Sovereign city proposal fails
A proposal to create a new, sovereign city would be placed on the ballot for voters’ consideration under a measure debated by lawmakers March 7.
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Sen. Paul Schumacher
Elimination of state tax incentive programs discussed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would move up the end dates of several of the state’s current business tax incentive programs.
Read moreJudicial review proposed for contested procurement decisions
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a bill that would provide an appeal mechanism as part of the state contract procurement process.
Read moreCity bankruptcy tied to pension funding level
Cities with pension plans not funded to a certain level may not file for bankruptcy under a bill passed by the Legislature May 18.
Read moreMedicaid reimbursement from hidden assets approved
Before lawmakers passed LB72 in 2015, the state could recover only assets from a probate estate to settle a Medicaid debt. That bill adopted the federal definition of an estate to include additional assets in an attempt to combat the hiding of assets.
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Bill amended to tie city bankruptcy to pension funding level
Cities with pension plans not funded to a certain level would be unable to file for bankruptcy under a bill lawmakers amended on the second round of debate May 15.
Read moreIntent to be considered for knife possession charge
A bill that clarifies the intent of Nebraska’s deadly weapon statute was passed by the Legislature May 4.
Read moreTransportation-related changes approved
A bill enabling car dealers to electronically provide titling and registration services was passed April 24.
Read moreSecurity law updates approved
Senators passed a bill April 24 that makes updates to security law.
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Medicaid reimbursement from hidden assets advanced
Before lawmakers passed LB72 in 2015, the state could recover only assets from a probate estate to settle a Medicaid debt. That bill adopted the federal definition of an estate to include additional assets in an attempt to combat the hiding of assets.
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Bill to consider intent for knife possession charge advanced
A bill that would clarify the intent of Nebraska’s deadly weapon statute was advanced from general file April 20.
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Priority for holders of government bonds advanced
Senators advanced a bill April 12 that would create a statutory lien on government bonds to ensure that bondholders are paid first if the issuing government entity goes bankrupt.
Read moreBill would eliminate many tax exemptions, credits
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 22 on a bill that would modify or repeal several sales tax exemptions, income tax deductions, credits and incentives.
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Solitary confinement process questioned
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 22 on a bill that would make several changes to state Department of Correctional Services procedures for inmates in solitary confinement.
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Security law updates advanced
A bill that would make updates to security law advanced from general file March 21.
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