Proposal to form new tax committee moves forward

LINCOLN -- A legislative committee would be formed to study the tax system in Nebraska under a resolution advanced by lawmakers Thursday.

LR155, introduced by Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha, would create the Tax Modernization Committee to examine the state’s tax structure and submit recommendations to the governor and the Executive Board of the Legislature by December of this year.

Chambers said the committee would look at sales, income, property and other taxes and solicit input from the public to determine the best tax structure for the state.

The committee would comprise all the members...