Legalization of medical cannabis considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use.
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Sales tax exemption proposed for menstrual hygiene products
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would exempt tampons and other menstrual hygiene products from state sales and use tax.
Read MoreBreast pump sales tax exemption proposed
Breast pumps and certain breastfeeding supplies would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill heard Jan. 25 by the Revenue Committee.
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Real estate fee waiver advanced
Active duty military members and their spouses would not have to pay a fee to obtain a real estate license in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 25.
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Public hearing, vote proposed on property tax hikes
Political subdivisions such as counties and schools would be required to hold a public hearing and vote before collecting additional property taxes generated by valuation increases under a bill heard Jan. 24 by the Revenue Committee.
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Study of issues facing Native American women proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that seeks to increase investigative resources dedicated to the state’s Native American community.
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Bill would allow certain treatment centers to remain open
Alcohol treatment facilities that use locked rooms would be allowed to remain in business under a bill considered Jan. 24 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Standards sought for surgical technicians
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would establish a registry and a minimum standard of competence for surgical technicians.
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New upper tax bracket, additional taxes on high incomes proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would create a fifth individual state income tax bracket and additional taxes on incomes of more than $1 million.
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Lawmakers adopt new session rules
After considering several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 23. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.
Read MoreDay 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 154 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 23.
Among the proposals were:
LB589, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Ernie Chambers, which would prohibit peace officers from serving as school resource officers;
Read MoreBill would waive real estate license fees for military members
Active duty military members and their spouses would not have to pay a fee to obtain a real estate license in Nebraska under a bill heard Jan. 22 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Bill would mandate rental inspections
Rental properties in Omaha and Lincoln would be inspected regularly under a bill considered Jan. 22 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Display of national motto in schools proposed
Nebraska schools would be required to display the national motto in each school building under a bill considered by the Education Committee Jan. 22.
Read MoreRetirement plan revisions considered
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that would make a number of governance and administrative changes to the Public Employees Retirement Board (PERB), Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System (NPERS), Nebraska Investment Council, Class V School Employees Retirement Plan and the Class V plan’s board of trustees.
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