Statewide behavioral health model adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill May 18 that implements a new statewide delivery model for behavioral health service provision in Nebraska.
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State budget package passed
Lawmakers gave final approval this week to the seven components of the state’s $10.7 billion, two-year budget package following successful cloture votes.
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Ban on gender-altering procedures expanded to include abortion restrictions, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that would ban “gender-altering” procedures for minors in Nebraska was modified and expanded to include a 12-week abortion ban after senators voted to return it to select file May 16.
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Revenue omnibus bill that includes retail tax break advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 16 to a bill amended to include more than two dozen revenue-related measures, including one intended to attract new-to-Nebraska retail businesses.
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Unicameral Update audio version available
The weekly Unicameral Update newsletter is now available in audio format. Find us at Unicameral Update on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Dover finds adventure in the everyday
Even the peeling paint in Sen. Robert Dover’s temporary 12th floor Capitol office can’t dim his enthusiasm for his “dream job” as a state senator. With its arched windows and Tuscan yellow walls, the space could, with a bit of effort, evoke a charming ambience, he said.
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Budget package clears second round with lower cash reserve, other changes
Lawmakers amended and advanced three components of the state’s $12.975 million budget package this week. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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Income tax measure scaled back, advanced to final reading
A proposal to cut Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates to just under 4 percent beginning with tax year 2027 advanced to the final round of debate May 11 after senators amended it to remove certain other tax benefits included on general file.
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School revenue cap modified, advanced to final round
Lawmakers gave second-round approval May 11 to a bill that would provide additional property tax relief to Nebraskans while limiting increases in the amount of property taxes public school districts may collect.
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Governor’s education funding proposal amended, advanced
A bill that would direct approximately $300 million per year in additional state funding to K-12 public schools received second-round approval from lawmakers May 9.
Read MoreE-15 proposal expanded, advanced to final round
A bill intended to increase consumer access to E-15 in Nebraska cleared the second round of debate May 9 after lawmakers amended it to include two other measures heard by the Agriculture Committee this session.
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Education package amended, advanced to final round
Senators gave second-round approval May 9 to a bill containing several education-related measures after amending it to add a high school graduation requirement and modify a proposal intended to increase the number of Nebraska teachers.
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State claims bill amended, advanced
Several additional claims totaling more than $26 million were added during the second round of debate May 8 to a measure that would authorize payment of claims against the state.
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Dungan seeks new way to serve
Lincoln Sen. George Dungan has spent his professional life striving to bridge the gap between the voiceless and the powerful. Now he’s ready to bring that spirit to the Nebraska Legislature.
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State budget package clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval this week to three components of the state’s $12.975 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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