Community college aid program expanded
Lawmakers gave final approval April 26 to bill that increases the number of programs eligible for the state’s community college gap assistance program.
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Study of OPS retirement system management approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 26 to a study of the possible management transfer of the Omaha school retirement plan to the state.
Read MoreClean energy economic development changes adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill April 26 that makes changes to the Nebraska Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, commonly known as PACE.
Read MoreBond authority extension for certain NRDs advanced after cloture vote
A bill that would extend certain bonding authority for an Omaha-area natural resources district advanced to the final round of debate April 25 after a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreCounty funds for motor vehicle sales tax collection amended, advanced
A bill that would reinstate a commission counties receive in return for their collection of state motor vehicle tax was advanced from select file April 25 after senators amended it to direct more of the funds to county roads and bridges.
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Expanded right-to-farm protections amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 25 to a bill that would expand legal protections for agricultural producers under Nebraska’s 1982 Right to Farm Act after amending it to protect the rights of neighboring landowners.
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Repeal of death penalty fails to advance
A bill that would repeal Nebraska’s death penalty failed to advance from general file April 25.
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College savings proposal amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill intended to make it easier for families and others to contribute to a beneficiary’s state college savings plan.
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board raises revenue projections
In its final meeting before debate begins on the state budget, the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted April 25 to raise revenue projections.
Read MoreAffordable housing bill expanded, advanced
Affordable housing projects in extremely blighted areas would receive first priority for state assistance under a bill advanced from general file April 24.
Read MoreCounty sales tax to pay certain federal judgments vetoed
A bill that allows a county to impose a sales tax to help pay a federal judgment against it was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts April 24.
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Beginning farmer tax credit clarifications advanced
A bill that would clarify the number of rental agreements beginning farmers and agricultural asset owners could make under an existing tax credit program advanced from general file April 24.
Read MoreUpdated landlord requirements advanced
A bill that would require landlords to return security deposits more quickly was advanced from general file April 24.
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Restorative justice bill clears first round
Senators gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would expand the use of restorative justice programs in Nebraska.
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Debt collection bill for workers’ comp claims advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
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