Tax bracket adjustments proposed
A tax increase on those with high incomes would pay for a tax cut for low- and middle-income Nebraskans under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 2.
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Bill would prevent child custody being denied due to disability
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a bill that would protect the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
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Bill would change Cass County’s planning and development region
Cass County would transfer to a new planning and development region under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Extended time sought for voter registration
Nebraska voters would have more time on the final day of online voter registration under a bill considered Feb. 2 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Sales tax increase would fund workforce development
A half-cent increase in the state sales and use tax would pay for a raft of programs and tax credits meant to improve the quality of the state’s workforce under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 1.
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Higher wage requirements for tax incentives proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would increase the minimum qualifying wage level for certain tax credits and job training grants.
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Bill would restore wind energy requirements
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would restore state-level regulatory requirements for wind energy generation facilities in Nebraska.
Read MoreDocumentation would be required for deferred parole
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 1 that would create a more transparent parole process.
Read MoreBill would allow release of terminally ill offenders
The members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that could make certain nonviolent inmates eligible for early or temporary release.
Read MoreStronger scrutiny proposed in cases of police misconduct
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would allow for thorough administrative review of law enforcement officers accused of serious misconduct.
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Cost-free consumer protections advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 1 to a bill that would ensure free credit monitoring to consumers following a data security breach.
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Bill proposes income tax cuts, credit on property taxes paid
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a proposal to cut the state’s top individual and corporate income tax rates and to provide credits on property taxes paid.
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New insurance producer, public adjuster requirements advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 1 to a bill that would amend state law related to insurance producers.
Read MoreUpdates to TIF rules sought
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would update the state’s tax-increment financing rules.
Read MoreMethod proposed to resolve AG conflicts
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would help the state attorney general resolve potential conflicts of interest.
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