Current Priority Bill Listing

Final Date For Priority Submissions: February 16, 2012

Senator Priority Bills

Priority Document Primary Introducer Status Description
Senator Adams LB913 Adams Indefinitely postponed Change base limitation provisions and certain dates relating to the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
Senator Ashford LB357 Ashford Governor Veto Change and eliminate provisions relating to increases in local option sales tax
Senator Avery LB1104 Adams Passed Change postsecondary education provisions relating to recurrent authorization to operate, community college levy limits, and the Nebraska educational savings plan program
Senator Bloomfield LB907 Carlson Passed Change provisions relating to agricultural tractor permitting and a sales tax exemption
Senator Brasch LB830 Hadley Passed Provide a sales and use tax exemption for biochips
Senator Campbell LB820 Health and Human Services Committee Passed Create the Title IV-E Demonstration Project Committee and the Foster Care Reimbursement Rate Committee, provide a temporary foster care stipend, and change foster care licensure requirements
Senator Carlson LR358CA Carlson Delivered to Governor Constitutional amendment to change legislative term limits to three terms
Senator Christensen LB653 Christensen Indefinitely postponed Provide for interbasin transfers during times of flooding as prescribed
Senator Coash LB959 Janssen Passed Provide immunity to employers for job references
Senator Conrad LB1079 Mello Passed Provide grants for educational bridge programs for low-income adults
Senator Cook LB1063 Cook Passed Adopt the Children's Health and Treatment Act
Senator Cornett LB1050 Cornett Indefinitely postponed Provide for identification requirements for importation of certain cattle
Senator Council LB1128 Schumacher Passed Adopt the New Markets Job Growth Investment Act and provide tax credits
Senator Dubas LB825 Dubas Passed Provide requirements for staffing, services, and contracts for public assistance programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services
Senator Fischer LB745 Fischer Passed Provide requirements for imposition of municipal occupation taxes
Senator Flood LB1114 Flood Passed Change provisions relating to the Municipal Equalization Fund
Senator Fulton LB804 Lautenbaugh Passed Change provisions relating to justification for use of force
Senator Gloor LB834 Gloor Passed Change the Nebraska Regulation of Health Professions Act
Senator Haar LB947 Hadley Indefinitely postponed Change averaging adjustment and a certification date under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
Senator Hadley LB1118 Cornett Passed Provide tax incentives for large data center projects
Senator Hansen LB799 Cornett Passed Change penalties for child abuse
Senator Harms LB842 Harms Passed Change the termination date relating to self-sufficiency activities under the Welfare Reform Act and provide ADC data collection duties for the Department of Health and Human Services
Senator Harr LB902 Harr Passed Redefine a term relating to property tax exemptions and change provisions relating to a sales tax exemption for purchases by the state or a governmental unit
Senator Heidemann LB1061 Heidemann Indefinitely postponed Change provisions relating to valuation of agricultural land
Senator Howard LB993 Ashford Passed Change provisions relating to child abuse and neglect teams and child advocacy centers
Senator Janssen LB209 Cornett Passed Provide for delayed deductions for refunds from municipal sales and use tax receipts and access to tax returns by certified municipal employees
Senator Karpisek LB1067 Karpisek Indefinitely postponed Change restrictions on keno
Senator Krist LB998 Krist Passed Create the Foster Care Review Office and eliminate the State Foster Care Review Board
Senator Lambert LB750 Cornett Passed Change provisions relating to farm home site valuation and comparable sales used for tax assessment
Senator Langemeier LB933 Ashford Passed Change provisions relating to truancy
Senator Larson LB806 Lautenbaugh Governor Veto Authorize the State Racing Commission to regulate wagering on historic horseraces
Senator Lathrop LB1071 Cornett Indefinitely postponed Extend the deadline for acceptance of applications under the Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act
Senator Lautenbaugh LB720 Lautenbaugh Indefinitely postponed Change membership provisions and provide salaries for Class V school boards
Senator Louden LB1053 Louden Passed Create Nebraska Tourism Commission and transfer powers and duties from the Travel and Tourism Division of the Department of Economic Development
Senator McCoy LB970 Cornett Passed Change income tax rates, brackets, and determinations
Senator McGill LB599 Campbell Governor Veto Provide coverage for certain children pursuant to the medical assistance program and change provisions relating to verification of lawful presence
Senator Mello LB983 Cornett Passed Change provisions relating to a research tax credit
Senator Nelson LB872 Hadley Passed Change provisions relating to apportionment of income between states
Senator Nordquist LB882 Nordquist Passed Require certain cancer treatment insurance coverage
Senator Pahls LB962 Pahls Passed Change provisions relating to tax expenditure reporting and name the Tax Rate Review Committee
Senator Pirsch LB461 Pirsch Indefinitely postponed Adopt the Freedom of Conscience Act
Senator Price LB1080 Cornett Passed Provide a property tax exemption and a sales and use tax exemption relating to data centers
Senator Schilz LB239 Janssen Indefinitely postponed Require presentation of government-issued photographic identification to vote in elections
Senator Schumacher LB735 Schumacher Passed Permit governing bodies of community colleges and certain public power districts to hold meetings by videoconferencing or telephone conference
Senator Seiler LB996 Wightman Passed Change provisions relating to compulsory attendance
Senator Smith LB1161 Smith Passed Change provisions relating to oil pipelines and provide for an evaluation of routes
Senator Sullivan LB845 Sullivan Passed Provide reclamation requirements under the Oil Pipeline Reclamation Act
Senator Wallman LB1090 Wallman Passed Provide for the awarding of grants and the distribution of information relating to the Summer Food Service Program by the State Department of Education
Senator Wightman LB1102 Wightman Indefinitely postponed Change inheritance tax rates and exemption amounts


