Workplace safety committee bill amended, advanced to final round
A bill that would eliminate an unfunded state program requiring workplace safety committees was amended and advanced to final reading Feb. 9.
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Antisemitism measure amended, passed over
Lawmakers narrowed a proposal on select file Feb. 6 that would require Nebraska school boards and postsecondary institutions to address antisemitism in their discrimination and harassment policies before passing over the bill at the introducer’s request.
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Eminent domain carve-out proposed for AI data center power plants
Nebraska’s public power utilities could not use eminent domain to acquire privately owned power plants built to serve certain large-scale electricity users under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Changes to Medicaid prenatal program considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that seeks to expand coverage under the state’s Prenatal Plus Program and eliminate the program’s scheduled sunset date.
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Emergency state contract change considered
Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a measure that would update notification requirements governing emergency sole source contracts.
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Restrictions considered for petition circulators
A bill that would create new requirements for petition circulators and sponsors under the Nebraska Election Act was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 4.
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Minimum wage limitations approved
After a second vote on the bill’s final passage, lawmakers approved a measure Feb. 5 that limits scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage.
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Property tax hearing attendance rule updated
Lawmakers approved a measure Feb. 5 intended to increase accountability for local governments seeking to raise property taxes.
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Excise tax on remote cigar sales approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 5 intended to help Nebraska cigar shops compete with online retailers.
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Heavy commercial electric vehicle fee increased
A bill tripling the registration fee paid by owners of heavy commercial EVs received final approval from lawmakers Feb. 5.
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Sales tax on array of services considered
An expanded sales tax base would help balance the state budget under a measure heard Feb. 4 by the Revenue Committee.
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Vending machine lottery ticket sales approved
Nebraskans will be able to purchase lottery tickets through vending machines under a bill given final approval Feb. 5.
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Bill to provide equal access to school employees clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 4 aimed at ensuring that Nebraska school districts provide any professional employees’ organization equal access to the district’s employees.
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Measure to trim tax credits, exemptions considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a proposal to eliminate several tax credits and exemptions in an effort to address the state’s budget shortfall.
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Bill would allow campaign funds for security purposes
A proposal to allow candidates and office holders to use campaign funds for security purposes was considered Feb. 4 by the Executive Board.
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