Oil pipeline regulation bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from select file April 5 related to oil pipeline routing in Nebraska. LB1161, sponsored by Papillion
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Power of attorney provisions updated
A bill revising power of attorney provisions was passed by the Legislature April 5. LB1113, introduced by Norfolk Sen. Mike
Read MoreIncome tax reduction passed
Many Nebraskans will see a modest tax reduction under a bill passed by the Legislature April 5. LB970, introduced by
Read MoreLow-income area investment incentives passed
Investors certified as community development entities can receive income, corporate and premium tax credits under a bill passed by the
Read MoreAppropriation of Republican River repayments approved
LB950, introduced by Imperial Sen. Mark Christensen, directs the state treasurer to transfer $1.4 million from the general fund to the
Read MoreChild advocacy center protocol changed
A bill that expands and creates protocols for the state’s seven child advocacy centers was passed by the Legislature April
Read MoreMental health centers will be tax exempt
The taxation of nonprofit mental health centers is clarified under a bill passed by the Legislature April 5. Under LB1097,
Read MoreBiochips are tax exempt
Biochips used for genetic and protein analysis of livestock will be exempt from sales tax under a bill passed by
Read MoreNew child welfare data system approved
Lawmakers approved a bill April 5 that requires development of a new child welfare data system. Under LB1160, introduced by
Read MoreChildren’s health and treatment bill approved
Senators gave final approval April 5 to a bill that creates the Children’s Health and Treatment Act. LB1063, introduced by
Read MoreHuman trafficking bill passed
Senators passed a bill April 5 intended to increase awareness of human trafficking and enhance penalties for pandering. Under LB1145,
Read MoreImproved access to public benefit programs approved
The state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is required to increase staff at local offices to provide more
Read MoreSummer food grants for students approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 5 to a bill that will provide grants in support of a federal summer food
Read MorePrepaid wireless phones surcharge approved
Retailers selling prepaid wireless phones will be required to collect surcharge fees under a bill passed by the Legislature April
Read MoreJudicial pay increase approved
Judges within the state court system will see a 2 percent salary increase under a bill passed by the Legislature
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