Questions circle property tax plan as it inches toward floor debate [Video]

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – It’s been a long and bumpy road for Gov. Jim Pillen’s tax plan: from the failed attempt in the regular 2024 legislative session to the introduction of LB 1 in the special session to finding a new home in LB 9. And as debate looms next week, it doesn’t appear things will get any easier.

The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee was set to meet on Thursday at 8 a.m. to vote the amended form of LB 9 onto the floor, but a few wrinkles in the language meant a last-minute trip back to bill drafters.

“I’m anxious,” Sen. Jana Hughes said. “I want property tax relief.”

Hughes originally introduced LB 9 as a more gradual alternative to the Pillen’s proposal for the state to take over all K-12 education operating costs. Now, it’s the primary vehicle for the Pillen plan.

“All of it has changed pretty much,” Hughes said.

The amended version would see school …