Omnibus liquor bill approved
A bill that makes a variety of changes to the state’s Liquor Control Act passed April 12. LB1105, introduced by
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Foster youth activities approved
A bill designed to normalize life for Nebraska’s foster youth was approved April 12 by the Legislature. LB746, sponsored by
Read MoreTax exemptions approved for treatment centers, others
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 that provides a tax exemption for certain treatment centers. LB774, introduced by Norfolk Sen.
Read MoreStaff increase, caseload limits approved for public guardians
Additional staff will help manage public guardian cases under a bill passed April 12 by the Legislature. LB934, introduced by
Read MoreAnimal transport weight exceptions passed
Certain agricultural vehicles are exempt from weight and load limitations under a bill passed by the Legislature April 12. LB977,
Read MoreState employees vacation bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 that ensures state employees are compensated for unused vacation time. Under LB830, introduced by
Read MoreTransportation infrastructure bank established
Senators passed a bill April 12 creating a transportation infrastructure bank to fund new roads and bridges. Introduced by Sen.
Read MoreGame and Parks fee increase approved
Senators passed a bill April 12 that raises fees that the state Game and Parks Commission is authorized to charge
Read MoreSchool funding changes approved
Senators passed a bill April 12 that alters the state’s school aid formula and limits the amount that school districts
Read MoreTax credit for volunteer emergency responders granted
Senators passed a proposal April 12 to give tax credits to volunteer emergency responders. LB886, introduced by Sen. Al Davis
Read MoreStatewide 911 system proposal passes
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to create a statewide enhanced 911 system. Introduced by Sen. Jim Smith of Papillion,
Read MoreWater appropriation stream flow bill passes
Water currently used for generating hydropower can instead be used to maintain stream flow for fish, wildlife and recreation under
Read MoreSenators approve tax credits for early childhood workforce
Early childhood care and education program providers and their staff will be eligible for a tax credit under a bill
Read MoreAdministrative procedures clarified
State agencies will have more direction and clarity regarding the promulgation of rules and regulations under a bill passed April
Read MoreHomestead exemption extended to remarried spouses of veterans
A bill that allows a veteran’s surviving spouse to retain his or her homestead exemption after remarrying was passed by
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