Consumption tax proposal fails to advance
Nebraska voters could choose to replace property, income, sales, inheritance and estate taxes with a state consumption tax under a proposed constitutional amendment debated by lawmakers May 5.
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Sen. Steve Erdman
Bills would relocate game and parks headquarters
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills that would relocate the state Game and Parks Commission’s headquarters.
Read moreLimited local control proposed for speed limits
Certain cities and villages could lower maximum speed limits under a proposal heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 1.
Read moreHigher payments on certain game and parks lands considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a proposal that would update state law requiring the state Game and Parks Commission to make payments in lieu of taxes on lands it uses for wildlife management.
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Consumption tax proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would repeal state and local taxes and require the Legislature to enact a consumption tax on goods and services.
Read moreMobile massage therapy approved
Mobile massage therapy establishments are allowed to operate in Nebraska under a bill passed May 23.
Read moreMobile massage therapy bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 10 to a bill that would authorize mobile massage therapy establishments in Nebraska.
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Productivity-based ag land valuation system debated
Lawmakers debated a bill April 4 that would value farmland for property tax purposes based on the income it can produce.
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Bill would expand Medicaid preferred drug list
Antidepressant, antipsychotic and anticonvulsant medication would be added to the Medicaid Preferred Drug List under a bill considered March 28 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreIncome tax credit on property taxes considered
Nebraskans would receive a state income tax credit to offset part of their property tax bill under a proposed constitutional amendment heard Feb. 7 by the Revenue Committee.
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Display of national motto in schools proposed
Nebraska schools would be required to display the national motto in each school building under a bill considered by the Education Committee Jan. 22.
Read morePay raise proposed for oil and gas commissioners
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would increase the pay of commissioners who serve on the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which regulates the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry in the state.
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Income tax credit requested on property taxes paid to schools
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would provide Nebraskans with income tax credits against the amount of property taxes they pay to schools.
Read moreNew nurse licensure compact bill considered
A bill that would clear the way for Nebraska to join the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact was considered Feb. 15 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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