Title X compromise reached, state budget adjustments advance
Lawmakers reached a compromise on Title X provisions in the state’s mainline budget March 28, amending and advancing the bill to final reading.
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Sen. Jim Scheer
Tax exemption for political events repealed
The Legislature voted May 4 to repeal a tax exemption for food sold at political events.
Read MoreDonation of Norfolk property to community college approved
A bill that directs the state to donate 43 acres of excess land at the Norfolk Regional Center to Northeast Community College passed April 24.
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Repeal of tax exemption for political events advanced
Food and admissions fees at political events no longer would be exempt from sales taxes under a bill advanced from general file April 20.
Read MoreDonation of Norfolk property to community college advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a bill that would direct the state to donate 43 acres of excess land at the Norfolk Regional Center to Northeast Community College.
Read MoreProtection for teachers’ religious rights passed
Lawmakers passed a bill March 23 that protects the right of a public school teacher to wear religious dress or garb in the classroom.
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Lawmakers mark 150 years of Nebraska statehood
The Legislature celebrated Nebraska’s sesquicentennial with a ceremony in the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber March 1.
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Protection for teachers’ religious rights advanced
After two days of debate, senators gave first-round approval Feb. 22 to a bill that would protect the right of a public school teacher to wear religious dress or garb in the classroom.
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Bill would donate property to community college
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would direct the state to donate excess land at the Norfolk Regional Center to Northeast Community College.
Read MoreProtection for teachers’ religious rights proposed
The right of a public school teacher to wear religious dress or garb would be protected under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 17.
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Sweeping leadership changes as Legislature convenes
The 105th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 4 for its 90-day first session. Seventeen new members and eight re-elected senators were sworn into office, then senators elected the chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read MoreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Direct primary care, unclaimed property and governance reporting standards for insurers were among the topics considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
Read MoreArena turnback taxes expanded
Senators passed a bill April 13 that extends the range from which cities collect state sales taxes from hotels and
Read MoreAll high school students to take college admission test
All Nebraska 11th-graders will take a college admission test under a bill passed by lawmakers April 13. Sponsored by Sen.
Read MoreTax exemptions approved for treatment centers, others
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 that provides a tax exemption for certain treatment centers. LB774, introduced by Norfolk Sen.
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