Updated business tax incentive proposal stalls
Lawmakers continued second-round debate July 22 on a proposal to replace the state’s current business tax incentive program, the application period for which is set to end this year.
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Collection of educational, workforce data advanced
The state will more closely track educational and workforce outcomes under a bill advanced from general file July 22.
Read MoreBill to reduce special designated licenses amended, advanced
Certain alcohol vendors would be able to expand their operations temporarily under a bill that advanced from general file July 22.
Read MoreManaged care changes advanced
A bill that would change provider notification procedures for state-contracted managed care companies that deliver Medicaid services advanced from general file July 22.
Read MorePrescription drug access measure advanced
Medicaid recipients could not be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill advanced from general file July 22.
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Opioid addiction treatment, prevention fund advanced
A bill to fund treatment and prevention of opioid addiction advanced from general file July 22.
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Modified property tax proposal stalls
Lawmakers resumed debate July 22 on a major property tax measure after it was modified to address concerns raised regarding an earlier proposal.
Read MoreAllocation of lottery funds for education advanced
Senators gave first-round approval July 21 to a bill that would allocate lottery funds to certain education-related programs for the next five years.
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Authorized restraint, removal of students debated
Lawmakers debated a bill on general file July 21 that would authorize teachers to physically prevent a student from harming others.
Read MoreBill to ban abortion procedure pulled from committee
A bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska was advanced to general file July 21 after a successful procedural motion.
Read MoreBill to raise smoking age advanced
A bill to raise Nebraska’s smoking age advanced from general file July 21.
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Revived land bank bill advances
A bill that would expand the use of land banks advanced from general file July 21.
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Secretary of state fee increase advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval July 21 to a measure that would change a number of business administrative fees collected by the Nebraska secretary of state’s office.
Read MoreRetirement plans updated
A bill that brings Nebraska’s state-administered retirement plans into compliance with recent federal changes passed July 21.
Read MoreChild protection bill passed
A bill that extends and revamps the state’s alternative response procedures in child welfare cases passed July 21.
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