Tax proposals narrowed, advanced to final round
Lawmakers scaled back three tax-related measures on select file April 11 to reduce a projected budget deficit at the end of the next fiscal biennium.
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First responder compensation increased
A one-time death benefit available to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty will increase under a bill passed April 12.
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Elimination of concealed handgun permit requirement stalls
A bill that would allow Nebraskans to carry a concealed handgun without a permit stalled on select file after an unsuccessful cloture motion April 11.
Read MoreEmergency small business grant bill amended, advanced
A bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events was amended and advanced from select file April 11.
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Occupational licensing bill discussed
Lawmakers considered a bill on select file April 8 meant to increase professional opportunities for individuals with a criminal history.
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Proposal to add district judge in Douglas County amended, advanced
A bill that would add a district judge to the state’s fourth judicial district was amended to become an omnibus judicial measure and advanced from general file April 8.
Read MoreCriminal justice bill amended, advanced
A bill introduced to require certain felony sentences to be served in a county jail was replaced with provisions to address mental and physical health concerns of incarcerated individuals.
Read MoreEconomic recovery proposal amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that would direct federal and state dollars to pandemic recovery efforts across the state was returned to select file and amended April 7.
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Bill to increase penalties for assault on public bus drivers debated
A bill that would increase the penalty for assault on a public transportation driver was discussed on general file April 8.
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Executive branch closing fund clears first round
The Nebraska governor could use a new fund to attract and retain “high-impact” business projects or facilities if the money likely would be a determining factor under a bill advanced from general file April 7.
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Rural development tax credit increase advanced
A bill that would increase the amount of tax incentives available for certain livestock modernization or expansion projects and other qualifying rural Nebraska businesses advanced from general file April 7.
Read MoreChange to sales and use tax collection fee, other measures advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 7 to a bill that would increase the amount businesses receive for collecting and remitting state sales and use tax after amending it to include other sales tax measures considered by the Revenue Committee this session.
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Loan forgiveness, teacher certification changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 7 to a bill intended to address a shortage of teachers in Nebraska schools.
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Agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill discussed
Owners of modern farm machinery would have the same access as authorized dealers to the software, tools, technical manuals and parts needed to make repairs under a bill discussed on general file April 7.
Read MoreHolocaust education standards amended, advanced
A bill intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust and other acts of genocide advanced to the final round of debate April 7 after lawmakers amended it to clarify which events those lessons would cover.
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