Change provisions relating to the Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs and eliminate provisions relating to veterans homes
This bill amends Nebraska's Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs structure and eliminates related veterans home provisions. It changes the commission's membership requirements to include at least one member with military experience and one with business background, while removing provisions about veterans home lease agreements and utility services. The bill also updates the annual report requirement (Section 55-606) to mandate submission by November 15 each year, summarizing Nebraska's military assets, economic impact, and preservation recommendations. These changes directly affect the Commission, veterans homes, and military installations in Nebraska, with no new funding or program changes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 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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Floor votes · Legislature Apr 9, 2026
How they voted
49–0
Passed
Total votes 49
Apr 9, 2026
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Nonpartisan49
100% Yea
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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 49-0-0
legislature
Feb 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File
legislature
Jan 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
legislature
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Rita Sanders
NNonpartisan
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