Business tax incentives stall on second round
An effort to create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act stalled on select file May 24 after a failed cloture vote.
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Business tax incentives advanced after successful cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 22 to a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act, which is set to end next year.
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New business tax incentive program debated
Lawmakers debated a bill May 15 that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act. The application period for that program is set to end next year.
Read moreStudy of OPS retirement system management approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 26 to a study of the possible management transfer of the Omaha school retirement plan to the state.
Read moreClean energy economic development changes adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill April 26 that makes changes to the Nebraska Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, commonly known as PACE.
Read moreOmnibus retirement bill passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus retirement measure.
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Study of OPS retirement system management clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would explore the possible transfer of management of the Omaha school retirement plan to the state.
Read moreClean energy economic development changes advanced
A bill that would make changes to the Nebraska Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, commonly known as PACE, advanced from general file April 8.
Read moreStudy of OPS retirement system management proposed
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony March 19 on a bill that would explore the possible transfer of management of the Omaha school retirement plan to the state.
Read moreOmnibus retirement bill clears first round
A bill that would make changes to the grievance process in the state’s retirement plan was amended to become an omnibus retirement bill and advanced from general file March 18.
Read moreFunds sought for pancreatic cancer research
The Appropriations Committee considered a proposal March 12 that would increase funding for pancreatic cancer research.
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Bill would expand online payday lending
Nebraska providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans—often called payday lenders—would be able to offer online loans under a bill considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee March 12.
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New business tax incentive program proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act.
Read moreLawmakers approve patient safety fund
The Legislature passed a bill March 7 that funds enhanced safety training for medical professionals.
Read moreRetirement plan administration changes adopted
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 28 to a bill that makes a number of governance and administrative changes to the Public Employees Retirement Board (PERB), Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System (NPERS), Nebraska Investment Council, Class V School Employees Retirement Plan and the Class V plan’s board of trustees.
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