Nebraska Bills

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1099: Provide for Husker Red License Plates

Nebraska bill LB 1099 creates "Husker Red" license plates as a new option for drivers, featuring a scarlet background with cream-colored text. These plates are designed to support University of Nebraska athletics and will be available for application starting January 1, 2027. Fees collected from these plates (set at $70 per application) will be split 60% to the Department of Motor Vehicles Cash Fund and 40% to the Highway Cash Fund. The bill amends existing license plate statutes to add this option alongside other specialty plates like Arbor Day and Breast Cancer Awareness plates.

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1223: Change headlight requirements under the Nebraska Rules of the Road and prohibit the sale and distribution of certain motor vehicles under the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act

LB 1223 updates Nebraska's headlight safety standards for all motor vehicles (except emergency vehicles) by setting specific limits: headlights must not exceed 42 inches in height, 3,000 lumens in intensity, or 6,000 kelvin in color temperature, and must comply with federal safety standards. It also prohibits motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors from selling or distributing vehicles that do not meet these new headlight requirements. The bill harmonizes existing rules by amending multiple sections of Nebraska's vehicle regulations to enforce these technical specifications and prevent misleading advertising about vehicle features.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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LB 1038: Change provisions relating to school funding and property taxes

LB 1038 changes how Nebraska school districts can raise funds through property taxes and modifies property tax credits. It eliminates certain property tax credits for homeowners and adjusts school district levy limits, allowing districts more flexibility in setting local tax rates. The bill redirects tax revenue streams, increasing funding for the Education Future Property Tax Credit Cash Fund (from 70% to 40% for cash device taxes) and modifying how General Fund transfers support schools. These changes directly affect school districts (by altering their tax-raising authority) and property taxpayers (through eliminated credits).

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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LB 723: Provide for implementation of community engagement requirements under the Medical Assistance Act

LB 723 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to implement community engagement rules for the medical assistance program strictly as mandated by federal law (42 U.S.C. 1396a(xx)). It directs the department to adopt all available short-term hardship exemptions, use the broadest definition of "medically frail," accept participant statements for verification, and utilize data from programs like SNAP to assess compliance. The bill also establishes an income threshold - automatically deeming individuals with monthly incomes equal to or higher than 80 hours at federal minimum wage as meeting requirements. This applies to Nebraskans enrolled in medical assistance who must comply with federal work or community engagement rules. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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LB 1146: Change provisions relating to reports by a school district relating to absences of a child from school

LB 1146 requires Nebraska school districts to create annual attendance policies developed with county attorneys. These policies must outline how schools address excessive absences (after 20 unexcused days) through documented support services like written communication, family meetings, and referrals to health or community resources. The bill specifies that absences due to illness, special education needs, homelessness, or pregnancy/parenthood are not counted as unexcused. Schools must prove they provided these support services before reporting a student's case to the county attorney for further action.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 924: Change powers of learning community councils and authorized uses of learning community levies

Nebraska's LB 924 changes how learning communities (groups of school districts collaborating on shared programs) can use property tax levies. It reduces the maximum allowable levy from 95 cents to just half a cent per $100 of taxable property valuation for specific purposes. The new levy funds elementary learning center facility leases, remodeling, and up to 50% of approved capital projects for focus schools or programs. This directly affects learning communities and their member school districts by restricting and redirecting their funding authority. The bill repeals the previous 95-cent levy provision and aligns with updated funding mechanisms under Section 79-2111.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

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LB 744: Include public safety communications personnel in certain provisions relating to first responders in the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act and the Critical Incident Stress Management Act

LB 744 amends Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act and Critical Incident Stress Management Act to include public safety communications personnel - such as 911 dispatchers and emergency communication center staff - within the definition of "first responder." This change allows these workers to seek workers' compensation for mental health injuries, like PTSD, without needing to prove a physical injury, under the same rules that apply to police and firefighters. The bill extends existing eligibility requirements, including mental health screenings upon hiring and annual resilience training, to cover these personnel.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 977: Provide requirements under the Nebraska Rules of the Road for motorists and electric personal assistive mobility device operators encountering certain animals being led, herded, or driven on or along highways

This bill amends Nebraska's traffic laws to clarify rules for motorists encountering livestock and animal herders. It redefines "vulnerable road user" to explicitly include people leading, herding, or driving livestock on highways (Section 60-6,193). The key provision prohibits livestock herders from traveling on roadways with minimum speed limits of 20 mph or higher, requiring them to use lower-speed roads instead. This directly affects ranchers, farmers, and others who lead or herd animals on public roads. The change aims to improve safety by reducing conflicts between slow-moving livestock and faster-moving traffic on higher-speed roadways.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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LB 991: Provide for stop-signal-arm camera systems on school buses and authorize the use of such systems for enforcement of certain violations under the Nebraska Rules of the Road

LB 991 allows Nebraska school districts to install and operate camera systems on school buses to capture vehicles that fail to stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. The bill requires buses with such cameras to display a visible warning sign readable from 100 feet and mandates that captured footage include the date, time, and location of the violation. School districts can use the footage to enforce existing traffic laws that require drivers to stop for school buses, with the data potentially being shared with law enforcement. This bill does not change the traffic rules for school buses but adds a new enforcement tool for violations that endanger children.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1209: Provide and change appropriations for purposes of carrying out legislation and change provisions relating to appropriations and a transfer of funds

LB 1209 appropriates $XXX from the General Fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Legislative Council for Program 122. This procedural bill allocates existing funds to cover the Legislative Council's operational costs without changing policies or creating new programs. It declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon approval, bypassing standard implementation timelines. The bill directly affects the Legislative Council's budget but does not alter any substantive laws or regulations.

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LB 1144: Redefine a term and provide requirements for entities issuing health plans under the Medical Assistance Act

LB 1144 amends Nebraska's Medical Assistance Act to clarify definitions and set new requirements for health insurance companies and employer-run health plans (self-funded plans). It requires these entities to share specific coverage information with the state's medical assistance department within 30 days when requested, for verifying eligibility or coordinating benefits. The bill also mandates that insurers cannot deny claims submitted by the department if filed within three years of service, as long as enforcement begins within six years. This directly affects health insurers, self-funded employers, and the state department managing medical assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1082: Provide a duty for telecommunications companies under the Nebraska Telecommunications Regulation Act

LB 1082 requires Nebraska telecommunications companies to protect subscribers from unwanted calls and texts originating from unauthenticated North American Numbering Plan numbers. It specifically mandates that companies prevent fraudulent caller identification information that misleads customers about the source of calls. This duty directly affects all telecom providers operating in Nebraska and their customers who receive such communications. The bill amends Nebraska's Telecommunications Regulation Act to add this requirement, harmonizing it with federal definitions of the North American Numbering Plan.

Topics ✓ Technology

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