Revamped business tax credit program proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 8 on a bill that would replace Nebraska’s current business tax incentive program.
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Sen. Burke Harr
Tax credit proposed for retailers of ethanol blended fuel
Retailers could receive a tax credit for each gallon they sell of a certain ethanol-gasoline blend under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 3.
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Independent redistricting commission proposed
The Legislature would once again consider including the help of an independent commission in the redistricting process under a bill heard by the Executive Board Jan. 30.
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Agency review of licensing rules proposed
State agencies would be required to determine whether an occupational licensing rule fulfills its intended purpose under a bill heard by the Government, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Jan. 20.
Read MoreDay 10 bill introduction
On the final day of bill introduction Jan. 18, senators introduced 173 bills. These included:
LB505, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would adopt the Refugee Resettlement Notification Act;
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Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to introduce new bills.
Among the 57 bills introduced were:
LB300, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, which would eliminate the statute of limitations on civil actions for sexual assault of a child;
Read MoreSession Review: Business and Labor
Lawmakers passed several employment measures this session that protect employees’ rights to wage equity, compensation for earned vacation time and workplace privacy.
Read MoreFiduciary access to digital assets approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 13 that determines who has access to a person’s digital assets after death. Introduced by
Read MoreState employees vacation bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 that ensures state employees are compensated for unused vacation time. Under LB830, introduced by
Read MoreFiduciary access to digital assets advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 4 that would determine who has access to a person’s digital assets after death. Introduced
Read MoreState employee vacation policy amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file March 7 that would ensure state employees are compensated for unused
Read MoreExpedited disposition of tenant property approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 29 that clarifies the authority of landlords to dispose of tenants’ property. LB221, introduced by
Read MoreChanges to state employee vacation policy advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 23 to a bill ensuring state employees are compensated for unused vacation time. Under LB830,
Read MoreBill to dispose of tenant property amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from select file Feb. 19 that would clarify the authority of landlords to dispose of tenants’
Read MoreFunding proposed for virtual schools
Students who attend virtual schools would be included in the state’s school aid formula under a bill heard by the
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