Relaxed penalties for interlock violations advanced
Some penalties for violating ignition interlock device restrictions would be relaxed under a bill advanced from general file March 20.
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Nebraska Advantage Act extensions advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill that would extend sunset dates for the Nebraska Advantage Act. LB1067,
Read MorePenalty increase for animal neglect advanced
Those convicted of neglecting animals could face a stiffer penalty under a bill advanced to select file March 21. LB674,
Read MoreOmnibus retirement bill advanced
A bill that would require certain political subdivisions to file an annual retirement plan report was amended March 20 to
Read MoreFunding for electricity transmission study advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill that would fund an electricity transmission study to be conducted by
Read MoreChanges to election provisions advanced
Senators gave first-round approval to a bill March 20 that would make several changes to the state’s current election laws.
Read MoreChanges to enforcement and servicing of real estate loans advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 21 to a bill that would restrict local ordinances regarding real estate loans. Under LB810,
Read MoreMountain lion hunting repeal vote delayed
A vote to pass a bill that would prohibit the hunting of mountain lions was delayed March 20. LB671, introduced
Read MoreChanges to property appraiser law advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill that would update the Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Act. Grand Island
Read MoreAdvanced tax code adjustments include land donations, natural gas
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file March 19 that would make several technical changes to the state
Read MoreAdjustments to state income, social security taxes amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file March 19 that would index state income tax brackets for inflation.
Read MoreReactivation of enterprise zones advances
Senators gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill that would reactivate and modernize an economic development program in Nebraska.
Read MoreChild welfare training, stipends added to foster care bill
A bill that would update a program to provide foster care transition services and authorize a pilot program for alternative
Read MoreOccupation tax limitation adopted
Senators passed a bill March 20 that prohibits cities from imposing a city occupation tax on any transaction subject to
Read MoreProposal to fund Game and Parks amended, advanced
A bill that would divert state sales tax revenue to the state Game and Parks Commission was amended and advanced
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