Bill would extend TIF repayment
The provisions of a constitutional amendment approved by Nebraska voters last November would be implemented under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Extracurricular activity policies for home-schoolers proposed
Homeschooled students could participate in a public school district’s extracurricular activities without also enrolling in the district’s classes under a bill heard Jan. 25 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreExpanded unemployment eligibility considered
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered a proposal Jan. 25 to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits.
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Regulation sought for kickboxing, bare-knuckle boxing
Fight fans in Nebraska would have more entertainment options under a bill considered Jan. 25 by the General Affairs Committee.
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Aguilar returns for second act
During his farewell address to the Legislature in 2008, Sen. Raymond Aguilar of Grand Island said that he and his colleagues had worked to make Nebraska better.
“I’m sure in our own way we will all continue that work in another form,” Aguilar said then.
Read MoreCommittee hearing modifications announced
The Legislature announced Jan. 22 modifications to procedures for public input on legislation during the 2021 session.
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Senators adopt new session rules
After approving several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 21. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and generally are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.
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Chief justice focuses on pandemic response, access to justice
The head of Nebraska’s judicial branch reviewed the court system’s efforts to provide “uninterrupted access to justice” during the coronavirus pandemic in his State of the Judiciary address Jan. 21.
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Day ten bill introduction
Lawmakers introduced 98 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 20.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 104 measures introduced were:
LB489, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, which would require a financial stability and service capability analysis for certain state contracts;
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McKinney ready to grapple with new challenges
So, which is more of a full-contact sport: wrestling or politics?
“Probably politics,” new Omaha Sen. Terrell McKinney said with a chuckle.
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Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 69 measures introduced were:
LB424, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would provide and change zoning requirements for wind energy generation projects;
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Governor calls for property tax relief, new prison
Proposals for reducing property taxes, limiting local government spending growth and expanding state prisons highlighted Gov. Pete Ricketts’ State of the State address Jan. 14.
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Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 43 measures introduced were:
LB387, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would change provisions relating to the taxation of military retirement benefits;
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 68 measures introduced were:
LB314, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Rich Pahls, which would change provisions related to insurance coverage of telehealth;
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