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Sen. Paul Schumacher

Judiciary 

Sovereign city proposal fails

March 8, 2018March 9, 2018 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LR269CA

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
Revenue 

Elimination of state tax incentive programs discussed

February 28, 2018 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB1023

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.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Judicial review proposed for contested procurement decisions

February 21, 2018 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB814

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. 

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

City bankruptcy tied to pension funding level

May 18, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB72

Cities with pension plans not funded to a certain level may not file for bankruptcy under a bill passed by the Legislature May 18.

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Judiciary 

Medicaid reimbursement from hidden assets approved

May 16, 2017June 22, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB268

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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Sen. Paul Schumacher
Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Bill amended to tie city bankruptcy to pension funding level

May 16, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB72

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.

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Judiciary 

Intent to be considered for knife possession charge

May 4, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB558

A bill that clarifies the intent of Nebraska’s deadly weapon statute was passed by the Legislature May 4.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Transportation-related changes approved

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB263 LB54 LB70 LB143 LB164 LB294 LB355 LB418 LB459 LB460 LB483

A bill enabling car dealers to electronically provide titling and registration services was passed April 24.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Security law updates approved

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB148 LB187

Senators passed a bill April 24 that makes updates to security law.

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Sen. Paul Schumacher
Judiciary 

Medicaid reimbursement from hidden assets advanced

April 21, 2017June 22, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB268

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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Sen. Paul Schumacher
Judiciary 

Bill to consider intent for knife possession charge advanced

April 20, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB558

A bill that would clarify the intent of Nebraska’s deadly weapon statute was advanced from general file April 20.

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Sen. Paul Schumacher
Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Priority for holders of government bonds advanced

April 12, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB72

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.

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Revenue 

Bill would eliminate many tax exemptions, credits

March 24, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB373

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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Sen. Paul Schumacher
Judiciary 

Solitary confinement process questioned

March 23, 2017March 24, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB560

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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Sen. Paul Schumacher
Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Security law updates advanced

March 21, 2017April 24, 2017 admin Sen. Paul Schumacher, LB148 LB187

A bill that would make updates to security law advanced from general file March 21.

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