Nebraska Bills

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 508: Change provisions relating to the deployment of the Nebraska National Guard and require the Governor to review current deployments

LB 508 requires that the Nebraska National Guard can only be deployed for active combat in U.S. military service if the U.S. Congress has declared war or authorized such deployment under the Constitution. The Governor must review all current federal orders deploying the Guard to verify compliance with this rule and immediately return Guard members to Nebraska if an order is found non-compliant. The Governor must then submit a report to the Legislature within 30 days summarizing the review and any actions taken. This law directly affects the Nebraska National Guard's deployment decisions and the Governor's oversight of federal military orders.

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LB 130: Change provisions relating to General Fund net receipts and transfers to the Cash Reserve Fund

This bill changes how Nebraska handles unanticipated revenue in the state's General Fund. It requires the Tax Commissioner to calculate two specific amounts each year: the difference between actual and estimated revenue, and a more complex calculation based on historical growth trends. If actual revenue exceeds estimates, the excess must be transferred to the Cash Reserve Fund - unless revenue exceeds last year's by over 3%, in which case part of the excess goes to the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund instead. The bill also limits the Cash Reserve Fund balance to 16% of total General Fund spending, with exceptions for emergencies or capital projects. This directly affects state budget management and school funding through the property tax relief mechanism.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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LB 511: Create the offense of commercial sexual exploitation, require registration under the Sex Offender Registration Act for certain solicitation and trafficking offenses, provide for a grant program for law enforcement, and require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct education and awareness campaigns

LB 511 redefines "solicitation of prostitution" as "commercial sexual exploitation" and adds new penalties for this offense. It requires individuals convicted of this crime, human trafficking, and related offenses to register under Nebraska's Sex Offender Registration Act. The bill creates a grant program to fund law enforcement efforts targeting these crimes and mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to run public education campaigns about healthy families, pornography, and prostitution. This directly affects convicted individuals, law enforcement agencies, and the public through new registration requirements and awareness initiatives.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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LB 578: Change provisions relating to compensation and employment of jail and prison inmates and disbursements of such funds and require payment of the minimum wage for inmates and government employees

LB 578 requires city and county jails and Nebraska's Department of Correctional Services to pay incarcerated individuals the state minimum wage for work performed in correctional facilities. It mandates that administrators establish bank accounts for inmates to receive their wages, replaces outdated wage distribution rules, and ensures inmate labor complies with federal workplace safety standards. The bill also clarifies that inmates' wages cannot displace existing workers or violate local pay standards for similar work. These changes apply to all inmates working in jails or state correctional facilities, directly affecting their compensation and financial management.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

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LR 24CA: Constitutional amendment to provide for selection of presidential electors

Nebraska's LR 24CA proposes a constitutional amendment to change how the state selects presidential electors. If approved by voters in 2026, it would require Nebraska's electors to support the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who receive the most statewide votes in the general election, replacing the current system. The amendment would take effect for the 2026 presidential election and be submitted to voters with clear ballot language stating the change. This directly affects Nebraska voters and presidential candidates competing in the state. The bill is currently under review by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 152: Create a homestead exemption

LB 152 creates a homestead exemption in Nebraska, effective January 1, 2026, that exempts the first $100,000 of a primary residence's actual value from property taxes. It directly affects Nebraska homeowners who occupy their property as their primary residence, as defined by the bill. Key provisions include setting the exemption amount, allowing transfers of the exemption when moving to a new homestead, and requiring state reimbursement for the tax loss. The bill harmonizes existing homestead exemption rules and amends multiple tax statutes to implement this change.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

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LR 18CA: Constitutional amendment to require the Legislature to reimburse political subdivisions

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Nebraska's state government to fully reimburse local governments (such as cities and counties) for costs associated with new state-mandated programs or increased service levels implemented after 2026. The amendment would add a specific provision to the state constitution stating that the Legislature cannot impose such financial obligations on political subdivisions without providing a dedicated state appropriation or revenue increase to cover the full cost. It directly affects local governments by ensuring they won't bear unexpected expenses from state-mandated initiatives after 2026. The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 general election to take effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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LB 546: Change provisions relating to proclamations for disasters, emergencies, and civil defense emergencies made by the Governor

Nebraska's LB 546 amends emergency proclamation rules to allow cities, counties, or utility providers (like those supplying electricity, gas, water, or sewer services) to directly request multi-county emergency proclamations from the Governor, without needing prior approval from county governments. This change streamlines the process for declaring emergencies in areas affected by utility disruptions. The bill does not alter the Governor's emergency powers but modifies how requests for state of emergency declarations are initiated. It specifically targets requests made by political subdivisions that provide essential utility services. The amendment replaces the previous requirement for county-level approval in such cases.

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LB 147: Change provisions relating to approval and regulation of adding fluoride to the water supply of certain political subdivisions

LB 147 eliminates the mandatory requirement for certain water providers in Nebraska to add fluoride to drinking water. It allows public or private water entities not currently required to add fluoride to do so voluntarily, following rules set by the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill repeals the existing requirement (Section 71-3305) and the previous version of the regulation (Section 71-3306). This change directly affects water suppliers serving communities where fluoride addition was previously mandated.

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 623: State intent regarding appropriations

LB 623 allocates specific funds from Nebraska's General Fund for two fiscal years (2025-26 and 2026-27) to a designated state program. The bill specifies that $XXX for 2025-26 and $XXX for 2026-27 must be used solely for state aid within that program. It declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. The bill's exact funding amounts and program details are represented by placeholders ($XXXX) in the text.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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LB 305: Adopt the Preceptorship Tax Credit Act

LB 305 creates a Nebraska tax credit for licensed physicians who serve as unpaid preceptors in medical student training programs. Physicians participating in approved preceptorship programs can claim a $1,000 tax credit per clinical rotation (minimum 80 hours), capped at $5,000 annually per physician. The credit is nonrefundable and prioritizes physicians in rural counties (under 100,000 residents), with a total annual limit of $1 million across all applicants. This policy directly affects Nebraska physicians participating in medical education programs, aiming to support rural healthcare training by reducing their tax burden. The bill amends Nebraska’s tax code to include this new credit as a specific provision.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 584: Change sentencing provisions for crimes committed by a person younger than eighteen years of age

Nebraska's LB 584 changes sentencing for juveniles (under 18) convicted of felonies. It establishes new minimum and maximum prison terms for Class IA through IIA felonies, such as 20-50 years for Class IA offenses. The bill requires courts to consider specific mitigating factors like the defendant's age, family environment, mental health evaluations, and developmental history before sentencing. This replaces previous sentencing rules and harmonizes juvenile sentencing with Nebraska's Juvenile Code, allowing courts to use juvenile disposition options instead of standard penalties.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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