Changes to community college association membership adopted
Community colleges will no longer be required to join an association under a bill passed by the Legislature May 29.
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Tax exemptions increase for college savings plans
Lawmakers passed a bill May 29 that provides higher tax deductions to persons making contributions to a Nebraska College Savings
Read MoreAlternative minimum tax repealed
Senators passed a bill May 29 that makes changes to the computation of income taxes. LB308, introduced by Columbus Sen.
Read MoreChanges to judges’ retirement contributions adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill May 29 that extends an increase in Nebraska judges’ retirement contribution rates. LB306, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreAutomated pharmacies for long-term care facilities passed
Senators gave final approval May 29 to a bill that allows automated pharmacies to operate in long-term care facilities. Under
Read MoreMunicipal land banks passed
Senators passed a bill May 29 that allows the establishment of land banks in metropolitan class cities or counties that
Read MoreNew controlled substances passed
Senators passed a bill May 29 that adds substances and compounds to the Schedule I controlled substances list. In order
Read MoreFoster care transition provided
Certain state wards who have aged out of the foster care system may continue to receive services until age 21
Read MoreVeteran notation on driver’s licenses passed
Senators passed a bill May 29 that amends the Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Act. LB93, introduced by Fullerton Sen. Annette
Read MoreChanges to intermediate care facility reimbursement funds approved
Senators gave final approval May 29 to a bill intended to improve utilization of a reimbursement fund for intermediate care
Read MoreNewborn heart disease screening approved
Senators voted May 29 to adopt the Nebraska Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening Act. Under LB225, introduced by Papillion Sen.
Read MoreSubsidized employment pilot program approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 29 that creates a subsidized employment pilot program in Nebraska. LB368, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MorePreference sought for veterans in public contracts
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 28 to a bill intended to assist veterans in securing public contracts. LB224, introduced by
Read MoreIncreased sex trafficking penalties advance
Lawmakers advanced a bill May 23 that would enhance penalties for pandering, soliciting and harboring people for prostitution. LB255, introduced
Read MoreSubsidized employment pilot program amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill May 23 that would create a subsidized employment pilot program in Nebraska. LB368, as introduced by
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