LB 1108 modifies bidding requirements for Nebraska joint entities (like public power districts) when purchasing electric facility contracts. It sets cost thresholds: contracts over $750,000 for smaller entities or $1.5 million for larger ones generally require competitive bidding, unless specific exceptions apply. Key exceptions include contracts for radioactive materials, unique equipment, maintenance, or replacement parts from original manufacturers, which require engineer certification and a two-thirds governing body vote. The bill also adds advertising rules for exempt contracts and allows emergency purchases for sudden facility damage without prior bidding.
Nebraska's LB 1149 requires state agencies to disclose if private contractors they plan to work with have existing contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This applies to any proposed state agency contract with a private entity that has such ICE agreements. Agencies must submit this disclosure as part of their standard contract review process to the Director of Administrative Services. The bill does not restrict contracting with ICE-linked entities but mandates transparency about these connections before contracts are finalized.
This Nebraska constitutional amendment bill (LR 305CA) proposes adding a new section to allow voters to recall specific state officials through a formal process. It would authorize recall of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Auditor of Public Accounts, and state legislators. The amendment requires voters to approve it at the 2026 general election, after which the recall procedure would be defined by future legislation. If passed, it would create a new removal method alongside existing constitutional provisions. The bill is currently under review by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
LB 1150 prohibits Nebraska businesses with contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from receiving state economic incentives under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act. The bill requires applicants to disclose any ICE contracts in their application, and automatically blocks approval if such contracts exist. This directly affects companies seeking tax incentives for new investments or job creation in Nebraska, as they must now confirm they have no ICE business relationships. The policy change applies to all future applications filed before December 31, 2030, with existing agreements unaffected. The bill amends application requirements to include this ICE contract disclosure and disqualification provision.
LB 1091 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to provide long-term care services (like skilled nursing, nursing facility, and assisted living care) for Medicaid recipients with complex medical needs through fee-for-service Medicaid or other non-risk-based systems - instead of the state's Medicaid managed care program. It directly affects Medicaid recipients with intensive care needs and their healthcare providers, ensuring these services continue outside managed care enrollment. The bill mandates that providers serving these clients cannot be forced to join managed care organizations, while preserving care continuity and preventing increased state costs. Key provisions include defining "special needs" clients and requiring the department to update contracts and rules within six months of the law's effective date.
LB 871 increases the dollar limits protecting savings and property from creditor claims, including medical/health savings accounts and homestead property. It requires Nebraska’s Department of Revenue to adjust these exemption amounts every five years starting July 1, 2030, using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to reflect inflation and rounding to the nearest $100. This ensures protections for Nebraska residents’ savings and home equity keep pace with rising living costs. The bill directly affects all individuals relying on these exemptions to shield assets from garnishment, bankruptcy, or other enforcement actions.
LB 1117 amends Nebraska's tuition waiver programs for dependents of veterans and first responders. It updates eligibility rules for veterans' dependents (e.g., requiring residency, exhausting VA benefits, and specifying qualifying service-related deaths/disabilities) and revises the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act to clarify waiver terms for their dependents. The bill's key new provision requires the state to reimburse public colleges 50% of waived tuition costs for veterans' dependents starting July 1, 2028, based on available funds, with prorated payments if appropriations are insufficient. This directly affects veterans' dependents, first responders' dependents, and public institutions receiving these waivers. The bill harmonizes existing rules but does not change the core waiver benefits themselves.
Nebraska's LB 809 prohibits cities and counties from passing local laws that would stop landlords from refusing to rent to tenants who receive housing assistance (like Section 8 vouchers) or impose rent control on private properties. The bill specifically bans local ordinances that restrict landlords based on tenants' income sources or set rent limits, except for two exceptions: programs designed to increase affordable housing supply through land-use rules or voluntary landlord agreements that limit rent increases. This law overrides any conflicting local home rule charters and declares any violating local ordinance invalid. It directly affects landlords, tenants using housing assistance, and local governments seeking to regulate rental markets.
Nebraska's LB 1096 creates two new laws: the Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act (PLANT) and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA). PLANT prohibits importing high-risk agricultural pathogens or pests without a Department of Agriculture permit, imposing Class III felony penalties for violations (Class IIA if involving concealment, foreign government ties, or $1 million+ damage). CIPA bans foreign adversaries (countries listed in federal regulations) from accessing or controlling Nebraska's critical infrastructure - including water systems, energy grids, telecom networks, and transportation - through new contracts or agreements. The bill directly affects agricultural importers, infrastructure operators, and companies owning critical systems by requiring permits for high-risk imports and restricting foreign access to infrastructure. Violations carry civil penalties for communications providers and criminal penalties under both acts.
This bill (LB 1181) strengthens victim involvement in criminal cases by requiring county attorneys to consult with victims before entering plea agreements. It mandates that victim statements be included in presentence reports and standardizes the definition of "victim" across related Nebraska statutes. The bill repeals outdated sections (29-119 and 29-120) and harmonizes provisions related to victim rights and sentencing procedures. These changes directly affect crime victims, county attorneys, and courts handling felony and misdemeanor cases.
LB 980 amends Nebraska's landlord-tenant law to clarify procedures for eviction cases (actions for possession). It allows rental agreements to include waivers of jury trials *only* in possession disputes (not other tenant rights), requires summons to clearly state jury rights and potential fee recovery, and adds rules for summary judgment and faster court proceedings. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants involved in eviction lawsuits by streamlining court processes and setting clearer expectations about trial rights and costs. The bill harmonizes existing rules without altering core tenant protections like liability for landlord negligence.
This bill (LB 1007) changes Nebraska's landlord-tenant law to protect renters. It requires landlords to return security deposits if a signed rental agreement is never finalized, and bans rental agreements from containing clauses that prevent tenants from sharing the agreement's terms with others. Landlords who violate these rules could face lawsuits where tenants recover the deposit, legal fees, and additional damages. The law directly affects renters (by preventing unfair financial losses) and landlords (by restricting certain contract terms).
