State auditor funding reinstated, other line-item vetoes stand
Lawmakers voted May 31 to override a gubernatorial veto and increase funding to the state auditor’s office, but all other line-item vetoes were sustained.
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Sen. Robert Clements
State budget package passed
Lawmakers gave final approval this week to the seven components of the state’s $10.7 billion, two-year budget package following successful cloture votes.
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Budget package clears second round with lower cash reserve, other changes
Lawmakers amended and advanced three components of the state’s $12.975 million budget package this week. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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State budget package clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval this week to three components of the state’s $12.975 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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Funding sought for governor’s school aid proposal
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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Bill would require state approval for all directed health measures
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.
Read MoreInheritance tax cut approved
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.
Read MoreIncreased security sought for ballot drop boxes
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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Election funding restrictions considered
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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Inheritance tax proposal amended, advanced
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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Bill to cut inheritance tax rates, increase exemptions advanced
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.
Read MoreIn-state tuition for home-school students approved
Nebraska home-school students are eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska postsecondary educational institutions under a bill approved by lawmakers April 15.
Read MoreIn-state tuition for home-school students amended, advanced
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.
Read MoreHome school in-state tuition advanced
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.
Read MoreMore notice, grace period proposed for concealed carry renewals
The Judiciary Committee heard two proposals March 3 to increase flexibility in Nebraska’s concealed handgun permit renewal process.
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