Political ad disclaimer change clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 1 to a bill that would change disclaimer requirements for political advertisements.
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Pharmacy benefit manager changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 1 to a bill that would update provisions of law related to pharmacy benefit managers.
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Nameplate capacity tax distribution to community colleges advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 1 to a proposal intended to correct an unintended consequence of a recent change in the way community colleges are funded.
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Election measure clears first round
Senators advanced the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs annual election cleanup bill from the first round of debate May 1.
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African American Commission changes clear first round
Lawmakers gave general file approval May 1 to a bill that would change meeting requirements and duties for the state’s African American Commission.
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SNAP eligibility expansion amended, advanced
A bill that would eliminate the state’s lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for individuals with certain drug-related convictions was advanced from select file April 30 after being amended to include a substance abuse treatment requirement.
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Limits to state minimum wage amended, advanced to final reading
A bill that would limit scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage and establish a separate, lower wage for young Nebraskans was given second-round approval April 30 following a successful cloture motion.
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Natural resources, environmental agency merger approved
A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources received final approval from lawmakers May 1.
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Defense contractor incentive amended, advanced to final round
A measure intended to encourage certain defense contractors to relocate to Nebraska advanced to final reading April 30 after lawmakers amended it to ensure that it rewards the creation of new jobs.
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Tax incentives pared back
Lawmakers gave final approval April 30 to a bill that rolls back various recently enacted tax incentives.
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Revenue omnibus bill clears first round
Senators gave first-round approval April 29 to a package of revenue-related bills, including a proposal under which Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts could be used to pay for private K-12 education.
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Telecommunications regulation updates advance
Senators gave first-round approval April 29 to a Transportation and Telecommunications Committee omnibus bill that would update state law regulating telecommunications companies and common carriers.
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Inheritance tax cut clears first round
A proposal to cut county inheritance tax rates while also distributing replacement revenue to counties advanced from general file April 29.
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State patrol changes delayed, school retirement bill passed
A measure that makes changes to two of the state’s retirement systems was given final approval April 30.
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Strengthening of address confidentiality advanced
A measure intended to strengthen confidentiality laws related to the residences of members of certain professions in Nebraska cleared the first round of debate April 29.
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