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.
Read MoreHighway reporting requirement passed
Senators approved a bill May 21 intended to provide lawmakers with more information on the progress of highway projects.
Read MoreTax incentive program updated
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 that updates the provisions of a major tax incentive program passed in 2020.
Read MoreState aid to counties for certain federal judgments authorized
Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill that provides state general funds to counties to pay certain federal judgments.
Read MoreFinancial literacy requirements adopted
Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill intended to improve the personal finance skills of Nebraska students.
Read MoreSales tax turnback for sports complexes approved
The state will turn back new sales tax revenue to cities to help them build sports complexes under a bill approved by lawmakers May 20.
Read MoreDigital asset depository bill approved
A bill establishing a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — passed May 20.
Read MoreYRTC changes approved
A bill establishing educational standards at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska passed May 20.
Read MoreCOVID-19 liability protections adopted
Senators approved a proposal May 20 intended to prohibit frivolous coronavirus-related lawsuits.
Read MoreHome energy assistance program expanded
More Nebraskans are eligible for assistance with their residential energy consumption under a bill passed May 20.
Read MoreSNAP eligibility temporarily expanded
More Nebraskans temporarily are eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, after passage of a bill May 20.
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