Public employment waiting period proposed
Certain public officials who leave office would be required to wait two years before serving again under a bill heard
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Adjustment, elimination of inheritance tax considered
The state inheritance tax was the focus of two bills heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 20. LB960, introduced by
Read MoreBill would establish venture capital fund
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would establish the Development and Venture Enterprise Act. LB1019,
Read MoreUpdate of insurer reserves advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 20 to a bill that would update laws governing the establishment of reserves by life
Read MoreNew model business act advanced
Nebraska’s current Business Corporation Act would be replaced under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 20. LB749, introduced by
Read MoreBill would address township board vacancies
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill intended to address township board vacancies.
Read MoreIncrease in earned income tax credit proposed
Taxpayers would see tax relief under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 19. LB956, introduced by Lincoln Sen.
Read MoreValuation of irrigated cropland questioned
Members of the Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would change how irrigated cropland is valuated.
Read MoreWater sustainability funds sought
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on two bills that would provide funding for water sustainability projects in Nebraska.
Read MoreBills would bolster property tax credit fund
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on three bills seeking to increase funding for the state’s Property Tax Credit
Read MoreMore funds requested for teacher loan forgiveness
Students in teacher education programs could have a greater amount of student loans forgiven under a bill heard by the
Read MoreMore funds proposed for career education
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on a bill that would provide increased funding for high school career education
Read MoreDebt recovery program proposed
Lottery winnings and other state-paid funds could be withheld to settle debts under legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb.
Read MoreLegislative approval proposed for moving state services
The relocation of state services or agencies costing more than $15 million would require legislative approval under a bill heard
Read MoreLower residency requirement proposed for veterans’ homes
More people would be eligible to live in veterans’ homes under a bill heard by the Government, Military and Veterans
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