Municipal land banks clear first round
Senators revisited a bill April 10 that would allow the establishment of land banks in metropolitan class cities or counties
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Sen. Heath Mello
Municipal land banks discussed
Senators began debating a bill March 27 that would allow metropolitan class cities or counties that have at least three
Read MoreExpansion of wind energy tax credit proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would allow more wind projects to qualify for
Read MoreBill would implement short-time compensation program
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would adopt an employer short-time compensation program.
Read MoreSession Review: Education
Senators worked on legislation related to alternative education opportunities, student progress measures and testing for lead poisoning this session. Omaha
Read MoreCareer education programs receive funding approval
A bill that appropriates funds to the state Department of Education for the creation of career bridge programs was passed
Read MoreFunding for career programs receives first round approval
A bill that would appropriate funds to the state Department of Education for the creation of career bridge programs advanced
Read MoreBills would move AG’s environmental settlement fund
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on two bills that would change the distribution of funds received from certain
Read MoreWage subsidy program for aid recipients proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would create a wage subsidy program
Read MoreMeasure would change TIF rules
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a measure that seeks to change tax increment financing (TIF) rules
Read MoreSession Review: Executive Board
A proposal that requires state agencies to promulgate rules and regulations within a specific time frame was approved by the
Read MoreTime frame requirement for state agency regulations approved
A proposal that requires state agencies to promulgate rules and regulations within a specific time frame received final legislative approval
Read MoreLow-speed vehicles legalized for use on state roads
Low-speed vehicles will be permitted for use on state roads under a bill passed by the Legislature May 18. LB289,
Read MoreTime frame requirement for state agency regulations amended, advanced
A proposal that would require state agencies to promulgate rules and regulations within a specific time frame advanced from select
Read MoreRedevelopment bond repayment bill passed
A bill intended to make the repayment time frame of a redevelopment bond more closely reflect the life of a
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