Session Review: Retirement Systems
Lawmakers made changes to two retirement systems this session, while efforts to alter a school employee plan stalled. LB468, introduced
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Session Review: Revenue
The Legislature’s Revenue Committee considered bills this session to provide property tax exemptions, tax incentives for high-tech businesses and an
Read MoreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Senators addressed young immigrant drivers and transportation network companies, among other issues this session. Licensing and administration Introduced by Omaha
Read MoreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Building codes and the powers of municipalities, sanitary and improvement districts (SIDs) and homeowners associations (HOAs) were among the urban
Read MoreSession ends early, Nordquist resigns
The first session of the 104th Legislature adjourned sine die May 29. Senators adjourned on the 89th day of the
Read MoreCounty solicitor ordinances authorized
Counties can issue ordinances regulating panhandling under a bill passed by the Legislature May 29. LB577, introduced by Gretna Sen.
Read MoreRebate available for clean fuel vehicles
Owners of clean fuel-burning vehicles can receive a rebate under a bill passed by the Legislature May 29. Under LB581,
Read MoreDownsizing assistance fund changes approved
Senators gave final approval May 29 to a bill that makes changes to funds intended to mitigate the impact of
Read MoreBuilding codes updated
Senators passed a bill May 29 that updates several building codes. Currently, Nebraska uses the 2009 editions of the International
Read MoreHealth care provider advertising rules adopted
A bill intended to ensure that patients have accurate information about health care provider credentials received final approval May 29.
Read MoreGuidelines for Medicaid recovery audits approved
Senators passed a bill May 29 that sets guidelines for Medicaid recovery audits in Nebraska. LB315, sponsored by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreMechanical amusement device tax vetoed
A bill that would impose an additional tax on operators of mechanical amusement devices was passed by the Legislature, but
Read MoreLawmakers override veto; young immigrant driver’s licenses approved
Qualifying young immigrants can be permitted to drive in Nebraska following a successful veto override May 28. Introduced by Omaha
Read MoreSenators override veto; death penalty repealed
Lawmakers abolished capital punishment in Nebraska following a narrowly successful veto override May 27. LB268, introduced by Omaha Sen. Ernie
Read MoreRepeal of meat packer restrictions stalled on second round
After four hours of second-round debate May 27, an attempt to force a select file vote on a bill that
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