Status of the Session – January 31, 2020
The 2020 session of the Legislature is in its fourth week, and days are split between morning floor debate and afternoon hearings. In each case, proceedings swing between the quick and decisive and the stalemate. With a total of over 490 substantive new bills and resolutions introduced—each requiring a committee hearing—senators, staff, and testifiers are […]
Status of the Session – January 16, 2020
Senators returned for the 2020 session on January 8. This is called the short session, but even before the April 23 target adjournment date it is bound to feel very long. On just the opening day, 120 new bills were introduced, and by noon today the total surpassed 300. On Monday, floor consideration began […]
Status of the Session
It’s over. Even after such a grueling session, where daily agendas shifted from quick advancement of bills to breakdowns fueled by frustration over not making progress on certain issues, and at times personal animosities, not all senators were pleased that it ended six days early. Some felt that sticking it out for the full 90 […]
Status of the Session
Tuesday is the 71st day of the Legislature’s session. That means there are 20 days to get done what can get done, and that includes updating Nebraska’s economic development programs, taxes, and the budget. Tuesday at 1:30, senators take up floor debate on tax reform. There has been plenty of discussion on tax matters throughout […]
Status of the Session
Monday was the 55th day of the session. Senators have picked up the pace as the days dwindle, though that comes with extended debate on some issues, including debate as to whether extended debate means just that or is in fact filibustering. Measures that have fallen short to filibustering include paid family leave, SNAP benefits […]
Status of the Session
Last Friday and today are much needed legislative recess days for all concerned. Senators have had very long days (and evenings) in committee hearings over the last few weeks, and morning floor debate has at times been intense. This was a big week in the Legislature for the business community. On Wednesday, the Revenue Committee […]
Status of the Session
One hectic week in the Legislature gives way to another. This started off Tuesday with the Urban Affairs Committee’s consideration of LB 492, legislation aimed at expanding the metro area’s transit system. This goes directly to the Chamber’s 2040 vision of connecting the region with a “top-rated public transit system,” and is an integral part […]
Status of the Session
This is the week the big tax debate really gets underway in the Revenue Committee. On Wednesday, the committee considered Senator McCollister’s LB 276, which would repeal the Sub-S/LLC exemption for out-of-state income. This would be an invitation for Nebraska employers to exit the state. Also on the agenda is Senator Bolz’s LB 182, a […]
Update May 18, 2018
Taxation and revenues will continue to be a major focus of debate, post adjournment, in the interim, and when senators reconvene in 2019. Below is information on the revenues generated by Nebraska’s various taxes, per the Economic Forecasting Board at its February meeting. Keep in mind that revenues vary month to month. For example, April’s […]