawmakers Feb. 8.
Read MoreIncome tax credit for family caregivers proposed
Nebraskans could claim a state income tax credit for certain expenses they incur when caring for a family member under a bill heard Jan. 25 by the Revenue Committee.
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Safeguards advanced for genetic information privacy
Nebraskans would have more control over use of their genetic information under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 23.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved two omnibus transportation and telecommunications packages this session that, among other provisions, create a broadband office in Nebraska and repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement for riders age 21 and older.
Read MoreState broadband office approved
An omnibus telecommunications measure passed the final round of debate May 23.
Read MoreARPA funds sought for second Lincoln water source
A proposal intended to use federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to help Lincoln find a new source of drinking water was heard by the Appropriations Committee March 14.
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