Grant requirements for historic building demolition advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 19 to a bill intended to preserve Nebraska’s historic buildings without hindering economic development.
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Revenue
Deputy county assessor authorization advanced
A bill intended to modernize county government processes advanced from the first round of debate Feb. 19.
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Relaxed creative district grant requirement clears first round
A measure intended to give the state Department of Economic Development more flexibility when granting certain funds advanced from general file Feb. 19.
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Employee recalculation requirement for tax incentives advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 19 to a proposal intended to ensure that Nebraska companies do not lose certain tax incentives when they spin off part of their business operations.
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Two-tier property valuation system proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposal to change Nebraska’s property valuation system and limit annual property tax increases.
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Distress warrant fee increase clears first round
A measure intended to help counties cover the cost of collecting delinquent taxes advanced from general file Feb. 11.
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Property tax hearing attendance rule updated
Lawmakers approved a measure Feb. 5 intended to increase accountability for local governments seeking to raise property taxes.
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Excise tax on remote cigar sales approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 5 intended to help Nebraska cigar shops compete with online retailers.
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Sales tax on array of services considered
An expanded sales tax base would help balance the state budget under a measure heard Feb. 4 by the Revenue Committee.
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Measure to trim tax credits, exemptions considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a proposal to eliminate several tax credits and exemptions in an effort to address the state’s budget shortfall.
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Tax increase to fund additional workforce housing considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a measure intended to create a stable funding source for two Nebraska workforce housing programs.
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Back-to-school sales tax holiday proposals considered
Nebraskans would receive a temporary tax break on back-to-school purchases under two measures heard Jan. 22 by the Revenue Committee.
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Property tax hearing attendance rule amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 20 to a bill intended to increase accountability for local governments seeking to raise property taxes.
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Excise tax on remote cigar sales advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 14 to a bill intended to close a gap in the state’s tobacco tax policies.
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Session Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee this session advanced bills to roll back recently enacted tax incentives, add guardrails to a program intended to incentivize retail development and raise the documentary stamp tax to provide housing assistance to sex trafficking and domestic violence survivors.
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