Bill to speed up Social Security income tax phaseout advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 25 to a proposal to speed up the eventual elimination of state taxation of Social Security income.
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Bill would expand keno options
A bill to allow digital keno in Nebraska was heard Jan. 24 by the General Affairs Committee.
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Budget adjustments offered
Mid-biennium adjustments to the state’s budget were considered by the Appropriations Committee Jan. 24. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd-numbered years and adjustments made during legislative sessions held in even-numbered years.
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Statute of limitations on child sexual assault discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 21 on a bill that would change the statute of limitations for child sexual assault cases.
Read MoreInformed consent sought for stem cell therapy
Nebraskans would have to agree in writing to receive certain stem cell therapies under a bill heard Jan. 21 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Bill would eliminate concealed handgun permit requirement
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 20 on a bill that would allow Nebraskans to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.
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Chief justice hails Nebraska coronavirus response, notes challenges
Focusing on the courts’ continuing pandemic response, Chief Justice Michael Heavican of the Nebraska Supreme Court delivered his State of the Judiciary address to lawmakers Jan. 21.
Read MoreProposals to limit school district tax increases considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 20 on two bills that, with some exceptions, would cap annual increases in the amount of property taxes collected by public school districts.
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Amended convention of the states proposal advanced
An amended resolution to authorize Nebraska to participate in a convention of the states advanced from select file Jan. 20.
Read MoreDay 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 95 new measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 20.
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Religious freedom protections sought
Nebraskans could not be compelled to violate their religious beliefs unless essential to further a compelling state interest under a
Read MoreDeceptive interview methods could be prohibited in juvenile cases
The use of deceptive questioning of juveniles in connection with a crime would be prohibited under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 19.
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Inheritance tax proposal amended, advanced
A proposal to cut inheritance tax rates and increase exemption amounts advanced to the final round of debate Jan. 20 after lawmakers amended it to ensure step relatives receive the same inheritance tax treatment as beneficiaries who are blood relatives.
Read MoreBill would prevent school tax credit reduction
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 19 on a proposal intended to prevent a tax credit based on school property taxes paid from falling below its current amount.
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Expanded perinatal mental health screening proposed
A bill to expand mental health screening for women who have recently given birth was heard Jan. 19 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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