Election funding restrictions considered
Private entities would be prohibited from funding elections in Nebraska under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MorePrivate entities would be prohibited from funding elections in Nebraska under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreA proposal to cut inheritance tax rates and increase exemption amounts advanced to the final round of debate Jan. 20 after lawmakers amended it to ensure step relatives receive the same inheritance tax treatment as beneficiaries who are blood relatives.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 11 to a bill that would cut Nebraska’s inheritance tax rates while increasing the amount of property value that is exempt from the tax.
Read MoreNebraska home-school students are eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska postsecondary educational institutions under a bill approved by lawmakers April 15.
Read MoreLawmakers gave second-round approval April 6 to a bill that would make Nebraska home-school students eligible for in-state college tuition after amending a nondiscrimination provision in the original bill.
Read MoreNebraska home-school students would be eligible for in-state tuition at state postsecondary educational institutions under a bill advanced from general file March 23.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard two proposals March 3 to increase flexibility in Nebraska’s concealed handgun permit renewal process.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee considered a proposal Feb. 18 that would cut state inheritance tax rates while increasing the amount of property value that is exempt from the tax.
Read MoreA bill that would allow public school employees to join or leave a labor union at any time was heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 8.
Read MoreTenants requiring the assistance of a service or emotional support animal would be required to provide specific documentation under a bill heard by members of the Judiciary Committee Feb. 4.
Read MoreA bill to streamline the termination of certain liens was considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 22.
Read MoreLandlords 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 MoreLawmakers gave final approval March 29 to a bill making it a criminal offense to threaten someone with a text or email message.
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill March 15 that would make it a criminal offense to threaten someone with a text or email message after adopting an amendment related to chip-based payment cards.
Read MoreSending a text message with the intent to threaten someone would be a criminal offense under a bill that received first-round approval in the Legislature Feb. 28.
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