Income-based ag land valuation method proposed
The assessed value of Nebraska agricultural and horticultural land would be based on its income potential rather than its market value under a proposal heard Feb. 3 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill would add central Nebraska county judge
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would add a county judge to the judicial district serving Buffalo and Hall counties.
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Proposal would end community college levy
The state would assume responsibility for funding community colleges under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill would establish voter ID framework
A proposal that would implement the provisions of an initiative petition approved by voters last year establishing a photo ID requirement to vote in Nebraska was considered Feb. 1 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Flexibility sought for water-related projects
Nebraska could use a variety of alternate contract methods for state-sponsored water-related infrastructure projects under a bill considered Feb. 2 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Bill seeks to protect Second Amendment
State and local officials in Nebraska would be limited in their ability to enforce federal firearm regulations under a bill considered Feb. 2 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreProposal would cut income tax rates to 3.99 percent by 2027
Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates would fall to just under 4 percent over the next several years under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
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Abortion restrictions proposed
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard six hours of testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would prohibit abortions in all but the earliest weeks of pregnancy in most cases.
Read MoreArray of criminal justice reform programs proposed
A bill that would establish a variety of criminal justice reform programs was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 1.
Read MoreCounty jail program funding sought
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that seeks to help certain counties enhance treatment, rehabilitation and diversion programming.
Read MoreCap on school district property tax increases proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would limit annual increases in the amount of property taxes collected by Nebraska public school districts.
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Proposal to create ‘parents’ bill of rights’ considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill intended, in part, to ensure parental access to learning materials and curriculum in public schools.
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Funds sought for possible Lincoln convention center
A proposal considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Jan. 31 could provide a partial funding source for a future convention center in Lincoln.
Read MoreMicrochip bill seeks to meet federal program requirements
A proposal that would attempt to align Nebraska’s economic development structure with the requirements of a federal microchip grant program
Read MoreBill would allow creation of ‘silent’ trusts
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would allow the creation of silent trusts — also referred to as confidential trusts — in Nebraska.
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