Bill to require voter approval for wireless taxes stalls
After debate spanning two days, a bill that would require municipalities to seek voter approval before levying additional taxes on wireless services stalled on general file April 17.
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Sen. Tony Vargas
Immigration enforcement proposals considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 28 on two proposals that would govern how Nebraska law enforcement agencies enforce immigration policies.
Read MoreBills would change alcohol taxation
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony March 25 on two bills that would change how alcohol is taxed in Nebraska.
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Additional budget requirements clear first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would require the Legislature to analyze long-term fiscal sustainability by adding a new step to the budget process.
Read MoreExpedited work site inspections discussed
State labor investigators would have more authority under a bill considered March 18 by the Business and Labor Committee.
Read MoreGender equity requirement proposed for tax incentive program
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would require gender equity on the boards of companies receiving state business tax incentives.
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Bill would prohibit minor consent defense
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would provide stronger sexual assault protections.
Read MoreAdditional legislative fiscal tools sought
The Legislature would gain additional avenues to address state and local government budget concerns under two bills considered Feb. 28 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreReform of restrictive housing procedures proposed
A bill that would make several changes to Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) procedures for inmates in restrictive housing and solitary confinement was heard Feb. 27 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreBill would require voter approval for wireless taxes
Municipalities could levy additional taxes on wireless services only with voter approval under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreHigher pay, lower age threshold considered for lawmakers
Member pay could increase and younger Nebraskans could serve in the Legislature under two proposals considered Feb. 6 by the
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New upper tax bracket, additional taxes on high incomes proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would create a fifth individual state income tax bracket and additional taxes on incomes of more than $1 million.
Read MoreRestrictions approved for payday lenders
Providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans will be required to provide more information to borrowers under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
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Restrictions for payday lenders advanced
Providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans would be required to provide more information to borrowers under a bill advanced by lawmakers April 6.
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Lawmaker pay increase proposed
The Executive Board considered a measure Feb. 21 that seeks to increase the pay of Nebraska lawmakers.
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