Nebraska Bills

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1210: Eliminate an obsolete transfer relating to the Cash Reserve Fund

Nebraska Legislative Bill LB 1210 eliminates outdated transfer requirements from the Cash Reserve Fund statute. It amends Section 84-612 by removing specific, dated provisions that mandated exact dollar amounts and timelines for transferring funds to various state funds (such as School Safety, Public Safety, Capital Construction, and Emergency Funds). This bill does not create new funding or alter current financial obligations - it simply removes obsolete language from state law. The change affects administrative processes for fund transfers but does not directly impact state agencies or programs.

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1162: Change powers and duties of the Public Service Commission relating to railroad safety

LB 1162 amends Nebraska's Public Service Commission authority to adopt and enforce specific federal railroad safety standards for safety inspections. The bill allows the commission to use federal standards (from 49 C.F.R. parts 213, 215, 223, 229, 231, and 232) when conducting inspections and participating in federal safety programs. It requires the commission to report potential federal violations to the Federal Railroad Administration for enforcement. This directly affects railroad carriers operating in Nebraska and the Public Service Commission's safety oversight role.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1092: Provide for Back the Blue License Plates and Iconic-Design License Plates

Nebraska's LB 1092 creates two new specialty license plate options: "Back the Blue" plates (supporting law enforcement, available starting January 2027) and "Iconic-Design" plates (inspired by retired Nebraska plates, with black/white background options). Drivers applying for Iconic-Design plates pay a $100 fee, while Back the Blue fees support the Back the Blue Cash Fund. The bill specifies design requirements (e.g., consultation with law enforcement associations for Back the Blue) and directs all fees to designated state funds, including the Developmental Disabilities Provider Capital Fund. It does not alter existing plate programs but adds these new options with defined funding mechanisms.

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1212: Provide for licensure of internationally trained physicians under the Uniform Credentialing Act and change provisions of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act

LB 1212 creates two new license types for internationally trained physicians in Nebraska who completed medical education outside the U.S. It allows a "limited license" (valid up to 6 years total) requiring supervision by a participating health care entity (like a hospital or health center) and completion of a state-approved assessment program. A "restricted license" would permit independent practice in designated health profession shortage areas after meeting the same requirements. The bill requires physicians to hold ECFMG certification, pass USMLE steps 1 and 2, maintain valid U.S. work authorization, and be employed by a participating entity during the limited license period. This directly affects internationally trained physicians seeking to practice medicine in Nebraska, particularly in underserved rural or urban areas.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 732: Change provisions relating to the ability of a health care practitioner to provide cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers under the Let Them Grow Act

LB 732 prohibits healthcare practitioners in Nebraska from providing cross-sex hormones or puberty blockers to individuals under 19 years old, as part of amendments to the "Let Them Grow Act." The bill directly affects transgender and non-binary minors seeking gender-affirming care, restricting access to these treatments unless a medically verifiable disorder of sex development is diagnosed. It defines exceptions for congenital defects related to sex development (excluding gender dysphoria) but explicitly bars these treatments for minors without such conditions. The law amends multiple sections of Nebraska’s health statutes to enforce this age restriction and clarify prohibited medical services.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 749: Change provisions relating to the calculation of tax levies for state aid to municipalities

This bill changes how Nebraska calculates state aid for cities and towns. It requires the Department of Revenue to use each municipality's prior year's certified property tax levy data (separating bond and nonbond taxes) to determine aid amounts. Municipalities with tax levies below the state average face a 20% aid reduction for each cent below the average, up to 80% total reduction. The calculation uses population and property tax averages, and if the aid fund is insufficient, money is allocated proportionally to all cities.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 8: Change provisions relating to the tax credits under the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Act

LB 8 amends Nebraska's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Act to make the credit refundable (allowing businesses to receive cash payments even if they owe no tax) and removes annual and multi-year limits on claiming the credit. This change directly affects sustainable aviation fuel producers and businesses in Nebraska that qualify for the tax credit under the existing act. The bill also adjusts the effective date for the credit and harmonizes related provisions across tax code sections. These modifications aim to increase accessibility and predictability for businesses investing in sustainable aviation fuel.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 71: Change requirements for child care reimbursement rates

Nebraska's LB 71 updates how the state reimburses child care providers under the federal Child Care Subsidy program. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to adjust reimbursement rates every odd year based on market rates, ensuring rates are at least the 75th percentile of local costs. Quality-rated child care programs (Step Up to Quality Act) and nationally accredited providers may receive higher reimbursement rates. The bill also changes income eligibility thresholds for child care assistance, raising the limit to 185% of the federal poverty level before October 2026 and lowering it to 130% after that date.

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 5: Provide immunity for administration of naloxone or other federally approved opioid antagonists

Nebraska's LB 5 provides legal immunity for administering naloxone, an FDA-approved drug that reverses opioid overdoses. It protects health professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists), family/friends, school staff, emergency responders, and police officers who act in good faith to help someone experiencing or likely to experience an opioid overdose. The law shields them from lawsuits, criminal charges, or professional penalties when reasonably using naloxone under specific circumstances. It specifically covers naloxone hydrochloride and other FDA-approved overdose reversal drugs, requiring only good-faith action without willful negligence.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LR 15CA: Constitutional amendment to prohibit the death penalty

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to ban the death penalty in Nebraska entirely. It would prohibit the death penalty for all offenses and automatically commute all existing death sentences to life imprisonment. The amendment must be approved by Nebraska voters in the November 2026 general election to take effect. If passed, it would change Nebraska's constitutional law as outlined in Article I, Sections 9(3) and 23.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 65: Exempt individuals under nineteen years of age from payment of certain court costs and fees and change provisions of the Nebraska Juvenile Code

Nebraska's LB 65 exempts individuals under 19 from paying court fees, costs, and probation fees in juvenile court proceedings and for certain criminal offenses committed as minors. The bill directly affects minors (under 19) and their parents/guardians, who will no longer be liable for these costs in juvenile cases. Key provisions include presuming minors indigent for discovery costs, banning fines in juvenile proceedings, and prohibiting recovery of fees from juveniles or their families. The bill also updates juvenile code provisions related to diversion programs, appointed counsel, and DNA testing costs.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 27: Change provisions of the Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act

LB 27 amends Nebraska's Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act to update loan repayment programs for healthcare professionals working in rural shortage areas. It specifically adds a dental loan repayment program for dentists providing Medicaid services, with up to $60,000 annually (capping at $300,000 total), while adjusting caps for other providers (e.g., $90,000 max for physicians). The bill clarifies eligibility requirements, including licensing, practice location in designated shortage areas, and excludes current residency program participants. These changes harmonize existing provisions and specify how Medicaid excess profit funds may support these programs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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