Ethanol input tax exemption amended, advanced
A bill containing several sales and use tax exemptions advanced to the final round of debate May 11 after lawmakers amended it to clarify a provision related to ethanol inputs.
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Tax exemption for ethanol inputs, ag machinery advances
A bill containing several sales and use tax exemptions advanced from general file April 27.
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Child sexual abuse prevention programs advance
Nebraska public schools would adopt programs intended to curb child sexual abuse under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 22.
Read moreBill would repeal educator obscenity exemption
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would repeal a legal protection given to certain educators.
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Tax exemption sought for ethanol inputs
Certain products used to manufacture ethanol would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill heard Feb. 24 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreNew penalties proposed for rioting, assault
A bill heard Feb. 24 by members of the Judiciary Committee would define rioting in state law and create new and expanded punishments.
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Bill seeks to curb child sexual abuse
Nebraska schools would provide child sexual abuse prevention training to students, teachers and parents under a bill considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
Read moreTax credit for parent of stillborn child proposed
The parent of a stillborn child could claim a state income tax credit under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Revenue Committee.
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Senators adopt new session rules
After approving several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 21. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and generally are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.
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Public forum requirement proposed
Governmental entities would have to allow a public forum during all meetings subject to the state Open Meetings Act under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreMedication abortion bill passed
A bill that requires medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions passed May 30 after a successful cloture vote.
Read moreMedication abortion bill amended, advanced after cloture vote
A bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from select file May 23 after a successful cloture vote.
Read moreRestorative justice bill passed
The use of restorative justice programs in Nebraska was expanded by a bill passed May 13.
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Medication abortion bill advanced after cloture vote
A bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from general file May 7 after a successful cloture vote.
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Expanded informed consent for abortion stalls
A bill that would require medical providers to provide additional information to women seeking abortions stalled on general file April 29.
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