County-wide sales and use tax considered
Counties could impose a local option sales tax in addition to a city’s local option sales tax under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Jan. 18.
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Lower age considered for public office eligibility
Younger Nebraskans could hold public office under a constitutional amendment discussed by lawmakers Jan. 17 and 18.
Read MoreDay 10 bill introduction
On the final day of bill introduction, senators introduced 57 bills.
These included:
LB1093, sponsored by Fremont Sen. Lynne Walz, which would create the Office of Inspector General of Nebraska Public Health;
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Chief justice points to success of new court programs
The head of the state’s judicial branch reported on its work to make the state’s court and probation systems more effective in a time of constrained state budgets in his State of the Judiciary address Jan. 18.
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Property tax offset for streamflow projects considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Jan. 17 on a bill meant to reduce the impact of streamflow augmentation projects on county tax rolls.
Read MoreCorrections would be required to develop emergency plan
The state Department of Correctional Services would be required to develop an accelerated release plan for inmates under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 17.
Read MoreBill would remove salon alcohol ban
Hair salons and nail and body art studios in Nebraska could offer alcoholic beverages to customers under a bill heard Jan. 17 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Bill would allow mobile cosmetology and nail salons
Mobile hair and nail salons were considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 17.
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Temporary release of inmates for treatment considered
Inmates could receive treatment in the community on a temporary basis under a bill discussed in a Judiciary Committee hearing Jan. 17.
Read MoreDay nine bill introduction
Fifty-two new bills were introduced on Jan. 17.
These included:
LB1038, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Theresa Thibodeau, which would provide a deadline for electronic voter registration;
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Fantasy sports contests discussed
A bill intended to codify fantasy sports in Nebraska law was discussed Jan. 16 and 17.
Read MoreFree meals proposed for low-income public school students
Nebraska public school students from low-income families would receive free breakfasts and lunches under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 16.
Read MoreBill would discontinue some forms of municipal student loan programs
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 16 on a bill that would repeal a law that currently authorizes second-class cities and villages to provide loans to students in consideration for a pledge to practice medicine or dentistry in the municipality following graduation.
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Extension of superintendent license considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 16 on a bill that would extend the duration of certain superintendent licenses.
Read MoreDay eight bill introduction
Thirty-five new bills were introduced on Jan. 16.
These included:
LB1000, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, which would require a bond election under the Public Facilities Construction and Finance Act;
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