Child care funding guidelines amended, advanced
Senators gave first-round approval May 12 to a bill that would provide funding guidelines for child care grants. Lincoln Sen.
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Funding for GED programs advanced
A bill that would allocate funding to private entities offering high school equivalency programs was advanced from general file May
Read MoreFire district levy authority advanced
A bill advanced from general file May 12 would authorize rural and suburban fire districts to levy property taxes. Currently,
Read MoreTax-free savings for the disabled advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file May 12 that would authorize tax-free savings accounts for disabled individuals in Nebraska.
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Hansen learns the ropes
Sen. Matt Hansen is the Legislature’s youngest senator, having graduated from Lincoln Southwest High School in 2006. He continued on to the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and political science. Later as a law student there, he specialized in alternative dispute resolution—not knowing how quickly the skill would serve him as a state senator.
Read MoreBudget package clears second round
Lawmakers amended and advanced several bills comprising the state’s $8.6 billion budget package May 6. The state budget is structured
Read MoreLimited liability for agritourism advanced
Senators advanced a bill May 7 that is intended to remove obstacles for landowners wishing to host farm tours and
Read MoreIssuance of credentials based on military service approved
Military education, training or service will result in issuance of health profession credentials under a bill passed May 7. Under
Read MoreNew insurance producer license approved
Senators gave final approval May 7 to a bill that authorizes a new insurance producer license in Nebraska. LB458, introduced
Read MoreIrrigation district election changes adopted
Lawmakers approved a bill May 7 that clarifies requirements for irrigation district elections. Among other provisions, LB561, sponsored by Gering
Read MoreIncremental fuel tax increase of 1.5 cents vetoed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 7 that would increase the fixed fuel tax by 1.5 cents annually for four years.
Read MoreSenators allow introduction of wastewater bill
Senators voted to suspend the Legislature’s rules May 7 to permit the introduction of a new bill. Traditionally, new bills
Read MoreBusiness and tourism development bill approved
The Legislature passed a bill May 7 designed to stimulate business and tourism development in Nebraska. LB449, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreFraternal benefit society exemption adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill May 7 that provides tax relief to fraternal benefit societies. LB414, introduced by Omaha Sen. Burke
Read MoreReallocation of school lottery funds approved
Lottery fund dollars dedicated to education will be reallocated under a bill passed by the Legislature May 7. LB519, introduced
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