Paid parental leave for school activities proposed
Parents would be given paid time off to attend a family member’s school-related activities under a bill heard by the
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Year-round daylight saving time effort fails to advance
A bill intended to spare Nebraskans from changing their clocks twice a year failed to advance from general file Feb. 5.
Read MoreState aid to local governments in exchange for cap on taxing authority discussed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a pair of proposals intended to provide property tax relief by capping local government revenue growth while also providing state funds to schools, counties and cities.
Read MoreHospital assessment program considered
A bill intended to increase Medicaid payments to Nebraska hospitals without the use of additional general fund dollars was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 2.
Read MoreEminent domain changes proposed
Additional regulations for the use of eminent domain were considered Feb. 2 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreBill would change status of History Nebraska
A state agency with a recent history of controversy would be placed under the direct authority of the governor under a bill considered Feb. 1 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreEmployee relocation incentives proposed
Nebraska businesses would receive a tax benefit for paying employees’ relocation expenses under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
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Repeal of certain sales and use tax exemptions considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on more than half a dozen proposals to broaden the state sales tax base in an effort to reduce local property tax collections.
Read MoreBill would ban synthetically derived THC products
Delta-8 and similar hemp-derived products would be prohibited in Nebraska under a proposal considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb.1.
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Two-person train crew requirement stalls on first round
A bill intended to improve train safety in Nebraska stalled on general file Feb. 2 after a failed cloture motion.
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Bill would require Summer EBT participation
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that seeks to provide summer meals to low-income children in Nebraska.
Read MoreKratom criminalization proposed
Kratom would be added to Nebraska’s list of substances whose manufacture, possession and use are regulated by the state under a measure considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 1.
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Firearm industry protections considered
A bill intended to prohibit government entities from contracting with businesses that discriminate against the firearms industry was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 1.
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Transitional health care for homeless adults proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 1 that would provide short-term housing and medical services for
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Budget adjustments offered
Mid-biennium adjustments to the state’s budget were considered by the Appropriations Committee Jan. 30. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd-numbered years and adjustments made during legislative sessions held in even-numbered years.
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