Nitrogen reduction incentive program created
Senators approved creation of a program April 11 to incentivize the reduction of nitrogen use in Nebraska farming practices.
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Proposed tax credits reduced, advanced
A bill containing several proposed tax credits, including one to help Nebraskans offset expenses they incur when caring for a family member, advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended it to reduce its cost.
Read MoreChild care subsidy exemption approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 to provide an exemption under the Child Care Subsidy program for certain providers who care for their own children.
Read MoreAdult website age verification passed
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 11 that requires websites containing sexually explicit content to verify a user’s age.
Read MoreSafe haven provisions expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 to expand safe haven provisions for Nebraska infants.
Read MoreFull expensing proposal scaled back, advanced
A bill intended to incentivize Nebraska businesses to invest in new equipment and technology advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended it to reduce its cost.
Read MoreEnergy producer meeting requirement approved
Certain developers of energy generation facilities in Nebraska will be required to hold a public meeting regarding their plans under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreCivil practice proposal approved
A measure that makes several updates to Nebraska’s laws governing civil practice and procedure was passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreOmnibus election measure passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus election measure.
Read MoreAgriculture proposal clears final round
Lawmakers passed an omnibus agriculture measure April 11.
Read MoreHomestead exemption for partially disabled veterans removed
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 10 to a bill related to valuation and property taxes after amending out provisions under which partially disabled veterans could have qualified for a homestead exemption.
Read MoreNonpublic school regulations updated
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a measure that loosens regulations for Nebraska private, parochial, denominational, group or home-based schools that choose not to meet accreditation requirements. Such schools commonly are referred to as “exempt.”
Read MoreConsumer protections updated
A bill that grants Nebraska’s attorney general increased powers to prosecute businesses and business owners for deceptive or unfair trade practices was given final approval by lawmakers April 11.
Read MorePreservation of sexual assault forensic evidence extended
Individuals who have undergone a sexual assault forensic examination can request law enforcement to preserve their forensic evidence for an additional 20 years under a bill passed by senators April 11.
Read MoreRevenue cleanup package amended, advanced
A package of tax-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended several of its provisions, including those related to special retail districts and electric vehicle charging stations.
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