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Senators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreSenators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreLawmakers addressed a crisis at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, made several changes to licensure requirements for health care professionals and revised laws governing public benefits.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee this session advanced a major proposal that includes a new tax credit based on the amount of property taxes paid to a taxpayer’s school district, a new business tax incentive program and a requirement to provide matching funds for a potential project at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill Aug. 12 intended to assist victims of human trafficking.
Read MoreA bill combining several major tax proposals advanced to the final round of debate Aug. 11 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a proposal Aug. 6 to decouple Nebraska’s tax code from a federal change made in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill combining several major tax proposals.
Read MoreA bill on final reading related to human trafficking was narrowed Aug. 4 after senators voted to return it to select file.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee held a special hearing July 27 on a proposal that would decouple Nebraska’s tax code from federal changes meant to provide economic relief to businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreLawmakers resumed debate July 22 on a major property tax measure after it was modified to address concerns raised regarding an earlier proposal.
Read MoreNebraskans could deduct employer contributions to their state college savings accounts from their state income taxes under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 3.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a bill Feb. 19 and 20 that is intended to reduce the state’s reliance on property taxes to fund education by increasing state aid to public schools.
Read MoreIndividuals, businesses and other entities would be eligible for an income tax credit for contributing to nonprofit organizations that grant scholarships to students to attend a private school under a bill heard Feb. 19 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreA bill that would turn back a portion of the state sales tax collected on water and sewer services to help cities and utilities pay for infrastructure upgrades stalled on first-round debate Feb. 10.
Read MoreA bill that would develop a statewide network of supports and services related to human trafficking was amended and advanced from select file Feb. 6.
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