Corporate, individual income tax rate cuts proposed
Nebraska’s top corporate and individual income tax rates would fall to 5.84 percent by 2026 under proposals heard Jan. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill would accelerate adoption of healthy soil practices
A state-assisted learning community would help farmers adopt practices that improve Nebraska’s soil and water health under a bill heard Jan. 26 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreParole for lifetime sentences, medical conditions proposed
An offender serving a life sentence or who has certain medical illnesses could be eligible for parole under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.
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COVID-19 vaccine exemption sought
Some Nebraskans would be able to opt out of an employer COVID-19 vaccination mandate under a bill heard Jan. 27 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreCommuter rail study proposed
The state would study the feasibility of a high-speed rail system between Nebraska’s two largest cities under a bill considered Jan. 27 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Criminal justice reform measure discussed
A bill that would enact a series of measures intended to reduce Nebraska’s inmate population and lower recidivism rates was heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.
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Innovation partnership bill advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 26 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research institutions in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
Read MoreDevelopmental disability services evaluation proposed
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would require an evaluation of Nebraska’s developmental disability services system.
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School funding formula “revamp” considered
Nebraska would set aside a portion of its sales tax revenue to fund a new form of state aid to public schools under a pair of proposals heard by lawmakers this week.
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Election funding restrictions considered
Private entities would be prohibited from funding elections in Nebraska under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill would shorten early voting, vote by mail periods
Nebraskans would have less time to vote prior to Election Day under a bill heard Jan. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreExtension of postpartum Medicaid coverage discussed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill intended to expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers in Nebraska.
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Proposal to set school tax credit amount clears first round
A state tax credit intended to offset part of Nebraskans’ property tax bills would not fall below its current amount under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 26.
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Proposal for allocating federal pandemic relief funds considered
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on the governor’s recommendations to appropriate federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Homeowner notification prior to excavation considered
Excavators would be required to give notice to homeowners prior to breaking ground under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 25.
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