Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Senators created a statewide commission, added to an established state holiday and took up several election proposals this session.
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Sen. Justin Wayne
Urban Affairs
Proposals to address blighted property, affordable housing needs and municipal law were among the topics taken up by the Legislature this session.
Read moreAffordable housing bill passed
A bill intended to increase the availability of certain types of housing passed Aug. 13.
Read moreAfrican American commission created
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 that creates a state Commission on African American Affairs.
Read moreAffordable housing bill amended, advanced
A bill that seeks to increase the availability of certain types of housing was expanded and advanced to final reading Aug. 11.
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Affordable housing bill advanced
A bill that would expand availability of certain types of housing advanced to select file Aug. 3 after discussion spanning several days.
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Police oversight boards considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony July 31 on a bill that would require certain Nebraska cities to establish citizen police oversight boards.
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Lawmakers vote to allow introduction of police oversight bill
Senators voted to suspend the Legislature’s rules July 23 to permit introduction of a new bill.
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African American commission advances
A bill that would create the state Commission on African American Affairs advanced from general file March 10.
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Tax form change for NEST contributions advanced
Nebraska taxpayers could direct state income tax refunds to their Nebraska Education Savings Trust Plan accounts under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
Read moreAfrican American commission proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would create the state Commission on African American Affairs.
Read moreLand bank changes proposed
Land banks would face more restrictions under a bill considered Feb. 11 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreGaming constitutional amendment proposed
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize games of chance in Nebraska.
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Bill would legalize sports betting
Sports wagering would be legalized under a bill considered Feb. 10 by the General Affairs Committee. LB971, introduced by Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha, would redefine the state’s definition of a lottery to include wagers on sports contest, excluding high school and youth games.
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Tax deduction proposed for employers of felons
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a proposal to provide an income tax deduction to Nebraska businesses that employ individuals convicted of a felony.
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