Session Review: Business and Labor
Lawmakers considered several measures this session related to unemployment taxes and benefits as well as employee training programs.
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Session Review: Education
Lawmakers approved two omnibus education packages this session that allow certain school districts to permit security personnel to carry firearms on school grounds, provide funding for computer science teacher training and boost funding for teacher recruitment and retention programs.
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Session Review: General Affairs
Measures to update amusement device regulations and address the accessibility of vaping devices and co-branded alcoholic beverages were among those advanced by the General Affairs Committee this session.
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Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Lawmakers removed a voting restriction for Nebraskans with felony convictions, approved a series of government reforms and placed a troubled state agency under the direct authority of the governor this session.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Measures to address Medicaid coverage, child care provider shortages and the opioid epidemic were among those considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Changes to Nebraska’s criminal justice system, additional consumer protections and updates to the state’s safe haven law were among the topics considered by the Judiciary Committee this session.
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Session Review: Natural Resources
Bills intended to ensure the reliability of the electric grid and better balance the conservation of Nebraska’s threatened and endangered species with highway maintenance were among those advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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Session Review: Nebraska Retirement Systems
Senators approved measures this session that make changes to laws covering administration of the retirement programs of the Nebraska State Patrol and certain firefighters.
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Session Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session creating an array of tax credits, allowing businesses to deduct certain expenses immediately and authorizing cities to use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee advanced measures this session to harmonize broadband internet standards, create new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system and help recruit and retain emergency care providers.
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Session Review: Urban Affairs
The Urban Affairs Committee advanced bills this session intended to coordinate anti-poverty initiatives, address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency and give community members greater say in the development of a proposed inland port district in Omaha.
Read MoreChild abuse tort claim measure vetoed
A bill that allowed political subdivisions to be sued for harm caused to a child by sexual or other abuse under certain circumstances was vetoed by Gov. Jim Pillen April 24.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreDocumentary stamp tax increase passed over on final reading
Consideration of a proposal to fund additional programs and services with a tax increase on real estate transactions ended on the final round of debate April 18 after senators passed over it without taking a vote.
Read MoreRevenue package containing good life district changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a package of tax-related measures, including one under which cities may use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
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