Committee Priority Bills

Priority Document Primary Introducer Status Description
Agriculture Committee LB905 Carlson Passed Change the Nebraska Wheat Resources Act
Agriculture Committee LB1057 Carlson Passed Change the Nebraska Corn Resources Act
Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee LB965 Pahls Passed Change provisions relating to the Nebraska Installment Sales Act, the Residential Mortgage Licensing Act, and the Nebraska Installment Loan Act
Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee LB963 Pahls Passed Change provisions relating to banking and finance
Business and Labor Committee LB1058 Carlson Passed Change the Employment Security Law and the New Hire Reporting Act
Business and Labor Committee LB1151 Lathrop Indefinitely postponed Eliminate a sunset provision under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act relating to certain first responder injuries
Education Committee LB870 Adams Passed Provide, change, and eliminate school accountability assessment provisions and provide for career academies
Education Committee LB946 Adams Passed Adopt the Community College Aid Act
Executive Board LB711 Wightman Passed Change provisions relating to membership on the Executive Board of the Legislative Council
Executive Board LR373CA Lautenbaugh Delivered to Governor Constitutional amendment to change annual legislative salaries to twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars
General Affairs Committee LB824 Karpisek Passed Define flavored malt beverage and change bond provisions under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act
General Affairs Committee LB1130 Coash Passed Provide for entertainment district licenses under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee LB858 Avery Passed Change requirements and exceptions for certain state contracts
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee LB971 Harms Indefinitely postponed Merge the Department of Labor into the Department of Economic Development
Health and Human Services Committee LB821 Health and Human Services Committee Passed Create the Nebraska Children's Commission and adopt the Office of Inspector General of Nebraska Child Welfare Act
Health and Human Services Committee LB961 Health and Human Services Committee Passed Change provisions relating to case management, caseloads, contracts, and contract extensions for child welfare services
Judiciary Committee LB972 Ashford Passed Change provisions relating to youth rehabilitation and treatment centers
Judiciary Committee LB1145 McGill Passed Change the penalty for pandering and create a task force and require training of certain officials regarding human trafficking
Legislative Performance Audit Committee LB949 Legislative Performance Audit Committee Passed Require reports and a strategic plan by the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Health and Human Services
Legislative Performance Audit Committee LB1160 Health and Human Services Committee Passed Require Department of Health and Human Services to develop an information system and provide for reports and an evaluation
Natural Resources Committee LB950 Christensen Passed Provide for transfers of funds to the Water Resources Cash Fund
Natural Resources Committee LB1043 Langemeier Passed Eliminate provisions relating to contracts or agreements for discounted rates involving public power districts
Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee LB867 Karpisek Passed Change employer contribution provisions under certain county retirement plans
Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee LB916 Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee Passed Change provisions relating to retirement
Revenue Committee LB727 Cornett Passed Change various tax provisions
Revenue Committee LB1097 Pirsch Passed Exempt purchases of nonprofit mental health centers from sales and use tax
Transportation and Telecommunications Committee LB751 Fischer Passed Change provisions relating to federal vehicle laws and regulations, parking permits, certificates of title, motor vehicle registration, ignition interlock permits, operators' licenses, state identification cards, motor carriers, mailing requirements, and recreational vehicles
Transportation and Telecommunications Committee LB715 Fischer Passed Change regulation of boundaries for telecommunications services
Urban Affairs Committee LB863 Coash Passed Include film production under the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act
Urban Affairs Committee LB1001 McGill Passed Eliminate provisions relating to the state building code


