Fines 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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Higher 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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Constitutional limit on property tax revenue growth proposed
Nebraska voters could choose to limit annual growth in local property tax revenue to 3 percent under a proposal heard Jan. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreBill would repeal eviction postponement standard
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a proposal to give judges increased discretion during eviction court proceedings.
Read MoreUpdates to mobile landlord and tenant act discussed
Mobile home tenants would have the same rights as residential tenants under a proposal considered by members of the Judiciary Committee Jan. 27.
Read MoreBill seeks financial protections for seniors, vulnerable adults
Certain financial professionals would have authority to delay suspicious transactions under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Compensation proposed for first responders’ families
Families of Nebraska first responders killed in the line of duty would receive a one-time death benefit under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Jan. 25.
Read MoreBill would remove percentage cap on extremely blighted designation
Nebraska cities would have greater flexibility in designating areas as extremely blighted under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreAid proposed for college students in high-priority programs
Low-income college students enrolled in programs that lead to a certificate or degree in a high-demand field could apply for a new scholarship under a bill heard Jan. 26 by the Education Committee.
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