Property tax “circuit breaker” proposed
Nebraskans whose property taxes are high relative to their incomes could apply for a refundable income tax credit under a bill heard Feb. 21 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill would curb residential solar energy bans
Residents governed by homeowners associations could not be prohibited from taking advantage of solar energy under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
Read MoreBill would document federal funds
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a bill that would create an inventory of all state agencies that receive federal money.
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Wrongfully incarcerated could file claim with state
The state of Nebraska could be financially liable for certain federal judgements under a bill considered Feb. 21 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreMental health services registry for schools proposed
The state Department of Education would provide schools with a list of mental health services available to students and families under a bill heard Feb. 19 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreBills seek changes in state contracting
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on two bills that would change state contracting rules.
Read MoreBill seeks to ban call spoofing
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would prevent telemarketers from knowingly manipulating caller ID information.
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Licensure fee waiver advanced
Senators advanced from general file a bill Feb. 21 that would waive initial licensing fees for a variety of health professions under the Uniform Credentialing Act.
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Automatic cuts to top state income tax rates proposed
Cuts to Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates would be tied to projected economic growth under a bill heard Feb. 20 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill to delay background checks advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 20 to a bill that would require a prospective employer to evaluate a job applicant’s qualifications without an initial check of his or her criminal history.
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Documentation could be required for assistance animals
Landlords could require written documentation of a tenant’s disability before allowing an assistance animal on their property under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MorePet safety bill considered
People would be responsible for keeping their pets safe in extreme weather under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 20.
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Correctional system oversight, children’s commission changes proposed
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 20 on two bills that would expand legislative oversight of the state’s correctional system and bring the Nebraska Children’s Commission under the administration of the Legislature.
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Update to American civics requirements stalls on first round
After three hours of debate over two days, a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools stalled on general file Feb. 20.
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Bill to expand land banks considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create or join land banks.
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