Phase-out of Social Security income tax amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers added a pause to the proposed elimination of state taxation of Social Security income before giving the bill second-round approval May 11.
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Phase-out of Social Security income tax advanced
The Nebraska tax on Social Security income would be phased out gradually under a bill given first-round approval April 26.
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Sales tax turnback for sports complexes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 21 to a bill that would provide state support for cities to build sports complexes.
Read moreFinancial protections for seniors, vulnerable adults passed
Senators approved a bill March 25 that allows certain financial professionals to delay suspicious transactions.
Read moreInstallment loan interest rate increase advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 2 to a bill that would increase the interest rate that licensees may charge under the Nebraska Installment Loan Act.
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Financial protections for seniors, vulnerable adults advanced
A bill that would allow certain financial professionals to delay suspicious transactions advanced from general file March 2.
Read moreSales tax turnback proposed for sports complexes
Cities could use state sales tax revenue to build sports complexes under a bill heard Feb. 19 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreConstitutional amendment would tax, regulate sports betting
The Legislature would be authorized to regulate and tax sports wagering in Nebraska under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read moreBill seeks financial protections for seniors, vulnerable adults
Certain financial professionals would have authority to delay suspicious transactions under a bill considered Jan. 26 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read moreChild care tax credit expanded
Self-employed child care providers may apply for a state income tax credit under a bill approved by lawmakers Aug. 12.
Read moreHarsher penalties proposed for sexual misconduct
The Judiciary Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 20 on four bills that would impose stricter penalties on authority figures who abuse their power to engage in sexual misconduct with minors.
Read moreSales tax turnback for water, sewer projects stalls
A bill that would turn back a portion of the state sales tax collected on water and sewer services to help cities and utilities pay for infrastructure upgrades stalled on first-round debate Feb. 10.
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Expanded child care tax credit advanced
Self-employed child care providers could apply for a state income tax credit under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 22.
Read moreCollege savings proposals approved
A bill creating three new state college savings programs received final approval in the Legislature May 24.
Read moreCollege savings account for each Nebraska newborn advanced
A bill that would create two college savings programs advanced from the second round of debate May 21 after lawmakers amended it to include a proposal to open an account for each Nebraska resident when he or she is born.
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