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Sen. Brett Lindstrom
Revenue
March 22, 2019 admin

Renewable chemical production tax credit proposed

The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 20 on a bill that would create a tax credit for Nebraska companies that use agricultural products to produce sustainable materials and renewable chemicals.

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Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks
Health and Human Services
March 22, 2019 admin

Bill would stipulate Title X requirements

The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 21 that would specify requirements for Nebraska recipients of federal funds that subsidize reproductive health care.

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Revenue
March 22, 2019 admin

Beginning farmer tax credit clarifications proposed

The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 20 on two bills that would clarify the number of rental agreements beginning farmers and agricultural asset owners could make under an existing tax credit program.

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Revenue
March 21, 2019 admin

Enhanced tax sale certificate notification requirements approved

Senators passed a bill March 21 meant to ensure that homeowners receive sufficient notice that they may lose their property due to unpaid taxes.

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Sen. Megan Hunt
Health and Human Services
March 21, 2019 admin

Food assistance eligibility change stalls on first round

After two days of debate, a bill that would remove a ban on food assistance eligibility for individuals with past drug felonies stalled during general file debate March 21.

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Sen. Tim Gragert
Agriculture
March 21, 2019 admin

Healthy soils task force advanced

A 17-member task force would develop a plan to improve soil health in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 21.

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Judiciary
March 21, 2019 admin

Bill would expand informed consent for abortion

Medical providers would be required to provide additional information under a bill heard March 20 by the Judiciary Committee.

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Education
March 21, 2019 admin

American civics requirements updated

Lawmakers passed a bill updating social studies requirements for Nebraska schools March 21.

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Judiciary
March 21, 2019 admin

Bill guarantees free communication for inmates, attorneys

An inmate is guaranteed access to his or her attorney under a bill passed by the Legislature March 21.

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Judiciary
March 21, 2019 admin

Automatic sealing of juvenile records approved

A bill that will tighten the process of sealing juvenile adjudication records in Nebraska passed March 21.

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Judiciary
March 21, 2019 admin

Telehealth access considered for medical abortion

Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 20 on a bill that would allow patients to receive medical abortion services through telehealth.

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Sen. John Lowe
Revenue
March 21, 2019 admin

Tax credit for firearm safety course proposed

Nebraskans who successfully complete an approved firearm safety course would be eligible for a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $100 under a bill heard March 20 by the Revenue Committee.

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Health and Human Services
March 20, 2019 admin

Bill would change reflexology licensure

The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 20 that would exempt reflexologists from licensure under the Massage Therapy Practice Act.

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Retirement Systems
March 20, 2019 admin

Study of OPS retirement system management proposed

The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony March 19 on a bill that would explore the possible transfer of management of the Omaha school retirement plan to the state.

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Business and Labor
March 20, 2019 admin

Paid family leave proposal stalls

After two days of debate, a proposal to offer paid family and medical leave stalled on general file March 20.

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