Road construction bonds advanced after cloture
Senators continued a second day of general file debate March 26 on a bill that would enable the state to
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Inclusion of tax incentive goals approved
Senators passed a bill March 27 that adds basic goal language to certain Nebraska tax incentive programs. LB836, introduced by
Read MoreBill to allow optometrists to perform minor surgery advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 26 that would change licensure and certification provisions to allow optometrists to
Read MoreEconomic development changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 27 to a bill that makes changes to two Nebraska economic development programs. LB1114, introduced
Read MoreDHHS budgeting, strategic planning bill approved
A bill that requires the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to include strategic plans in its budget
Read MoreBehavioral health bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 27 to a bill intended to increase access to behavioral health services in Nebraska. LB901,
Read MoreSales tax funding for Game and Parks passed
A bill that diverts state sales tax revenue to the state Game and Parks Commission was passed by the Legislature
Read MoreAdjustments to state income, social security taxes adopted
Senators passed a bill March 27 that indexes state income tax brackets for inflation. LB987, introduced by the Revenue Committee,
Read MoreExtension of child welfare pilot project passed
A pilot project authorized as part of the Legislature’s response to the state’s troubled child welfare reform effort may be
Read MoreLower school funding local effort rate adopted
Senators passed a bill March 27 that changes the state aid formula one year early. LB725, introduced by Cedar Rapids
Read MoreOnline voter registration approved
Senators passed a bill March 27 that allows Nebraskans to register to vote online. Under LB661, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreWage theft, pay stub bill approved
A bill intended to provide protections and remedies for victims of wage theft received final approval March 27. LB560, introduced
Read MoreChild care subsidy changes approved
A bill that disregards income when determining continued eligibility for the state’s child care subsidy program was approved by the
Read MoreAg machinery tax exemption approved
Senators gave final approval March 27 to a bill that exempts certain agricultural machinery purchases from state sales tax. Under
Read MoreExpansion of synthetic drug ban advanced
Additional variations of a synthetic drug would be banned under a bill advanced to select file March 25. Introduced by
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