Electrical system grant program advanced
A proposal aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges advanced from general file March 31.
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Turnback tax proposal amended, advanced
Parking facilities for convention centers and arenas would qualify for state turnback tax assistance under a bill advanced from general file March 31.
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Tax cut package advances after successful cloture motion
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a proposal that would cut individual and corporate income tax rates, speed up the phaseout of state taxation of Social Security income and provide credits intended to offset the amount of property taxes paid to community colleges.
Read MoreBill to change broadband grant program advanced
A bill intended to make several changes to the state’s program to spur broadband growth was advanced from general file March 28.
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Racetrack casino regulation updates clear first round
A bill that would update Nebraska’s gaming regulations for horse racetrack casinos and the commission that governs them was amended and advanced from general file March 29.
Read MoreSouth Platte River canal project clears second round
A proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact advanced to the final round of debate March 29 after senators amended it to include conflict-of-interest provisions.
Read MoreLake development proposal amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 29 to a proposal to build several water recreation projects across the state after amending it to prohibit conflicts of interest and ensure public access to a proposed lake between Omaha and Lincoln.
Read MoreFederal rental assistance bill vetoed, override motion filed
A bill that would have required Gov. Pete Ricketts to apply for a second round of federal emergency rental assistance was vetoed by the governor March 29.
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Proposal to extend, increase funding for rural housing program advanced
A bill that would update an existing grant program in an effort to increase workforce housing in rural communities was advanced from general file March 28.
Read MoreBudget adjustment package passed
Lawmakers gave final approval March 29 to the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreExpanded homestead exemption amended, advanced
Veterans with a partial disability from a service-connected injury would qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from general file March 28.
Read MorePublic-private transportation partnership bill advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 28 that would allow certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska.
Read MoreCareer scholarship proposal clears first round
A proposal to codify an existing state scholarship program for postsecondary students enrolled in programs that lead to jobs in high-demand fields advanced from general file March 28.
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Pandemic funding bill clears second round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 28 that would appropriate the $1.04 billion allocated to Nebraska from federal pandemic relief funds after approving several amendments that made minor modifications to individual allocations within the proposal.
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Behavioral health points of contact for schools amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 28 to a bill intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for public school students after amending it to include a proposed mental health first aid training program.
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