The Revenue Committee this session advanced a major proposal that includes a new tax credit based on the amount of property taxes paid to a taxpayer’s school district, a new business tax incentive program and a requirement to provide matching funds for a potential project at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill containing several major tax proposals Aug. 13.
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A bill combining several major tax proposals advanced to the final round of debate Aug. 11 after a successful cloture motion.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill combining several major tax proposals.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval July 31 to the three components of the Legislature’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
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Lawmakers resumed debate July 22 on a major property tax measure after it was modified to address concerns raised regarding an earlier proposal.
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The Judiciary Committee held a joint hearing Feb. 27 on two proposals to ensure the visitation rights of grandparents.
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A proposed constitutional amendment to raise the maximum possible number of Nebraska state senators stalled on general file Feb. 5.
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The maximum possible number of Nebraska state senators would be raised under a proposed constitutional amendment heard by the Legislature’s Executive Board Jan. 22.
Read MoreA bill containing several election measures was passed by lawmakers May 13.
Read MoreThe state is authorized to create several new specialty license plates under a bill passed May 2.
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The Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would authorize the creation of several new specialty license plates.
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A bill that was amended to become an omnibus elections measure advanced to select file March 14.
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The 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read MoreThe speaker of the Legislature told lawmakers April 11 that 13 senators have notified the secretary of state that they wish to call a special session to pass legislation that would reduce property taxes. Several tax relief bills were introduced this session, but none have been successful.
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