Civil action proposed for paid sick leave violations
The Business and Labor Committee considered a proposal Feb. 9 to reinstate protections against employers who violate provisions of a voter-approved paid sick leave ballot initiative.
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Sen. Jana Hughes
School funding formula overhaul considered
The Education Committee considered a measure Feb. 2 that would use existing property tax relief funds to overhaul Nebraska’s school funding formula with the aim of lowering property taxes statewide.
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Session Review: General Affairs
The General Affairs Committee advanced proposals this session relating to the regulation of alternative nicotine products, medical cannabis, microdistilleries and mobile sports betting.
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TEEOSA review commission created
Lawmakers gave final approval May 30 to a measure that creates a commission to review the state’s school funding formula.
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TEEOSA review commission advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 21 to a measure that would create a commission to review the state’s school funding formula after amending out provisions that would have changed the formula and the school levy.
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Address confidentiality rules strengthened
A measure intended to strengthen confidentiality laws related to the residences of members of certain professions in Nebraska passed May 14.
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Strengthening of address confidentiality advanced
A measure intended to strengthen confidentiality laws related to the residences of members of certain professions in Nebraska cleared the first round of debate April 29.
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Nicotine alternative regulations updated
A measure that updates regulation of alternative nicotine products was given final approval April 25.
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Bill to update regulation of nicotine alternatives advanced
Lawmakers broadened a measure related to alternative nicotine products to add a 20% wholesale tax before giving the bill first-round approval March 19.
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Property tax relief through increased school funding proposed
A bill that seeks to reduce local property taxes by increasing state funding for public schools was considered Feb. 10 by the Education Committee.
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Amendments to property tax plan proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Aug. 7 on two potential additions to their anticipated property tax relief proposal.
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Gradual school levy cap reduction, additional state aid proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony July 29 on a proposal to reduce the maximum school district property tax levy over the next decade, directing more state aid to public schools.
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Day three bill introduction
Lawmakers introduced 64 measures on the final day of bill introduction July 29.
Read MorePrescription drug donation program created
Nebraska will establish a program to allow the donation of prescription drugs under a bill passed April 11.
Read MorePrescription drug donation program clears first round
Nebraska would establish a program to allow the donation of prescription drugs under a bill advanced from general file Feb.
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