Additional budget requirements clear first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would require the Legislature to analyze long-term fiscal sustainability by adding a new step to the budget process.
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Sen. Tony Vargas
Expedited work site inspections discussed
State labor investigators would have more authority under a bill considered March 18 by the Business and Labor Committee.
Read moreGender equity requirement proposed for tax incentive program
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would require gender equity on the boards of companies receiving state business tax incentives.
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Bill would prohibit minor consent defense
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would provide stronger sexual assault protections.
Read moreAdditional legislative fiscal tools sought
The Legislature would gain additional avenues to address state and local government budget concerns under two bills considered Feb. 28 by the Executive Board.
Read moreReform of restrictive housing procedures proposed
A bill that would make several changes to Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) procedures for inmates in restrictive housing and solitary confinement was heard Feb. 27 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read moreBill would require voter approval for wireless taxes
Municipalities could levy additional taxes on wireless services only with voter approval under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read moreHigher pay, lower age threshold considered for lawmakers
Member pay could increase and younger Nebraskans could serve in the Legislature under two proposals considered Feb. 6 by the
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New upper tax bracket, additional taxes on high incomes proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would create a fifth individual state income tax bracket and additional taxes on incomes of more than $1 million.
Read moreRestrictions approved for payday lenders
Providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans will be required to provide more information to borrowers under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
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Restrictions for payday lenders advanced
Providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans would be required to provide more information to borrowers under a bill advanced by lawmakers April 6.
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Lawmaker pay increase proposed
The Executive Board considered a measure Feb. 21 that seeks to increase the pay of Nebraska lawmakers.
Read moreTransparency proposed for immigration enforcement
Public notification would be required before local law enforcement agencies could accept immigration enforcement responsibilities under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 14.
Read moreAlternative teaching certification path discussed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would create a two-year alternative certification path for those who wish to teach in Nebraska’s public schools.
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Tax bracket adjustments proposed
A tax increase on those with high incomes would pay for a tax cut for low- and middle-income Nebraskans under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 2.
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