LB 748 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Change provisions relating to the Nebraska educational savings plan trust and allow for the use of trust funds for recognized postsecondary credential programs

LB 748 expands Nebraska's Educational Savings Plan Trust to allow trust funds to cover costs for state-recognized postsecondary credential programs (such as certifications or apprenticeships), in addition to traditional degree programs. This change directly affects Nebraska residents using the state's 529 savings plan who pursue non-degree credentialing programs approved by the state. The bill amends the definition of "qualified education expenses" to include these programs, as specified in the revised statute sections. It does not alter contribution rules or eligibility for the savings plan itself.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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Introduced Final Reading · 2 edits
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The bill text has been updated to its final reading version, marking the end of the legislative process before signing. The substantive content regarding postsecondary credential programs and trust fund usage remains unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments and the removal of a line break in the middle of a sentence.
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Updated the document header to reflect 'FINAL READING' status, indicating the bill has completed its legislative journey.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to line numbers and spacing, including the removal of a line break within a sentence.

Floor votes · Legislature Apr 9, 2026

How they voted

460
Passed
Total votes 46
Apr 9, 2026
N Nonpartisan46
46 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Apr 17, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
executive
Apr 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
Apr 9, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading 46-3*-0
legislature
Jan 30, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File
legislature
Jan 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education Committee
legislature
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Tony Sorrentino
Tony Sorrentino
NNonpartisan
NE
39