Voter approval for certain eminent domain uses proposed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that could potentially limit the use of eminent domain in Nebraska.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that could potentially limit the use of eminent domain in Nebraska.
Read MoreViolating state law regarding food labels would be a deceptive trade practice under a bill debated on general file Jan. 15.
Read MoreProsecutors would have increased authority to pursue people for receiving stolen firearms under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 15.
Read MoreSenators 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 MoreSenators gave first-round approval Jan. 13 to a bill that would allow military retirees to exclude half of their military retirement benefit pay from state income tax.
Read MoreSenators convened Jan. 8 to introduce new bills.
Among the 120 measures introduced were:
LB755, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would provide for and change home services permits for barbers, cosmetology and nail technology;
Read MoreElection law, tourism merchandising, public records law and open meeting rules were discussed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreLawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
Read MoreMeasures restricting the use of eminent domain by renewable energy developers, extending an Omaha-area natural resources district’s bonding authority and merging the state agencies responsible for recommending energy policies and administering environmental regulations were among the bills advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that would require a political subdivision to hold a public hearing before increasing its property tax request, require out-of-state internet retailers to collect state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents and allow a county to impose a sales tax to pay a federal judgment against it.
Read MoreState employee work schedules may be adjusted to allow participation in approved youth mentoring programs under a bill passed May 24.
Read MoreA bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. Census advanced to select file May 23.
Read MoreLawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill May 21 that would authorize adjustments to state employee work schedules to allow participation in approved youth mentoring programs.
Read MoreA bill containing several election measures was passed by lawmakers May 13.
Read MoreLandowners have the ability to contest the use of eminent domain by renewable energy developers under a bill passed May 13.
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