Bill would allow tax benefits for K-12 tuition
Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts could be used to pay private elementary and high school tuition under a bill heard March 4 by the Revenue Committee.
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Parity between top corporate, personal income tax rates sought
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a proposal to cut the state’s top corporate income tax rate.
Read moreNational Guard grave markers considered
Certain members of the Nebraska National Guard could receive a military grave marker under a bill considered Feb. 11 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Tax credit scholarship program proposed
Individuals and businesses could claim a state income tax credit for contributions they make to nonprofit organizations that grant scholarships to students who attend private schools under a bill heard Jan. 28 by the Revenue Committee.
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Constitutional limit on property tax revenue growth proposed
Nebraska voters could choose to limit annual growth in local property tax revenue to 3 percent under a proposal heard Jan. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreHuman trafficking bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 12 intended to assist victims of human trafficking.
Read moreProposal to decouple from federal tax change debated
Lawmakers debated a proposal Aug. 6 to decouple Nebraska’s tax code from a federal change made in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreHuman trafficking bill narrowed, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading related to human trafficking was narrowed Aug. 4 after senators voted to return it to select file.
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Proposal to decouple from federal tax changes considered
The Revenue Committee held a special hearing July 27 on a proposal that would decouple Nebraska’s tax code from federal changes meant to provide economic relief to businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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First-round debate begins on property tax relief proposal
Lawmakers debated a bill Feb. 19 and 20 that is intended to reduce the state’s reliance on property taxes to fund education by increasing state aid to public schools.
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Tax credit for private school scholarship contributions proposed
Individuals, businesses and other entities would be eligible for an income tax credit for contributing to nonprofit organizations that grant scholarships to students to attend a private school under a bill heard Feb. 19 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreHuman trafficking resources framework amended, advanced
A bill that would develop a statewide network of supports and services related to human trafficking was amended and advanced from select file Feb. 6.
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Human trafficking resources framework advanced
Nebraska would develop a statewide network of supports and services related to human trafficking under a bill given first-round approval Jan. 27.
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School aid increase proposed to reduce property taxes
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a proposal to reduce the state’s reliance on property taxes to fund education by increasing state aid to public schools.
Read moreSession Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that would require a political subdivision to hold a public hearing before increasing its property tax request, require out-of-state internet retailers to collect state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents and allow a county to impose a sales tax to pay a federal judgment against it.
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