Revenue omnibus bill clears final round
Lawmakers passed a bill June 1 that includes more than two dozen revenue-related measures.
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Economic development measure passed with Lincoln water funding
A bill meant to spur economic development across the state received final approval from the Legislature June 1.
Read MoreBanking regulation updates, economic development and insurance changes approved
Senators passed a measure June 1 that makes a variety of changes and updates to regulations governing a number of Nebraska industries.
Read MoreHealth services package approved
An omnibus health services measure was given final approval June 1.
Read MoreDyslexia, school dress code, teacher mobility measure approved
The state will collect data on students identified as having dyslexia under a bill approved by lawmakers May 31.
Read MoreState’s motorcycle helmet law repealed
A Transportation and Telecommunications Committee clean-up bill that includes a provision to remove the state’s helmet law for riders age 21 and older passed the final round of debate May 31.
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Voter ID bill clears second round after cloture vote
Senators advanced a bill from select file May 30 that would implement the provisions of an initiative petition approved by voters last year establishing a photo ID requirement to vote in Nebraska.
Read MoreEducation package that includes lottery allocations approved
A bill distributing state lottery funds to education programs received final approval from lawmakers May 30.
Read MoreE-15 requirement for retailers approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 30 intended to increase consumer access to E-15 in Nebraska.
Read MoreTransportation bill amended to include repeal of state’s motorcycle helmet law
A Transportation and Telecommunications Committee clean-up bill on final reading was amended to repeal the state’s helmet law for riders age 21 and older after lawmakers voted to return it to select file May 24.
Read MoreOmnibus criminal justice reform bill advanced to final round after cloture
A bill that would enact a variety of criminal justice programs and other reforms was amended and advanced from select file May 24 following a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreIncome tax cuts, child care tax credits approved
A proposal that will cut Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates to 3.99 percent by tax year 2027 received final approval from lawmakers May 25.
Read MorePublic guardianship bill expanded, advanced
A bill intended to create public guardianships to assist individuals in applying for benefits was
amended to include a variety of judicial matters and advanced from general file May 25.
Governor’s education funding proposal passes
Senators approved a bill May 25 that directs approximately $300 million per year in additional state funding to K-12 public schools.
Read MoreProperty tax relief increased, school revenue growth capped
A bill that provides additional property tax relief to Nebraskans while limiting increases in the amount of property taxes public school districts may collect received final approval from lawmakers May 25.
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