Session Review: Judiciary
Police accountability, criminal justice reform and tenant housing security were among the measures considered by members of the Judiciary Committee this session.
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Session Review: Natural Resources
Proposals to ban the use of treated seed in ethanol production and create a legal framework for carbon dioxide sequestration were among the measures advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreSession Review: Redistricting
The Redistricting Committee considered criteria this session that will guide the Legislature in the 2021 redistricting process.
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Session Review: Retirement Systems
Lawmakers overcame a gubernatorial veto to authorize a state takeover of management duties for the Omaha school retirement plan this session.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Of the transportation and telecommunications issues considered this session, senators prioritized rural broadband development, lower administrative fees and expanded license plate options.
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Session Review: Urban Affairs
Lawmakers established inland port authorities, implemented provisions of an economic development-related constitutional amendment, updated annexation law and created a registry for home inspectors.
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Session Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that cut Nebraska’s top corporate income tax rate and will exempt military retirement pay and a percentage of Social Security income from state income tax.
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Legislature adjourns sine die
The 107th Legislature, first session, adjourned sine die May 27.
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Legislature overrides veto; state will manage OPS retirement plan
Lawmakers voted May 26 to override the governor’s veto of a bill that authorizes a state takeover of management duties for the Omaha school retirement plan.
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Lawmakers override veto; SNAP eligibility expanded
Senators voted May 26 to override a veto of a bill expanding eligibility for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps.
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Veto of home energy assistance expansion overridden
Lawmakers successfully overrode a veto May 26 of a bill expanding a program that assists low-income homeowners in Nebraska.
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Redistricting guidelines adopted
Lawmakers approved criteria May 26 that will guide the Legislature in the 2021 redistricting process.
Read MoreSenators named to special committees
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to two special committees May 26.
Read MoreOmnibus gun bill passed
A bill that updates several concealed carry provisions and the state’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act passed May 21.
Read MorePhased-in corporate tax cut, other tax measures approved
Lawmakers approved a bill May 21 that cuts Nebraska’s top corporate income tax rate by approximately one-half of 1 percent over the next two years.
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