Sales tax requirements for internet sellers stalls on final round
A bill that would require some retailers without a physical location in Nebraska to collect and remit state sales and use tax stalled on final reading March 15.
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Prohibition against threatening electronic communications amended, advanced
Senators 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 MoreChild sexual abuse reporting requirement amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 15 that would strengthen reporting requirements regarding children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Read MoreAlternative contracting methods approved for state parks projects
The state Game and Parks Commission may use alternative contracting methods for public projects in the state park system under a bill passed by the Legislature March 15.
Read MoreBill to improve tax incentive audits approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 15 intended to improve legislative performance audits of the state’s tax incentive programs.
Read MoreTIF rules updated
An extensive update to the state’s tax-increment financing rules passed March 15.
Read MoreInsurance producer, public adjuster requirements approved
A bill that would amend state law related to insurance producers was approved March 15.
Read MoreVacant property registration ordinances approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 15 intended to help cities address the problem of vacant properties.
Read MoreTransport of firearms on campus for sport shooters approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 15 that allows college students competing in shooting sports to lawfully transport their firearms on campus.
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Bill to provide statewide legal representation for juveniles fails
At the close of first-round debate March 14 on a bill that would ensure that all Nebraska juveniles appearing in court could have legal representation, an attempt to invoke cloture failed by two votes.
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Periodic legislative review of occupational licensing laws advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 14 that would require the Legislature to regularly review Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws.
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Updates to property appraiser statutes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 14 to a bill that would update Nebraska’s Real Property Appraiser Act.
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Bill clarifying legal immunity for overdoses advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file March 14 that would extend legal immunity to certain law enforcement employees who deal with drug overdose victims.
Read MoreCertificate exemption for early childhood education teachers advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 14 to a bill meant to address a shortage of qualified early childhood education teachers in rural Nebraska.
Read MoreExpanded tax credit for volunteer emergency responders advanced
Volunteer emergency responders serving a county could qualify for a tax credit under a bill advanced by the Legislature March 14.
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