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LB 357 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Change provisions relating to the State Racing and Gaming Commission, the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act, racetrack enclosures, and racing and gaming funds

LB 357 updates Nebraska's gaming and horseracing regulations by restructuring the State Racing and Gaming Commission, requiring at least one member with gaming industry experience and one with horseracing experience. It eliminates the Racing Cash Fund, renames the Racing and Gaming Commission's Racetrack Gaming Fund, and mandates licensure for racetrack enclosures. The bill also revises commission membership rules (including district representation and political balance) and adjusts compensation tied to the Consumer Price Index. These changes directly affect racetracks, gaming operators, and the state commission overseeing Nebraska's $100+ million horseracing and casino-style gambling industry.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Legislature Passage
Mar 2025
Legislature Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Signed Mar 12, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Final Reading · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill text was restructured during its progression from introduction to final reading, with the committee sponsorship information retained while the initial section numbering and statutory reference were removed. This suggests the bill underwent significant drafting revisions to align with final legislative formatting standards.
TECHNICAL

Removed the original section header and statutory citation (Sec. 2. Section 2-1202, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement) that appeared in the introduced version.

Added 'FINAL READING' designation to the bill title, indicating the bill has completed its committee review and is in its final legislative stage.

Floor votes · Legislature Feb 5, 2025

How they voted

39–0
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 49
Feb 5, 2025
N Nonpartisan49
39 Yea 10
79% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
2
Mar 12, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025
executive
Mar 6, 2025
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
Mar 6, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading 48-0-1
legislature
Feb 25, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Holdcroft AM320 adopted
legislature
Feb 5, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Holdcroft AM120 adopted
legislature
Jan 30, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File
legislature
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to General Affairs Committee
legislature
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.