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Senators created a statewide commission, added to an established state holiday and took up several election proposals this session.
Read MoreSenators created a statewide commission, added to an established state holiday and took up several election proposals this session.
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 MoreProposals to address blighted property, affordable housing needs and municipal law were among the topics taken up by the Legislature this session.
Read MoreA bill intended to increase the availability of certain types of housing passed Aug. 13.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 that creates a state Commission on African American Affairs.
Read MoreA bill that seeks to increase the availability of certain types of housing was expanded and advanced to final reading Aug. 11.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that makes several changes to judicial procedure.
Read MoreA bill that would expand availability of certain types of housing advanced to select file Aug. 3 after discussion spanning several days.
Read MoreThe Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony July 31 on a bill that would require certain Nebraska cities to establish citizen police oversight boards.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill July 31 that makes several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval July 31 to the three components of the Legislature’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreA motion to suspend the Legislature’s rules to permit the introduction of a new bill was unsuccessful July 28.
Read MoreSenators voted to suspend the Legislature’s rules July 23 to permit introduction of a new bill.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a bill on general file July 21 that would authorize teachers to physically prevent a student from harming others.
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