State loan for federal judgments proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would allow a political subdivision to apply for a state loan to help pay a federal judgment against it.
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Firearm protection orders discussed
People who pose a safety threat could be required to surrender their firearms under a bill considered Feb. 28 by members of the Judiciary Committee.
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Clarification of firearm transportation considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill intended to allow people to safely transport firearms throughout the state.
Read MoreProposal considered to allow concealed carry in schools
Local school boards could authorize teachers and school employees to carry concealed weapons on school property under a bill discussed Feb. 28 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreRoads project bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 1 that allows the Nebraska Department of Transportation to complete roads projects more efficiently.
Read MoreProposal to give unemployment benefits to family caregivers fails
A bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits failed March 1.
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Constitutional limit on local property tax increases proposed
Cities, counties and school districts could not increase the amount of property taxes they collect by more than 3 percent from year to year under a proposed amendment to the state constitution heard Feb. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board lowers revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to decrease revenue projections during a Feb. 28 meeting at the Capitol. The board provides an advisory forecast of general fund receipts used by the Legislature to craft the state’s budget.
Read MoreReform of restrictive housing procedures proposed
A bill that would make several changes to Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) procedures for inmates in restrictive housing and solitary confinement was heard Feb. 27 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreRetirement plan administration changes adopted
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 28 to a bill that makes a number of governance and administrative changes to the Public Employees Retirement Board (PERB), Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System (NPERS), Nebraska Investment Council, Class V School Employees Retirement Plan and the Class V plan’s board of trustees.
Read MoreReal estate fee waiver approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 28 that waives real estate licensing fees for some veterans and their spouses.
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Statutory minimum proposed for property tax relief fund
The Legislature would direct $275 million each year to the state’s property tax credit program under a bill heard Feb. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill calls for assisted living oversight
The Executive Board considered a proposal Feb. 27 that would expand the oversight powers of the Office of the Public Counsel to include licensed assisted living facilities.
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Preemption of local pet store ordinances proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would bar municipalities from enacting ordinances to regulate pet stores.
Read MoreReentry plan for inmates discussed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would establish a uniform correctional reentry program for use throughout the state.
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