Updated business tax incentive proposal stalls
Lawmakers continued second-round debate July 22 on a proposal to replace the state’s current business tax incentive program, the application period for which is set to end this year.
Read MoreLawmakers continued second-round debate July 22 on a proposal to replace the state’s current business tax incentive program, the application period for which is set to end this year.
Read MoreA bill that would expand the use of land banks advanced from general file July 21.
Read MoreLawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file March 6 containing several transportation measures.
Read MoreA bill intended to expand workforce housing in urban communities stalled on general file March 4.
Read MoreFarmers would have expanded transportation options under a bill advanced from general file March 3.
Read MoreA bill that would allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create or join land banks stalled during general file debate Feb. 25.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a proposal that would update state law requiring the state Game and Parks Commission to make payments in lieu of taxes on lands it uses for wildlife management.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would repeal state and local taxes and require the Legislature to enact a consumption tax on goods and services.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill containing several transportation measures.
Read MoreQualifying landowners would receive up to four free firearm deer hunting permits under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 30.
Read MoreSenators introduced 60 new measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 23.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce 52 new bills, including:
LB855, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Mike Moser, which would eliminate legislative confirmation for certain members of the Niobrara Council;
Read MoreThe Education Committee considered proposals this session to update Nebraska’s civic education standards, reimburse school districts for mental and behavioral health expenses and authorize teachers to physically restrain violent students.
Read MorePublic benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that would require a political subdivision to hold a public hearing before increasing its property tax request, require out-of-state internet retailers to collect state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents and allow a county to impose a sales tax to pay a federal judgment against it.
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