Human trafficking bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 12 intended to assist victims of human trafficking.
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Proposal 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.
Read moreValuation adjustment for destroyed property approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 intended to provide tax relief to those whose property has been destroyed by a natural disaster.
Read moreValuation adjustment for destroyed property amended, advanced
A bill intended to provide tax relief to those whose property has been destroyed by a natural disaster was advanced to the final round of debate May 21 after lawmakers amended it to address constitutionality concerns.
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Tax credit for private school scholarship donations stalls
A bill that would create an income tax credit for those who donate money to nonprofits that grant scholarships to students to attend a private elementary or secondary school stalled on general file May 13.
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Property tax relief through increased school funding debated
Lawmakers debated a proposal May 7 to reduce property taxes by raising the state sales tax rate and directing the additional revenue to Nebraska’s public schools.
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Sales tax hike would decrease property taxes via additional school aid
Three legislative committees heard testimony April 24 on a proposal to direct new sales tax revenue to the state’s public schools in an effort to reduce property taxes.
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