Apprenticeship requirements for TIF projects considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on a bill intended to increase the number of skilled tradespeople in Nebraska.
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Sen. John Cavanaugh
Homestead exemption, consumption tax proposals considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony July 31 on several measures related to property taxes, including one that would replace Nebraska’s current tax system with a consumption tax on new goods and services.
Read MoreADC child support income exclusion approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that changes how child support is handled for Nebraska recipients of the Aid to Dependent Children program.
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ADC child support income exclusion advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill April 3 that would exclude some child support income in determining eligibility for a government assistance program.
Read MoreLiquor, gaming and vaping package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 28 to a bill that contains several updates to state law governing liquor, gaming and vaping.
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Liquor, gaming and vaping package advanced
A proposal to regulate rickhouse operations in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus bill and advanced from general file March 4.
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AI political ad requirements proposed
Political ads generated with artificial intelligence would be required to disclose that information under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 28.
Read MoreCase transfer protections for juveniles approved
Certain statements made by juvenile defendants will no longer be allowed to be used against them in other proceedings under a bill passed by lawmakers Feb. 29.
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Right to counsel for public housing residents considered
Omaha public housing residents would be provided legal counsel at no cost to them during termination hearings and eviction cases under a bill heard Feb. 6 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreGrants for bike-sharing programs considered
The state would provide grants to nonprofit organizations that operate bike-sharing programs under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreEminent domain changes proposed
Additional regulations for the use of eminent domain were considered Feb. 2 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Case transfer protections for juveniles advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 25 to a bill that would prevent certain statements made by juvenile defendants from being used against them in other proceedings.
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Bill to extend mental health study deadlines advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 16 to a bill that would extend deadlines related to a study of the state’s mental health care capacity authorized by lawmakers last year.
Read MoreJuvenile confinement reporting changes considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would change certain reporting requirements for room confinement of juveniles in a detention facility.
Read MoreDigital keno option proposed
Nebraskans would have a new way to play keno under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee Feb. 13.
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