Session Review: General Affairs
Senators established casino gaming regulations, permanently legalized to-go alcohol sales authorized during the pandemic and expanded the type of fireworks that can be sold in Nebraska.
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Sen. Tom Briese
COVID-19 liability protections adopted
Senators approved a proposal May 20 intended to prohibit frivolous coronavirus-related lawsuits.
Read moreMicroenterprise tax credit changes approved
Senators passed a bill May 20 intended to modernize the state’s small business tax credit.
Read moreCasino regulation finalized
A bill that implements provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 passed May 20.
Read moreAg land valuation reduced for purposes of school bonding
Lawmakers approved a bill May 19 intended to shift the cost of school bonds away from owners of farm and ranch land.
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Sports wagering narrowed, keno parity added to casino regulation bill
A bill on final reading that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 was amended May 13 after senators voted to return it to select file.
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COVID-19 liability protections advanced
Senators advanced a proposal from general file May 11 intended to prohibit frivolous coronavirus-related lawsuits.
Read moreKeno provisions removed, casino regulation bill returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 was narrowed May 10 after senators voted to return it to select file.
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Microenterprise tax credit changes advance
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 26 intended to modernize the state’s small business tax credit.
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Cap on property tax request increases stalls
A proposal to limit increases in property taxes collected by local governments stalled on general file April 22 after a failed cloture motion.
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Reduced ag land valuation for school bonding advanced
A bill intended to shift the cost of school bonds away from owners of farm and ranch land advanced from general file April 21.
Read moreElectronic keno retained, casino regulation bill advanced
A bill that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 advanced from select file April 20.
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Hearing held on gaming bill amendment
The General Affairs Committee considered an amendment March 29 to a bill that would implement provisions of a constitutional amendment approved in 2020 that authorized games of chance at licensed racetracks.
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Regulatory framework for racetrack casinos advanced
A bill that would implement provisions of a constitutional amendment approved in 2020 was expanded and advanced from general file March 17.
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State would define, pay classroom expenses
The Education Committee heard testimony March 1 on a proposed constitutional amendment intended to decrease Nebraska’s reliance on property taxes to fund public education.
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