Water safety license plate advanced
A new specialty license plate that seeks to educate the public about water safety received first-round approval from lawmakers May 4.
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Economic forecasting board raises revenue projections
In its final meeting before the Legislature considers possible adjustments to several bills that would cut tax revenue, the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted April 29 to raise revenue projections in the short term.
Read MoreState aid to counties for certain federal judgments advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 29 to a bill that would provide state general funds to counties to pay certain federal judgments.
Read MoreTreated seed in ethanol production banned
Lawmakers gave final approval April 29 to a bill that prohibits the use of seed in ethanol production under certain circumstances and makes additional changes to laws governing natural resources in Nebraska.
Read MoreIncome tax credit change approved for passthroughs
Lawmakers gave final approval April 29 to a bill that changes the way in which passthrough entities claim a refundable income tax credit under the Property Tax Incentive Act.
Read MoreNonresident park entry fee increase clears first round
A bill that would increase state park entry fees for nonresidents advanced from general file April 29.
Read MoreSpecial committee on flood control, water resources advanced
A legislative task force would study potential flood control projects and related economic development opportunities in three areas of the state under a bill advanced from the first round of debate April 29.
Read MoreHome inspector registry approved
Home inspectors in Nebraska are required to register with the state under a bill passed April 29.
Read MoreStudent discipline tracking system approved
Nebraska will track and report individual student discipline data under a proposal given final approval April 29.
Read MoreHair discrimination banned
A bill to extend employment discrimination protections was approved by lawmakers April 29.
Read MoreFinancial assistance approved for assault patients
Individuals who have experienced domestic or sexual violence can avoid a lengthy and expensive reimbursement process under a bill passed by the Legislature April 29.
Read MoreAnnexation changes approved
Certain first class cities in Nebraska have greater authority to annex nearby land under a bill passed April 29.
Read MoreTenant protection omnibus bill passed
Senators passed a bill April 29 that makes several changes to existing landlord and tenant law.
Read MoreJoint hearing for property tax request increases amended, advanced
A bill that would require certain political subdivisions to hold a joint public hearing before increasing their property tax requests advanced to the final round of debate April 28 after lawmakers amended it to account for real property growth.
Read MoreRural-based broadband funding plan adopted
A bill to give rural customers more input on their broadband carriers was passed by lawmakers April 29.
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