LB 396 modifies how Nebraska's public power districts submit budgets and audits to the Nebraska Power Review Board. It requires districts to create annual budgets showing detailed revenue and spending from the prior two years, make these budgets available for public inspection 7 days before board meetings, and post any last-minute changes at district headquarters. The bill also mandates that districts file completed financial audits with both the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Nebraska Power Review Board within 180 days after their fiscal year ends. These changes apply directly to public power districts, public power and irrigation districts, and rural power districts operating under Nebraska law. The bill repeals the original budget and audit filing requirements it amends.
LB 377 removes the three-term limit for members of Nebraska's Game and Parks Commission. Previously, no member could serve more than three full terms; this bill eliminates that restriction. The change directly affects current and future commission members who would otherwise be ineligible for reappointment after three terms. The bill amends Section 37-101 of Nebraska law to delete the term limit provision while retaining other appointment rules. It does not alter the commission's structure, membership requirements, or other existing provisions.
LB 241 (signed March 17, 2025) shields private businesses - including corporations, nonprofits, and other private entities - from class action lawsuits following cybersecurity events, unless the breach resulted from their willful, wanton, or gross negligence. The bill defines a "cybersecurity event" as unauthorized access or disruption of systems holding nonpublic information (like Social Security numbers or financial data) and clarifies that entities are not liable for such events under normal circumstances. It specifically exempts private entities from liability in class actions related to these incidents, focusing on preventing lawsuits for routine breaches rather than imposing new privacy requirements. This law directly affects businesses handling sensitive personal data by reducing legal risks from data breaches, provided they meet basic cybersecurity standards.
LB 247 changes fees for solid waste disposal and adjusts how those fees are distributed. It sets a $1.34 fee per 6 cubic yards of uncompacted waste (or equivalent per ton) paid quarterly by landfill operators and waste processing facilities. Fifty percent of collected fees will fund emergency response and cleanup under the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act, while the other 50% will support local waste reduction grants and reimbursements for cleanup at dump sites. The bill also updates the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash Fund to clarify its funding sources and uses for environmental remediation.
Nebraska's LB 102 updates the Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) program's "standard of need" calculation, which determines eligibility and benefit amounts. It sets a new monthly standard: $1,132.50 for a single person plus $393 for each additional household member, effective July 2026. The standard will automatically adjust every two years based on the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation. This change directly affects ADC recipients and their household benefit calculations under Nebraska law. The bill repeals the previous standard but does not alter the maximum benefit amount specified elsewhere.
LB 605 requires Nebraska school boards to create policies governing transgender student participation in school-sponsored extracurricular activities and athletic associations. The bill mandates that transgender students (defined as having a gender identity differing from their sex assigned at birth) submit written requests with parental involvement, provide medical documentation (including hormone therapy records for female-identifying students), and undergo school board review to confirm eligibility. Key provisions require documentation proving consistent gender identity, medical verification of hormone therapy or surgery for athletic participation, and proof that transgender female students do not possess physical advantages over biological females. The bill was introduced in January 2025, referred to the Education Committee, and withdrawn on March 11, 2025, before moving further.
LB 59 allows Nebraska natural resources districts to disburse funds using electronic payment systems (like ACH transfers) alongside traditional checks. It amends state law to explicitly include electronic payments as a permitted method for district expenditures, requiring written authorization for any officer signing on behalf of the treasurer. The bill also adds bonding requirements to protect districts against losses from unauthorized electronic transactions. This change directly affects how natural resources districts manage their financial operations and fund disbursements.
This bill redefines "all-terrain vehicle" (ATV) and "utility-type vehicle" (UTV) in Nebraska law to clarify size, weight, and design requirements for registration. ATVs must be ≤50 inches wide, ≤1,200 lbs, use 3+ nonhighway tires, and carry only the operator or operator + one passenger. UTVs must be ≤74 inches wide, ≤180 inches long (including bumper), ≤2,000 lbs, and use 4+ nonhighway tires, while explicitly excluding ATVs, golf cars, and low-speed vehicles. The bill also prohibits registration of modified vehicles (with aftermarket parts beyond original specifications) under these categories. It directly affects ATV and UTV owners, particularly those who modify their vehicles, by restricting registration eligibility.
LB 609A appropriates $232,777 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $185,061 for fiscal year 2026-27 from the Financial Institution Assessment Cash Fund to the Department of Banking and Finance's Program 65. This funding supports the implementation of Legislative Bill 609 (which established a new banking oversight program) and limits salary/per diem expenses to $85,000 for 2025-26 and $87,125 for 2026-27. The bill directly affects the Department of Banking and Finance and its Program 65 operations.
This is a legislative resolution (not a bill with policy changes) expressing condolences for Herman Colvin, a Bellevue, Nebraska community leader who died on February 24, 2025. The resolution honors his military service, 34-year career in public education (including as a Bellevue West High School dean), and community work with groups like the Offutt Advisory Council and Bellevue Rocks event organizers. It formally offers sympathy to his family and community and directs the legislature to send a copy of the resolution to his family. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) congratulating the Adams Central High School cheer team for winning the 2025 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Competition's Class C-1 Traditional Performance championship. It specifically recognizes the team's 77-point performance and acknowledges their coaches, Jessica Hallett and Mya Engel. The resolution has no legal effect - it formally expresses the Nebraska Legislature's praise and directs copies to be sent to the team and coaches. It directly affects the named student athletes and their coaches by formally honoring their achievement.
This bill changes how redevelopment authorities must notify county assessors about tax division arrangements under Nebraska's Community Development Law. Specifically, it requires authorities to send standardized notices to county assessors on forms prescribed by the Property Tax Administrator by July 1 each year, instead of using previous notice methods. These notices are required for projects where ad valorem taxes are divided between public bodies and redevelopment funds. The change directly affects redevelopment authorities, county assessors, and property owners involved in tax division under redevelopment projects. The bill does not alter tax division rules but standardizes the notification process to ensure timely and consistent communication.
