Elimination of boards and commissions passed
Lawmakers voted March 1 to eliminate certain boards and commissions. The boards and commissions selected for elimination under LB78, introduced
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Earlier property tax filing deadline adopted
Senators passed a bill March 1 that changes the late filing date for personal property tax returns. Currently, taxpayers must
Read MoreProof of age bill passed
Senators passed a bill March 1 that allows nonresidents to use a state-issued identification card to purchase alcohol. To purchase
Read MoreMedicaid expansion proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would require Nebraska to opt-in to
Read MoreExtension of workers’ compensation mental injury provisions approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 1 that repeals a sunset provision on workers’ compensation for some mental injuries. LB21, sponsored
Read MoreDisclosure requirements for fracking requested
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would authorize the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Read MoreChanges to burial procedures discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill dealing with burial procedures. Hastings Sen. Les Seiler introduced LB441,
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board raises revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to maintain the state’s revenue projections during its first meeting of the year
Read MoreProperty tax assistance proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would provide state funding to counties and cities. LB370,
Read MoreRepeal of roads funding by sales tax discussed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would repeal a newly adopted means of funding roads.
Read MoreRepeal of expanded sales tax authority proposed
A bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 27 would remove cities’ authority to increase their sales tax by one-half
Read MoreCost-of-living increase for disability income to injured workers discussed
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would calculate the maximum workers’ compensation benefit
Read MoreFaster eviction procedures for dangerous tenants requested
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would provide procedures for the termination of a rental
Read MoreMortgage settlement funds sought for housing assistance
Nebraska’s share of funds from a national mortgage settlement would be directed toward housing assistance under a bill heard Feb.
Read MoreInsurance coverage sought for amino-acid formula
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would require insurance coverage for some
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