Tax credit provided for historic building restoration
Senators passed a bill April 10 that provides a nonrefundable tax credit to people restoring historically significant property. Under LB191,
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Assault penalties added to synthetic drug ban, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file April 9 that would update the list of banned synthetic drug
Read MoreChanges to school retirement plans approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that makes changes to the state’s school retirement plans. LB1042, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreSame-day voting, registration changes approved
People wanting to register to vote and cast an early ballot on the same day will face new requirements under
Read MoreFarm equipment transportation rules passed
Farm equipment dealers have more shipping options under a bill passed by senators April 10. LB1039, introduced by Fullerton Sen.
Read MoreAgency reporting changes adopted
Lawmakers gave final approval April 9 to a bill meant to strengthen state agency reporting requirements. LB719, introduced by Bellevue
Read MoreWater fund and commission restructuring approved
Senators passed a bill April 10 that creates a Water Sustainability Fund and restructures the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission to
Read MoreRoad construction bond bill fails
A bill that would have enabled the state to borrow money to fund road construction failed to advance from final
Read MoreElectricity transmission study funding passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that funds an electricity transmission study to be conducted by the Nebraska Power Review
Read MoreAging task force veto overridden
Lawmakers voted April 10 to override a gubernatorial veto of a bill that creates a statewide task force on aging
Read MoreJuvenile justice, truancy bill passed
Senators passed a bill April 9 that updates Nebraska’s juvenile justice system. LB464, introduced by Omaha Sen. Brad Ashford, requires
Read MoreCoverage for carbon monoxide required
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that ensures homeowners receive additional insurance protections. Currently, some homeowner insurance policies contain what
Read MoreClimate study group parameters passed
Senators passed a bill April 10 that changes some duties of the state’s climate study group. LB1008, introduced by Malcolm
Read MoreBehavioral health facility study passed
The state will determine whether abandoned facilities in Hastings can be renovated for use as a treatment center for mentally
Read MoreRural mailbox requirements passed
Senators gave final approval April 9 to a bill updating mailbox location requirements along highways. LB757, introduced by Papillion Sen.
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