Nebraska Bills

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 736: Adopt the Athletic Trainer Compact

LB 736 adopts the Athletic Trainer Compact, allowing licensed athletic trainers from other participating states to practice in Nebraska without obtaining a separate Nebraska license. This mutual recognition system expands access to athletic training services for Nebraskans and reduces administrative burdens for trainers seeking to work across state lines. Key provisions include streamlined interstate practice, telehealth service authorization, and shared disciplinary information among member states to maintain public safety. Nebraska's adoption aligns it with other states that have joined this interstate agreement to harmonize athletic trainer licensing requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 735: Adopt the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

LB 735 adopts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing Nebraska-licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other participating states without obtaining a new license. The bill requires criminal background checks for initial licensure and aligns Nebraska's respiratory therapy regulations with the compact's standards. This policy directly affects respiratory therapists seeking to work across state lines, particularly benefiting military families relocating between states and addressing workforce shortages. The compact aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services by reducing administrative barriers for therapists and states.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 848: Provide for exemption from sales tax for purchases of clothing, personal computers, and school supplies for a prescribed period

Nebraska's LB 848 creates a temporary sales tax exemption for specific items during a three-day window each August (beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday to midnight Sunday). It exempts clothing under $100, school supplies under $50 per purchase, computer software under $350, graphing calculators under $150, and personal computers/peripherals under $1,500. The exemption applies only to items purchased for personal use during this period, excluding items like jewelry, sporting equipment, or furniture. This policy directly affects Nebraska residents buying these items for personal or educational use during the designated annual sales tax holiday.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Technology

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 816: Provide privileges and immunities relating to peer support services communications by public safety personnel and change provisions relating to emergency protective custody

LB 816 protects the confidentiality of communications between public safety personnel and peer support team members. It makes peer support meetings and related records privileged and confidential, meaning they cannot be disclosed in court, treated as public records, or used in disciplinary proceedings. This law directly affects law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and support staff (like dispatchers) who receive or provide peer support for critical incidents or personal issues. The only exceptions to confidentiality are with the recipient's written consent or if a person's safety is at immediate risk.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 757: Provide a sales and use tax exemption for the purchase of an aircraft to be leased between related companies

Nebraska Legislative Bill LB 757 creates a sales and use tax exemption for businesses purchasing aircraft to lease between related companies (such as parent-subsidiary or sister companies). It directly affects corporations that lease aircraft internally, exempting the initial purchase from tax if two conditions are met: lease income must equal at least 7.5% of the aircraft's net acquisition price, and sales tax must be collected on lease payments. The exemption applies to the purchase transaction only, not the lease payments themselves. The bill becomes effective October 1, 2026, and repeals the previous tax provision it amends.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 831: Provide limitations and requirements for civil actions relating to exposure to ethylene oxide

This bill sets new rules for lawsuits claiming injury from exposure to ethylene oxide, a chemical used in sterilizing medical equipment. It limits liability for health care businesses (like those manufacturing or sterilizing medical devices) unless plaintiffs prove by clear and convincing evidence that the business acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct, failed to comply with federal regulations, and that this directly caused the injury. Plaintiffs must also provide detailed specifics about their claims, damages, and the alleged misconduct in court filings. The law applies to all such cases filed before or after its effective date.

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 815: Provide for a tax on diesel fuels, change provisions relating to refunds for motor fuel taxes, the petroleum release remedial action fee, and the Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, change and eliminate provisions of the Ethanol Development Act, and eliminate the Ethanol Production Incentive Cash Fund

LB 815 imposes a 9.5-cent-per-gallon tax on diesel fuels, effective January 1, 2019, which must be paid by fuel producers, suppliers, and distributors. It changes the rules for refunding motor fuel taxes and eliminates the Ethanol Production Incentive Cash Fund, which previously provided financial support to ethanol producers. The bill also modifies or removes several provisions from the Ethanol Development Act that governed ethanol-related tax programs. Additionally, it repeals multiple sections of existing law related to fuel taxes and ethanol incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1075: Provide for a database of county and municipal financial information and requirements for village warrants and vacancies in a village board, change provisions of the Election Act, the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act, and the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, and eliminate provisions relating to initiative and referendum petitions

LB 1075 amends Nebraska's Election Act to update voting procedures and village governance. It requires village boards to formally authorize clerks to issue warrants during board vacancies (affecting small municipalities), updates election worker training and appointment rules, and removes provisions for initiative/referendum petitions. Key changes include clarifying clerk authority during vacancies, standardizing election worker requirements, and modifying school district election processes. The bill also eliminates outdated election petition rules and harmonizes related statutes. (5 sentences)

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 894: Change provisions relating to the Grain Dealer Act and the Grain Warehouse Act

LB 894 updates Nebraska's Grain Dealer Act by changing annual licensing fees and security requirements for grain dealers. It sets an annual license fee at $100 (capped at $1,500 per license) and requires grain dealers to provide security of $35,000 to $1,000,000, calculated based on their direct grain purchases. The bill redefines "grain dealer" to clarify who is covered (excluding certain warehouse licensees) and "grain" to include specific agricultural commodities like organic products. These changes directly affect businesses buying grain from producers for resale or acting as marketing agents, aiming to modernize oversight while protecting producers' interests.

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 727: Authorize law enforcement agencies to obtain, maintain, and possess epinephrine autoinjectors and nasal epinephrine for use by a law enforcement officer and require training

LB 727 authorizes Nebraska law enforcement agencies to obtain and maintain EpiPens (epinephrine autoinjectors) for officers to use during emergencies involving severe allergic reactions. It requires officers to complete approved training programs - approved by the Department of Health and Human Services - before administering an EpiPen while on duty. The bill specifies that agencies are not required to provide EpiPens, and officers are not required to carry or use them. Participation is voluntary for both agencies and officers, with training certification needed for any use.

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1103: Change the mandatory retirement age and provisions relating to deferred retirement option plans under the Nebraska State Patrol Retirement Act

This bill raises the mandatory retirement age for Nebraska State Patrol officers from 60 to 65 years under the State Patrol Retirement Act. It directly affects current and future State Patrol officers who must retire upon reaching age 65 instead of 60. The bill also updates the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), allowing officers who meet eligibility requirements (25+ years of service and normal retirement age) to delay retirement payments for up to five years while continuing active duty. During this period, retirement benefits are held in a separate account and paid out upon final retirement. The changes aim to adjust retirement timing and benefit management for State Patrol members.

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1064: Adopt the Large Load Customer Regulation Act

LB 1064, the "Large Load Customer Regulation Act," establishes rules for public power suppliers (like municipal utilities) to interconnect large electricity users exceeding 20 megawatts at a single site. It requires these customers to disclose if they’re pursuing similar service elsewhere (with confidentiality) and provide details about onsite backup power. Public power suppliers must charge a $100,000 flat fee for initial interconnection studies and can negotiate custom rates to cover infrastructure costs and mitigate risks to other customers. The bill also mandates procedures for demand response and emergency load curtailment during grid emergencies. This directly affects large commercial/industrial facilities and public power providers across Nebraska.

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