Farm winery definition changed
Farm wineries were redefined under a bill that passed final reading May 24.
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Last-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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Bill amended to change farm winery definition
The definition of a farm winery would change under a bill advanced to select file May 15.
Read moreWorkers’ compensation privacy bill considered
Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 25 on a bill that would keep certain workers’ compensation reports private.
Read moreIncreased alcohol regulation sought
Alcohol licensees could face stricter regulation under a bill considered March 18 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read moreCritical infrastructure public records bill approved
Lawmakers passed bill March 15 intended to protect information related to critical infrastructure in Nebraska.
Read moreCritical infrastructure public records bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 7 intended to protect information related to critical infrastructure in Nebraska.
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Proposed sales tax hike would pay for property tax credits, school aid
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would raise the state sales tax rate, end several state sales and use tax exemptions and impose a surtax on high incomes to pay for additional property tax credits and state aid to public schools.
Read moreCritical infrastructure public records bill clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 14 to a bill intended to protect information related to critical infrastructure in Nebraska.
Read moreSupermajority vote proposed for rural school bonds
School districts in rural areas would need supermajority voter approval before issuing bonds under a bill heard Feb. 4 by the Education Committee.
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Sales tax requirements for remote sellers considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony on three bills Jan. 31 that would require out-of-state internet retailers to collect and remit state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents.
Read moreChild custody cannot be denied due to disability
The Legislature passed a bill April 18 that protects the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
Read moreProposal that would prevent child custody being denied due to disability amended, advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from select file April 10 that would protect the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
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Proposal that would prevent child custody being denied due to disability advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file March 27 that would protect the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
Read moreVacant property registration ordinances approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 15 intended to help cities address the problem of vacant properties.
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