Senators advance bill to pay for special session expenses
On the opening day of floor debate Aug. 7, lawmakers gave first-round approval to a measure that would appropriate funds for expenses incurred during the special session.
Read More
Amendments to property tax plan proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Aug. 7 on two potential additions to their anticipated property tax relief proposal.
Read More
Measure would allow punitive damages in civil cases
An attempt to revive and expand a proposal that was vetoed by Gov. Jim Pillen days after the end of the 2024 Legislative session was considered Aug. 2 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read More
Constitutional limits on taxation and spending proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Aug. 3 on a collection of proposed amendments to the state constitution intended to give Nebraskans more control over how much they pay in state and local taxes.
Read More
Proposals to legalize, tax recreational marijuana considered
A pair of proposals that seek to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis for Nebraskans 21 years and older were considered by the Judiciary Committee Aug. 2.
Read More
Additional property tax relief measures considered
A bill to remake a major property tax relief program was among several proposals heard Aug. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Day three bill introduction
Lawmakers introduced 64 measures on the final day of bill introduction July 29.
Read More