Tribal health center funding clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file April 27 to provide state funds to one of Nebraska’s federally qualified health centers.
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Tax exemption for ethanol inputs, ag machinery advances
A bill containing several sales and use tax exemptions advanced from general file April 27.
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Corporate tax cut, other revenue measures advanced
After two days of discussion, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 27 to a bill that includes several tax-related proposals, including a cut to Nebraska’s top corporate income tax rate.
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Phaseout of Social Security income tax advanced
The Nebraska tax on Social Security income would be phased out gradually under a bill given first-round approval April 26.
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Bill to eliminate residential water tax advanced
Home water service in Nebraska would become less expensive under a bill advanced from general file April 26.
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Microenterprise tax credit changes advance
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 26 intended to modernize the state’s small business tax credit.
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Statewide farm-to-school program clears first round
A Nebraska farm-to-school program would provide locally grown and minimally processed food to elementary and secondary school students under a proposal advanced from general file April 26.
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Tax incentives for nuclear energy firms clear first round
Companies that build advanced nuclear reactors in Nebraska would be eligible for tax incentives under a bill advanced from general file April 26.
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Convention of the states proposal remains stalled
Senators narrowly rejected a procedural attempt to pull a measure from committee April 23 that would authorize Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states.
Read MoreEducation cleanup bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill containing several changes to education-related programs after amending it to include the modified provisions of two other bills.
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Cap on property tax request increases stalls
A proposal to limit increases in property taxes collected by local governments stalled on general file April 22 after a failed cloture motion.
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Increased law enforcement standards advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 21 to a bill that would increase certification and training standards for Nebraska law enforcement officers.
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Sales tax turnback for sports complexes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 21 to a bill that would provide state support for cities to build sports complexes.
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Reduced ag land valuation for school bonding advanced
A bill intended to shift the cost of school bonds away from owners of farm and ranch land advanced from general file April 21.
Read MoreElectronic keno retained, casino regulation bill advanced
A bill that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 advanced from select file April 20.
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