Homestead exemption changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill modifying Nebraska’s homestead exemption program.
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Sen. Jen Day
Homestead exemption for partially disabled veterans removed
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 10 to a bill related to valuation and property taxes after amending out provisions under which partially disabled veterans could have qualified for a homestead exemption.
Read MoreHomestead exemption for partially disabled veterans advances
Partially disabled veterans could qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
Read MoreNative American voting commission proposed
Nebraska would study barriers to voting access for the state’s Native American population under a proposal considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 28.
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Bills would expand Medicaid coverage for lactation support
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a pair of bills seeking to increase access to breastfeeding services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.
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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.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreBill would cap certain sentences for juveniles
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would reduce the maximum sentence for certain felonies in Nebraska if committed by a juvenile.
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Proposal would create Holocaust education grant program
The Education Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill intended to give Nebraska educators the support they need to teach about the Holocaust and other acts of genocide.
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Legislative rule changes considered
The Rules Committee considered 58 possible changes to the permanent rules that govern legislative proceedings during a marathon public hearing
Read MoreHolocaust education measure approved
Nebraska’s social studies education standards will be updated to include content on the Holocaust under a bill approved by lawmakers April 13.
Read MoreBehavioral health points of contact, training program approved
Lawmakers passed a measure April 12 intended to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for Nebraska students.
Read MoreHolocaust education bill narrowed, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust was amended to remove a provision related to slavery in America after lawmakers voted to return it to select file April 11.
Read MoreHolocaust education standards amended, advanced
A bill intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust and other acts of genocide advanced to the final round of debate April 7 after lawmakers amended it to clarify which events those lessons would cover.
Read MoreExpanded homestead exemption amended, advanced
Veterans with a partial disability from a service-connected injury would qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from general file March 28.
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