Climate change study proposed
A bill that would require the state to develop a strategic action plan for adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change was considered Feb. 11 by the Executive Board.
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Special public hearing on property tax hikes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill that would require political subdivisions such as counties and school districts to hold a public hearing before collecting additional property taxes generated by valuation increases.
Read MoreOne-call licensing requirements, dispute resolution board proposed
A bill that would make changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was considered by members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 11.
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Bill would designate corn as state vegetable
Corn would become Nebraska’s official state vegetable under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Executive Committee.
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Slama trades law school for lawmaking
Peru Sen. Julie Slama should probably be in class right now. While most new state senators are learning to balance their public service with work responsibilities, Slama is figuring out how to serve the constituents of District 1 and finish her spring semester legal writing course.
Read MoreEnhanced tax sale certificate notification requirements proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill meant to ensure that homeowners receive sufficient notice that they may lose their property due to unpaid taxes.
Read MoreAdditional district court judge requested
A bill that would increase the number of district court judges in Douglas County was discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 8.
Read MoreBill would require voter approval of joint public agencies
Voters could weigh in on the creation of a JPA under a bill heard Feb. 7 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Treatment center licensure bill advanced
A bill that would allow a mental health substance use treatment facilities that use locked rooms to retain licensure advanced to select file Feb. 8.
Read MoreMedical synchronization bill advances
Legislators advanced a bill to select file Feb. 8 that would allow Nebraskans with multiple medical prescriptions to coordinate and collect all of their medication on the same day.
Read MoreIncome tax credit on property taxes considered
Nebraskans would receive a state income tax credit to offset part of their property tax bill under a proposed constitutional amendment heard Feb. 7 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill would ban conversion therapy
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would prohibit conversion therapy for any minor child.
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Expanded military retirement pay exemption considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would expand the state income tax deduction for military retirement pay.
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Offutt land cession bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 8 to a bill intended to clarify jurisdiction over five tracts of land inside the fence line of Offutt Air Force Base.
Read MoreFood assistance eligibility changes proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on two proposed eligibility changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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