Statewide building code adopted
A bill making the state’s building code the default code for municipalities passed May 13.
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Regional public transit bill advances
A bill designed to expand mass transit in eastern Nebraska advanced to select file May 9.
Read moreJudicial tampering penalties increased
Penalties for witness and jury tampering were increased by legislation passed May 2.
Read moreAffordable housing bill expanded, advanced
Affordable housing projects in extremely blighted areas would receive first priority for state assistance under a bill advanced from general file April 24.
Read moreStatewide building code advances
A bill to make the state’s building code the default code for municipalities advanced to select file April 23.
Read moreBallot measure for TIF repayment extension approved
A proposal that could extend the maximum length of time to repay tax-increment financing indebtedness in certain cases was given final approval April 18.
Read morePreference for opportunity zones approved
Senators passed a bill April 18 designed to rejuvenate economically disadvantaged areas.
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Increased judicial tampering penalties advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 16 to a bill that would increase penalties for witness and jury tampering.
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Program to license and regulate hemp industry advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 15 to a bill that would authorize and regulate the growing, processing and handling of hemp and hemp products in Nebraska.
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TIF repayment extension advanced
A proposal that could extend the maximum length of time to repay tax-increment financing indebtedness in certain cases advanced from general file April 4.
Read moreOpportunity zone preferences given first-round approval
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 27 designed to rejuvenate economically disadvantaged areas.
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TIF repayment extension stalls on first round
After debate spanning two days, a proposal that could extend the maximum length of time to repay tax-increment financing indebtedness in certain cases stalled on general file March 26.
Read moreResidential testing for lead-based paint proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would require testing for lead-based paint during the sale or rental of older residences in Nebraska.
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Bill would eliminate waiting period for voting rights
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would allow Nebraskans convicted of a felony to have their voting rights restored sooner.
Read moreConstitutional amendment to ban convict slavery passed
The removal of an obsolete provision in the state constitution will be placed on the ballot for voters’ consideration under a measure passed by the Legislature March 7.
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