Department of Revenue statute updates advance
A bill that would update numerous state Department of Revenue statutes was advanced from general file Feb. 29. LB727, introduced
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Motor carrier updates, ignition interlock changes advance
Senators advanced a bill from general file Feb. 29 that would bring state motor carrier statutes up-to-date and change ignition
Read MoreState retirement plan updates advance
Senators advanced a bill from general file Feb. 29 that would make Internal Revenue Code compliance updates for county, judge,
Read MoreSpecial interest license plates allowed for car collectors
Senators passed a bill March 1 that allows owners of collector vehicles to use a special motor vehicle interest plate.
Read MoreStatute of limitations increased for sexually assaulted children
The statute of limitations for victims who were sexually assaulted as children will increase under a bill passed by senators
Read MorePenalties enhanced for assaults on health care professionals
Senators passed a bill March 1 that enhances penalties for assaulting health care professionals. LB677, introduced by Omaha Sen. Steve
Read MoreDebate begins on decreasing time limit between Keno games
Senators began general file debate March 1 on a bill that would amend the five-minute time limit required between Keno
Read MoreNew requirements for commercial dog breeders approved
Commercial dog breeders must meet stronger licensing requirements under a bill passed by the Legislature March 1. A commercial dog
Read MoreNew and expanding business electricity rate approved
An economic development rate on electricity for new and expanding businesses was passed by the Legislature March 1. LB1043, introduced
Read MoreData center tax incentive approved
A bill that provides tax incentives to companies looking to build large data centers was passed by the Legislature March
Read MoreStreamlining of tax deed purchases approved
The procedure for purchasing tax deeds will be streamlined under a bill passed by the Legislature March 1. LB370, introduced
Read MoreFood and weed statutes updated
Two bills that make changes to state Department of Agriculture statutes were passed by the Legislature March 1. Under LB771,
Read MoreChanges to uranium mining permits passed
A streamlined permit process for in-situ mining operations was passed by the Legislature March 1. LB498, introduced by Ellsworth Sen.
Read MoreFinancial literacy bill approved
Senators gave final approval March 1 to a bill aimed at increasing financial literacy among Nebraska youth. LB269, introduced by
Read MoreEducation approved as welfare work requirement
Senators gave final approval March 1 to a bill that expands educational opportunities under the Welfare Reform Act. LB507, introduced
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