Postsecondary institution minimum standard requirements created
Senators gave final round approval April 28 to a bill that creates minimum operation standards for private and out-of-state postsecondary
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Child care reimbursement rates lowered
Nebraska child care reimbursement rates will be lowered under a bill given final approval April 28. Under LB464, introduced by
Read MoreFoster care changes approved
Senators gave final approval April 28 to a bill that makes several changes to the Nebraska foster care system. LB177,
Read MoreRedevelopment bond repayment bill passed
A bill intended to make the repayment time frame of a redevelopment bond more closely reflect the life of a
Read MoreSchool, state patrol retirement contributions increased
Employee contribution rates for the school employee, Class V school employee and state patrol retirement plans will increase under a
Read MoreLawmakers approve foster care placement notifications
Senators gave final approval April 28 to a bill that establishes notification requirements for child foster care placement court reviews
Read MoreBill refining cigarette regulations for MSA compliance advanced
Cigarette regulations intended to keep Nebraska compliant with the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) were advanced from general file April 27.
Read MoreRenewable energy tax credit expansion amended into wind bill
A bill that would eliminate the zero-emission standard for renewable energy tax credits was amended April 27 into a bill
Read MoreBill to create tourism development board advanced
A bill that would establish a committee to promote travel and tourism in Nebraska cleared the first round of legislative
Read MoreSmall business assistance bill advanced
A bill that would implement a statewide pilot program to provide technical assistance to small businesses was advanced from general
Read MoreBill would consolidate economic development reports
Senators gave first-round approval April 26 to a bill that would consolidate the state’s economic development reporting process. LB404, introduced
Read MoreBill offering assistance for sewer projects bracketed
Lawmakers will delay until next year further consideration of a bill providing state assistance for select sewer projects. During select
Read MoreNatural resource program to employ at-risk youth advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 26 that would create a program to employ at-risk youth in natural
Read MoreSales tax exemption for indoor tanning services dropped for Wyuka Cemetery exemption
A sales tax exemption for tanning services was removed from a bill advanced from general file April 26 in favor
Read MoreProposal to expand county sales tax uses narrowed to public safety
A proposal to expand the authority of counties to enact sales taxes was narrowed in scope during general file debate
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