Allocation of lottery funds for education programs considered
New behavioral awareness and mental health training initiatives would receive a portion of state lottery funds under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Education Committee.
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New timeline requirements proposed for abandoned vehicles
Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreVehicle tax exemption proposed for disabled veterans
Disabled veterans would be exempt from motor vehicle taxes under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 2.
Read MoreHelmet law repeal considered
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a proposal to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement.
Read MoreConstitutional amendment would tax, regulate sports betting
The Legislature would be authorized to regulate and tax sports wagering in Nebraska under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read MoreRacetrack casino bills considered
A bill to establish the regulatory oversight necessary to carry out a constitutional amendment passed in 2020 was considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee. Nebraska voters legalized casino gaming at licensed racetracks through an initiative petition drive.
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Bill would allow gaming near some fairgrounds
Casinos could be established at or near the site of fairs hosted by licensed racetracks under a bill considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read MoreFinancial literacy requirements proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve Nebraska students’ personal finance skills.
Read MoreLimited 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.
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