The Full Platter Podcast: 21 Great Bills for 2021

Senators have introduced hundreds of bills in the new legislative session. We discuss 21 of them that we’re supporting to remove barriers for Nebraskans in 2021.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Platte Institute’s Take Action Page
Find Your Senator
Wyoming Legislature considers universal recognition of occupational licenses

Bills discussed in this episode (listed by podcast segment order):

Liquor Regulations
LB72: Mixed drinks to-go
LB274: Promotional farmers market license
LB311 & LB415: Expanded microdistillery caps

Good Government & Transparency
LB83: Virtual meetings
LB213: State agency efficiency review
LB159: Electronic city and village ordinances
LB17: Actuarial valuation and amortization for state pensions

Job Licensing
LB211: Reflexology registry
LB390: Health care licensing recognition
LB389: Teacher certificates for military spouses
LB263: Universal recognition for job licensing
LB169: Repeal locksmith registration

Health Care Regulation
LB400: Expand telehealth access
LB392: Allow prescribing psychologists

Taxes
LB310: Modernize and reduce inheritance tax
LB377: Modernize relative definition for inheritance tax
LR21CA: Require state funding of classroom expenses
LB82: Reduce motor vehicle tax schedule
LB422: Broaden and reduce sales tax
LR22CA: 3% annual cap on property tax revenue growth