Nebraska Veterans’ Legislative Day

During a ceremony that took place in the Warner Chamber on Friday, I was honored to speak before a group of distinguished Nebraska Veterans. Along with other colleagues I shared Legislation I have introduced that will lighten the burdens for our veterans and their families. It is always a humbling experience to be among such bravery. In addition, Governor Ricketts officially signed the paperwork renaming a portion of Nebraska Highway 20 as the “Nebraska Medal of Honor Highway,” a project I was proud to support. 

What’s Happening in the Legislature 

First Round of Debate
The following bills were debated on the floor this week and were moved to Select File for a second round of votes.

LB310 – Change procedures for tax credits under the Nebraska Job Creation and Mainstreet Revitalization Act
LB518 – Adopt the Support for Trafficking Survivors Act
LB541 – Provide a duty for the Department of Health and Human Services relating to bone marrow
LB312 – Change and eliminate provisions relating to dental hygienists
LB126 – Provide for special landowner deer hunting permits as prescribed
LB540 – Change the termination date of a developmental disability service
LB643 – Change death and disability-related prima facie evidence provisions relating to emergency responders
LB387 – Change and modernize provisions relating to juries

Second Round of Debate
The following bills were debated on the floor this week and were moved to Final Reading and are awaiting passage.

LB381 – Change expense reimbursement provisions for state officers and agencies
LB477 – Provide an income tax exemption for Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards
LB68 – Change provisions of the Business Improvement District Act as prescribed
LB107 – Change provisions relating to city and village plumbing boards and change a penalty
LB148 – Change requirements for public hearings on proposed budget statements and notices of meetings of public bodies
LB76 – Change provisions relating to the nameplate capacity tax
LB236 – Change access to sales and use tax information with respect to the Nebraska Advantage Transformational Tourism and Redevelopment Act
LB266 – Change the School Readiness Tax Credit Act
LB731 – Change provisions relating to new or updated comprehensive plans adopted by municipalities and counties
LB534 – Require public postsecondary educational institutions to submit reports regarding sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking
LB287 – Change and provide duties for the Game and Parks Commission and change provisions relating to stamps, permits, fees, and hunter orange display requirements as prescribed
LB880 – Change dates related to certifications and distributions of state aid to schools
LB236 – Change access to sales and use tax information with respect to the Nebraska Advantage Transformational Tourism and Redevelopment Act
LB76 – Change provisions relating to the nameplate capacity tax
LB734 – Provide for licensure of charter or special party bus services under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act
LB731 – Change provisions relating to new or updated comprehensive plans adopted by municipalities and counties
LB534 – Require public postsecondary educational institutions to submit reports regarding sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.

The Citizen’s Legislature

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