Proposal to eliminate several school classifications advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill Jan. 16 that would eliminate three of the state’s six public school classifications.
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Bill to remove economic development cap advanced
A bill that would remove one of the caps in state law on an economic development program available to cities advanced from general file Jan. 16.
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Thibodeau does her homework on new job
Not long after Omaha Sen. Theresa Thibodeau was appointed to the Nebraska Legislature last fall, Thibodeau’s daughter Eleanor, a fourth grader studying Nebraska history and government, asked her for help with a question on a homework assignment: What are the duties of a state senator?
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State ban on ivory sales fails to advance
A bill that would prohibit the sale and trade of ivory in Nebraska failed to advance from general file Jan. 11.
Read MoreBill would allow transport of firearms on campus for sport shooters
College students competing in additional shooting sports could lawfully transport their firearms on campus under a bill discussed by lawmakers Jan. 9 and 10.
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School bus driver permit repeal advanced
A bill intended to simplify licensing requirements for Nebraska school bus drivers advanced from the first round of debate Jan. 11.
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Nineteen new bills were introduced Jan. 11.
These included:
LB984, sponsored by Grand Island Sen. Dan Quick, which would change provisions of the Nebraska Lottery and Raffle Act relating to special permits and gross proceeds;
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Installment loan interest rate increase stalls
Lawmakers voted to indefinitely postpone a bill Jan. 10 that would increase the interest rate that licensees may charge under the Nebraska Installment Loan Act.
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Senators introduced 38 new bills on Jan. 10.
These included:
LB947, sponsored by Papillion Sen. Jim Smith, which would adopt the Nebraska Property Tax Cuts and Opportunities Act, change income tax rates and eliminate certain exemptions and credits;
Read MorePrivacy restrictions for automatic license-plate readers advanced
A bill meant to protect the privacy of Nebraskans whose license plate numbers are recorded by some government-operated cameras advanced from general file Jan 10.
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Motorcycle helmet repeal stalls
Lawmakers rejected a cloture motion Jan. 10 during first-round debate on a bill that would repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement. A cloture motion is an attempt to cease debate and immediately vote on a bill.
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Governor notes challenges, prioritizes tax relief
With a focus on encouraging economic development, providing tax relief and streamlining government, Gov. Pete Ricketts delivered his State of the State address Jan. 10.
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Handgun permit fee increase stalls
Lawmakers voted to indefinitely postpone a bill Jan. 9 that would increase the cost of handgun permits.
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Senators continued to introduce new bills Jan. 9.
Among the 30 bills introduced were:
LB915, introduced by Ralston Sen. Merv Riepe, which would change prohibitions on using handheld wireless communication devices or handheld mobile telephones while driving;
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Senators reconvened Jan. 8 to introduce new bills.
Among the 41 bills introduced were:
LB882, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Paul Schumacher, which would change provisions relating to certain inheritance tax proceedings;
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