Economic development disclosure approved
Businesses will be required to disclose additional information before applying for certain local economic development programs under a bill passed
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Public assistance research exemption approved
A bill aimed at promoting research on the impact of poverty on children was given final approval March 24. LB1081,
Read MoreOmaha school retirement bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill March 24 that makes changes to the Omaha school employee retirement plan. LB447, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreOil wastewater well reporting requirement passed
Senators approved a bill March 24 that enhances disclosure and public notice regulations on wells used to dispose of wastewater
Read MoreAgricultural property tax credit increase considered
The Revenue Committee held a hearing March 24 on a bill meant to reduce property taxes on agricultural landowners. The
Read MoreTuition waiver for law enforcement officers passed
Nebraska law enforcement officers can apply for a tuition waiver under a bill approved by legislators March 24. LB906, introduced
Read MoreHedging transaction authority for power agencies approved
A bill that allows certain public power districts to engage in hedging transactions on commodity futures was passed by the
Read MoreChange to university leader hiring process approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 24 that updates the University of Nebraska’s hiring process for its chancellor and president positions.
Read MoreState budget adjustments approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 24 to three bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package. LB956, introduced by
Read MoreGrain storage clarification passed
Lawmakers gave final-round approval March 24 to a bill that clarifies a provision regarding the distribution of assets if a
Read MoreHazing banned for all students
Lawmakers passed a bill March 24 that expands the prohibition on hazing. LB710, introduced by Venango Sen. Dan Hughes, extends
Read MoreTax credit for volunteer emergency responders advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 23 to a proposal to give tax credits to volunteer emergency responders. LB886, introduced by
Read MoreSmall business wage protections passed
Senators passed a bill March 24 that expands state wage discrimination protections. The provisions of LB83, originally introduced by Omaha
Read MoreSale of “lookalike” drugs banned
Lawmakers passed a bill March 24 that bans certain synthetic drugs. LB1009, introduced by Gothenberg Sen. Matt Williams, bans the
Read MorePublic assistance research exemption approved
A bill aimed at promoting research on the impact of poverty on children was given final approval March 24. LB1081,
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