Constitutional property tax cap, other measures proposed
Proposals that would change how real property is valued and taxed in Nebraska were among those considered by the Revenue Committee August 1.
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Homestead exemption, consumption tax proposals considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony July 31 on several measures related to property taxes, including one that would replace Nebraska’s current tax system with a consumption tax on new goods and services.
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Mobile sports betting proposals considered
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony July 31 on two proposals that would authorize sports wagering through mobile platforms in Nebraska.
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Budget changes considered to help fund governor’s tax plan
The Appropriations Committee heard joint testimony July 30 on two bills intended to help fund the governor’s property tax relief proposal.
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Pillen plan would impose sales taxes to fund property tax relief
The Revenue Committee heard testimony July 30 on Gov. Jim Pillen’s proposal to increase state sales tax revenue to fund a new tax credit program offsetting property taxes levied by school districts.
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Bill would provide income tax credit for renters
Nebraska renters would be eligible to claim an income tax credit on rent paid during the previous year under a bill considered July 29 by the Revenue Committee.
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Gradual school levy cap reduction, additional state aid proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony July 29 on a proposal to reduce the maximum school district property tax levy over the next decade, directing more state aid to public schools.
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Cigarette tax increase proposed
An increase in cigarette taxes would be used to fund property tax relief and Medicaid waiver services under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee July 29.
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Day three bill introduction
Lawmakers introduced 64 measures on the final day of bill introduction July 29.
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Day two bill introduction
Lawmakers reconvened July 26 to continue bill introduction.
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Special session convenes, bill introduction begins
Lawmakers convened July 25 to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
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Gov. Jim Pillen issued a proclamation July 24 calling the Legislature into a special session to consider legislation relating to his plan for property tax reform.
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Session Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session to provide incentives for reducing nitrogen use in Nebraska farming practices, transfer state regulation of hemp cultivation back to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and modernize restrictions on foreign land ownership.
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Session Review: Appropriations Committee
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget, approved a number of claims against the state and authorized millions in state dollars for private school K-12 scholarships this session.
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Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Expanding coverage for cancer screenings, tightening regulations on land purchase transactions and updating banking regulations were among the issues considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
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