Tribal college investment program considered
A bill aimed at increasing funding for Nebraska’s tribal colleges through a public-private partnership was discussed by the Education Committee Feb. 9.
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Regulatory framework proposed for recreational vehicles
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a measure intended to ensure certain RV dealers in Nebraska are treated fairly by manufacturers.
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Elimination of GED age requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 9 to a bill that would remove an age requirement for obtaining a general education development diploma.
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Gaming updates clear first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file Feb. 9 that would make a series of changes to the state’s racetrack gaming industry.
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Workplace safety committee bill amended, advanced to final round
A bill that would eliminate an unfunded state program requiring workplace safety committees was amended and advanced to final reading Feb. 9.
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Antisemitism measure amended, passed over
Lawmakers narrowed a proposal on select file Feb. 6 that would require Nebraska school boards and postsecondary institutions to address antisemitism in their discrimination and harassment policies before passing over the bill at the introducer’s request.
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Eminent domain carve-out proposed for AI data center power plants
Nebraska’s public power utilities could not use eminent domain to acquire privately owned power plants built to serve certain large-scale electricity users under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Changes to Medicaid prenatal program considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that seeks to expand coverage under the state’s Prenatal Plus Program and eliminate the program’s scheduled sunset date.
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Emergency state contract change considered
Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a measure that would update notification requirements governing emergency sole source contracts.
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Restrictions considered for petition circulators
A bill that would create new requirements for petition circulators and sponsors under the Nebraska Election Act was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 4.
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Minimum wage limitations approved
After a second vote on the bill’s final passage, lawmakers approved a measure Feb. 5 that limits scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage.
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Property tax hearing attendance rule updated
Lawmakers approved a measure Feb. 5 intended to increase accountability for local governments seeking to raise property taxes.
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Excise tax on remote cigar sales approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 5 intended to help Nebraska cigar shops compete with online retailers.
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Heavy commercial electric vehicle fee increased
A bill tripling the registration fee paid by owners of heavy commercial EVs received final approval from lawmakers Feb. 5.
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Sales tax on array of services considered
An expanded sales tax base would help balance the state budget under a measure heard Feb. 4 by the Revenue Committee.
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