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Sen. Robert Clements

Appropriations 

Funding sought for governor’s school aid proposal

March 16, 2023 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB681 LB583

The Legislature would appropriate $1 billion in additional funding to public schools this year under a bill heard March 15 by the Appropriations Committee.

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Health and Human Services 

Bill would require state approval for all directed health measures

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB859

The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 2 on a bill that would require local public health departments to receive state approval before implementing directed health measures.

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Revenue 

Inheritance tax cut approved

February 11, 2022 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB310

Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 11 that cuts inheritance tax rates on beneficiaries and increases the amount of property value that is exempt from the tax.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Increased security sought for ballot drop boxes

February 3, 2022February 4, 2022 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB1263

A bill to increase security of ballot drop boxes was heard Feb. 2 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Election funding restrictions considered

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB858

Private entities would be prohibited from funding elections in Nebraska under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

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Revenue 

Inheritance tax proposal amended, advanced

January 20, 2022 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB310 LB377

A proposal to cut inheritance tax rates and increase exemption amounts advanced to the final round of debate Jan. 20 after lawmakers amended it to ensure step relatives receive the same inheritance tax treatment as beneficiaries who are blood relatives.

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Revenue 

Bill to cut inheritance tax rates, increase exemptions advanced

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB310

Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 11 to a bill that would cut Nebraska’s inheritance tax rates while increasing the amount of property value that is exempt from the tax.

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Education 

In-state tuition for home-school students approved

April 15, 2021 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB92

Nebraska home-school students are eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska postsecondary educational institutions under a bill approved by lawmakers April 15.

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Education 

In-state tuition for home-school students amended, advanced

April 6, 2021 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB92

Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 6 to a bill that would make Nebraska home-school students eligible for in-state college tuition after amending a nondiscrimination provision in the original bill.

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Education 

Home school in-state tuition advanced

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB92

Nebraska home-school students would be eligible for in-state tuition at state postsecondary educational institutions under a bill advanced from general file March 23.

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Judiciary 

More notice, grace period proposed for concealed carry renewals

March 3, 2021 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB244 LB85

The Judiciary Committee heard two proposals March 3 to increase flexibility in Nebraska’s concealed handgun permit renewal process.

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Revenue 

Inheritance tax rate cuts proposed

February 18, 2021 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB310

The Revenue Committee considered a proposal Feb. 18 that would cut state inheritance tax rates while increasing the amount of property value that is exempt from the tax.

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Business and Labor 

Changes to education labor union membership proposed

February 9, 2021 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB684

A bill that would allow public school employees to join or leave a labor union at any time was heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 8.

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Judiciary 

Prohibition on fraudulent service and support animals considered

February 4, 2021 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB309

Tenants requiring the assistance of a service or emotional support animal would be required to provide specific documentation under a bill heard by members of the Judiciary Committee Feb. 4.

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Judiciary 

Elimination of public notification requirement considered for certain liens

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB844

A bill to streamline the termination of certain liens was considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 22.

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