Social Security income tax partial phaseout approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 to reduce taxation of Social Security income in Nebraska over several years with the intention of eliminating it entirely.
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More service members eligible for grave markers
Additional Nebraska service members are eligible to receive a military grave marker under a bill passed May 19.
Read MorePriority college admission for service members passed
Certain uniformed service members will receive priority college admission under a bill passed by lawmakers May 19.
Read MoreJoint hearing for property tax request increases approved
Certain political subdivisions must hold a joint public hearing before increasing their property tax requests under a bill passed by lawmakers May 19.
Read MoreHistory license plates approved
Senators passed a bill May 19 that creates a new specialty license plate celebrating Nebraska history.
Read MoreWater safety license plate passed
A new specialty license plate that seeks to educate the public about water safety was approved by the Legislature May 19.
Read MoreExpanded child care assistance approved
More Nebraskans are eligible for subsidized child care assistance under a bill passed May 19.
Read MoreJuvenile court standards expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill May 19 that ensures legal consultation for juveniles facing serious criminal charges.
Read MoreEmergency YRTC placements approved
Juveniles housed in the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers can be moved more quickly during an emergency situation under a bill passed May 19.
Read MoreAg land valuation reduced for purposes of school bonding
Lawmakers approved a bill May 19 intended to shift the cost of school bonds away from owners of farm and ranch land.
Read MoreSeizure action plans for students approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 19 that requires each public, private, denominational and parochial school in Nebraska to create individualized health plans for students with seizure disorders.
Read MoreInland port authorities authorized
A bill intended to spur commercial economic development passed final reading May 19.
Read MoreLegal framework for carbon dioxide sequestration created
Lawmakers passed a bill May 19 that creates a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.
Read MoreUnemployment eligibility expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill May 19 to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Read MorePretrial DUI sobriety program approved
Individuals awaiting trial for driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs may enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill passed by lawmakers May 19.
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