Special session convenes, bill introduction begins
Lawmakers convened July 25 to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreLawmakers convened July 25 to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee advanced bills this session creating an array of tax credits, allowing businesses to deduct certain expenses immediately and authorizing cities to use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a package of tax-related measures, including one under which cities may use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 18 that will provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships following a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreLawmakers passed over Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax relief proposal on final reading April 18 without voting on it, ending consideration of the bill this session.
Read MoreA proposal to generate state revenue that would be used to provide additional property tax relief advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after senators amended it to strike a proposed sales tax rate increase.
Read MoreA package of tax-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended several of its provisions, including those related to special retail districts and electric vehicle charging stations.
Read MoreSenators advanced a proposal from general file April 9 that would provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships after a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to another package of tax-related proposals, including one under which cities could use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreA proposal to generate state revenue that would be used to provide additional property tax relief advanced to the second round of debate April 2 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreCities could use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special districts intended to attract out-of-state visitors to new retail, entertainment and dining opportunities under a bill heard Feb. 14 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a proposal to provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a proposal to increase Nebraska’s sales tax rate from 5.5 to 6.5 percent beginning Oct. 1.
Read MoreA bill intended to ensure that voters must approve certain bonds issued to pay for the construction of school buildings passed Feb. 8.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a pair of proposals intended to provide property tax relief by capping local government revenue growth while also providing state funds to schools, counties and cities.
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