Measure to tax services, fund property tax relief falls to filibuster
A proposal to impose the state sales and use tax on certain services to fund additional property tax relief stalled on general file May 19 after a failed cloture motion.
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Sen. Tom Brandt
Natural resources omnibus clears final round
A Natural Resources Committee omnibus bill that creates a battery collection and recycling program received final approval from lawmakers May 14.
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Overweight raw-milk truck measure passed
Senators approved a bill May 14 intended to avoid wastage of raw milk produced at Nebraska dairy farms.
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Natural resources, environmental agency merger approved
A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources received final approval from lawmakers May 1.
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Overweight raw-milk truck measure amended, advanced
A bill intended to avoid wastage of raw milk produced at Nebraska dairy farms advanced from the first round of debate April 23.
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Agency merger proposal amended, advanced
A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources advanced to the final round of debate April 22 after lawmakers amended it to retain provisions governing the disposal of low-level radioactive waste.
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Natural resources package that includes battery program advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a Natural Resources Committee omnibus bill after amending it to include a proposed battery collection and recycling program as well as several other measures.
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Natural resources, environmental agency merger advanced
A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources advanced from general file April 2.
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Measure calls for stop signs at Capitol intersection
The Executive Board heard testimony March 18 on a proposal intended to improve pedestrian safety near the state Capitol.
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Income tax cut ‘pause’ considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would end incremental income tax rate cuts earlier than planned to help address the state’s projected revenue shortfall.
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Proposals to tax services, candy and soft drinks considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on two bills intended to stabilize Nebraska’s finances by broadening its sales tax base.
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Bill would merge natural resources, environmental agencies
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would merge two state agencies tasked with safeguarding, regulating and monitoring Nebraska’s water resources.
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New tax classification for owner-occupied housing stalls
A proposal that would allow lawmakers to tax owner-occupied housing at a different rate than other classes of property stalled on the second round of debate Aug. 20 after a failed cloture motion, ending debate on it during the special session.
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New tax classification for owner-occupied housing advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 16 to a proposed constitutional amendment under which the Legislature could tax owner-occupied housing at a different rate than other classes of property.
Read MoreDark fiber licensing authorized
Lawmakers passed a bill March 15 intended to speed the deployment of broadband internet service to Nebraska’s rural areas.
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