Financial literacy requirements proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve Nebraska students’ personal finance skills.
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Limited local control proposed for speed limits
Certain cities and villages could lower maximum speed limits under a proposal heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 1.
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Legislative leader back in “marketplace of ideas”
When Norfolk Sen. Mike Flood last served in the Nebraska Legislature, his two sons were small enough to sit on his desk in the legislative chamber.
Read MoreConstitutional amendment proposed to repeal marriage definition
Removal of a provision in the state constitution would be placed on the ballot for voter consideration under a proposal heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.
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Full tax exclusion for military retirement income proposed
Nebraskans could exclude all of their military retirement benefit pay from state income tax under a bill heard Jan. 29 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill of rights proposed for youth in state care
Nebraska foster youth in out-of-home placements and in Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers would have explicit, enumerated rights under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 28.
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Tax credit scholarship program proposed
Individuals and businesses could claim a state income tax credit for contributions they make to nonprofit organizations that grant scholarships to students who attend private schools under a bill heard Jan. 28 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreFines sought for late reports
Cities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska could be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill considered Jan. 29 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreHigher fees would help maintain two state recreation areas
Out-of-state visitors to Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area would pay a higher permit fee under a bill heard Jan. 28 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreBill would adopt occupational therapy interstate compact
Occupational therapists licensed in Nebraska would be able to practice in certain other states under a bill considered Jan. 28 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Review of state agencies sought
State agencies, boards, departments and councils would undergo an efficiency review under a bill considered Jan. 28 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Bill would expand use of virtual meetings
City councils, county boards and other political subdivisions would have greater authority to meet virtually under a bill considered Jan. 27 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreEmployer tax credit for student loan repayments proposed
Nebraska employers would receive a tax credit for repaying qualified employees’ student loans under a proposal heard Jan. 28 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill would speed some juvenile court transfers
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill to expedite certain juvenile cases.
Read MoreBill would remove licensing for reflexologists
Reflexologists would no longer have to be licensed with the state of Nebraska under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 27.
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