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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Sen. Tom Briese
COVID-19 liability protections considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on a proposal meant to discourage frivolous lawsuits related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreChild care contribution tax credit proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill intended to improve access to child care and early childhood education programs for Nebraska families.
Read moreSales tax on services would be tied to rate cut
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would apply state sales tax to most services and cut the sales tax rate.
Read moreRacetrack casino bills considered
A bill to establish the regulatory oversight necessary to carry out a constitutional amendment passed in 2020 was considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee. Nebraska voters legalized casino gaming at licensed racetracks through an initiative petition drive.
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Review of state agencies sought
State agencies, boards, departments and councils would undergo an efficiency review under a bill considered Jan. 28 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 51 measures introduced were:
LB213, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, which would provide for an efficiency review of state agencies;
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General Affairs
Senators raised the state’s smoking age and changed the regulation of party busses and special designated licenses this session.
Read moreSmoking age raised
Lawmakers raised Nebraska’s smoking age Aug. 11.
Read moreBill to raise smoking age advanced
A bill to raise Nebraska’s smoking age advanced from general file July 21.
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Year-round daylight saving time proposed
Nebraskans would no longer reset their clocks twice a year under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreDay four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 38 measures introduced were:
LB946, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, which would change the sales tax rate and impose sales tax on additional services;
Read moreSession Review: General Affairs
Lawmakers made changes to the regulation of mechanical amusement devices, the Nebraska Lottery and vapor and tobacco products this session.
Read moreFarm winery definition changed
Farm wineries were redefined under a bill that passed final reading May 24.
Read moreLast-ditch property tax relief effort stalls
A scaled-down property tax relief proposal stalled in the Legislature May 22 after a failed cloture vote.
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