Speaker Priority Bills

Priority Document Primary Introducer Status Description
Speaker Flood LB14 Wightman Passed Change fees received by registers of deeds, county clerks, district court clerks, and the Secretary of State
Speaker Flood LB731 Mello Indefinitely postponed Adopt the Remanufacturing Pilot Project Act and provide an income tax credit
Speaker Flood LB756 Avery Indefinitely postponed Provide public access to documents related to major oil pipelines
Speaker Flood LB782 McCoy Passed Require that reports submitted to the Legislature be submitted electronically
Speaker Flood LB793 Lautenbaugh Passed Limit frivolous civil actions filed by prisoners
Speaker Flood LB810 Gloor Passed Prohibit insurance policy provisions relating to fees for dental services
Speaker Flood LB817 Pirsch Passed Change provisions relating to law enforcement certification and continuing education, evidentiary use of set-aside convictions, and duties of the Community Corrections Division of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Speaker Flood LB888 Cornett Indefinitely postponed Adopt the Historic Property Restoration and Reuse Act and authorize an income tax credit
Speaker Flood LB908 Lautenbaugh Indefinitely postponed Change the disposition of indigent defense court fees
Speaker Flood LB924 Mello Indefinitely postponed Change the Nebraska Redevelopment Act
Speaker Flood LB928 Louden Passed Provide for mountain lion hunting permits and a deer donation program
Speaker Flood LB979 Lambert Passed Change licensure provisions under the Nebraska Pickle Card Lottery Act
Speaker Flood LB990 Fulton Indefinitely postponed Change flag display provisions for schools and require recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker Flood LB995 Heidemann Passed Change provisions relating to county medical facilities and public hospitals
Speaker Flood LB1020 Nordquist Governor Veto Adopt the Nebraska Coordinated School Health Act
Speaker Flood LB1033 Cornett Indefinitely postponed Provide tax incentives under the Nebraska Advantage Act for renewable energy projects
Speaker Flood LB1039 Brasch Passed Change provisions relating to school bus safety requirements
Speaker Flood LB1082 Karpisek Passed Change police officers and firefighters retirement systems provisions
Speaker Flood LB1091 Fischer Passed Adopt the Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act and eliminate certain charges on prepaid wireless service
Speaker Flood LB1113 Flood Passed Adopt the Nebraska Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Speaker Flood LB1115 Flood Passed Authorize construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities by jurisdictional utilities
Speaker Flood LB1125 Christensen Passed Change provisions relating to natural resources district occupation tax
Speaker Flood LB1132 McGill Indefinitely postponed Change the Community Development Law
Speaker Flood LB1155 Lathrop Passed Allow operation of golf car vehicles as prescribed, provide powers for counties, cities, and villages, and change penalties relating to operating a motor vehicle while under orders not to operate a motor vehicle
Speaker Flood LB1158 Krist Passed Provide requirements for medical assistance behavioral health managed care contracts