This bill (LB 379) increases the maximum time limit for cash assistance under Nebraska's Welfare Reform Act from 24 months to 60 months (5 years) for families with children. It directly affects low-income families receiving cash assistance, extending their eligibility period while adding specific conditions: assistance may be extended if the state fails to meet self-sufficiency contract terms, if no jobs paying at least the assistance amount are available, or if extreme hardship (inability to cover basic needs like food, housing, or child care) exists. The bill also clarifies that work-related child care assistance remains available after cash assistance ends, with cost-sharing based on income thresholds tied to federal poverty levels.
LB 135 amends Nebraska election statutes to change how school districts and local governments conduct bond and tax levy elections. It allows school bond votes to be held during statewide primaries or general elections (instead of requiring separate special elections), updates notice requirements for these votes, and streamlines ballot counting across county lines. The bill also harmonizes election procedures across multiple statutes (including sections 10-702, 13-519, and 79-1029) and repeals outdated provisions like section 10-703.01. These changes directly affect school districts and local governments managing bond or tax levy votes, making election processes more efficient.
LB 629 would establish a new legal framework allowing Nebraska county voters to directly propose or reject local laws through initiatives and referendums. It grants county residents the power to initiate new ordinances or challenge existing county board decisions (excluding actions under the Nebraska Advantage Tourism Act), with defined rules for gathering signatures and processing petitions. The bill creates specific terms like "circulator" (for signature gatherers) and "measure" (for proposed or challenged county laws), governing how these processes operate. This would shift certain governance decisions from county boards to voters in all Nebraska counties, subject to the bill's provisions. The bill is currently under review by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee after its January 2025 introduction.
This bill appropriates $12,600 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Revenue's Program 102. It specifically funds the implementation of Legislative Bill 712 (the parent bill) and prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries or per diems. The bill provides no new policy changes - it only allocates existing funds for administrative support of another bill's requirements. This is a procedural funding measure with no direct impact on residents or businesses.
Nebraska's LB 3 amends state law to require presidential electors to pledge to vote for the candidate who won the most votes statewide (for at-large electors) or in their congressional district (for district electors). The bill mandates that electors sign this pledge before casting ballots, and specifies that ballots not aligned with the pledge will be rejected. It also establishes procedures for filling vacancies among electors and requires the Governor to submit amended certificates if substitutes are appointed. This directly affects Nebraska's 7 presidential electors (5 district-based, 2 at-large) who are selected by political parties.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to ban Nebraska from imposing an inheritance tax. If approved by voters in November 2026, it would add a new section to the state constitution prohibiting both the state government and local political subdivisions (like cities or counties) from levying such taxes. The amendment would take effect immediately upon voter approval, eliminating the legal authority for any Nebraska entity to collect inheritance taxes. It does not create new taxes or affect existing tax structures beyond this specific prohibition.
LB 669 would revise Nebraska's abortion laws by changing consent requirements for patients seeking abortions and modifying civil action rules for abortion-related claims. The bill redefines key terms like "dismemberment abortion" (specifying procedures involving dismembering a living fetus) and "complications associated with abortion" (requiring peer-reviewed statistical evidence). It mandates providers to obtain voluntary, informed consent based on updated standards and allows civil lawsuits against non-physicians performing illegal abortions or encouraging self-abortions. The bill directly affects abortion providers, patients, and healthcare facilities by altering pre-abortion screening protocols and legal accountability. (Note: This is a proposed bill; it has not been enacted as of its 2025 introduction date.)
LB 417 establishes the Nebraska Promise Program, providing tuition waivers for eligible Nebraska residents attending University of Nebraska campuses or Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. It covers up to 15 credit hours per semester after federal grants and scholarships are applied, targeting students with family incomes under $65,000 annually and requiring a 2.5 GPA. The bill also extends similar tuition waivers to community colleges (up to 2 years) and state colleges (up to 4 years) for qualifying low-income students. Funding for these waivers comes from a new College Promise Fund, with reimbursements distributed monthly from the General Fund to institutions after annual certification. The program requires institutions to verify eligibility and maintain a standardized appeals process through the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.
This legislative resolution (LR 40) requests the City of Lincoln and the Nebraska State Capitol Environs Commission to install stop signs at both northbound and southbound corners of Fourteenth Street and Lincoln Mall. It directly addresses traffic safety concerns at this intersection near the State Capitol, where a removed stop sign and changed traffic patterns have created hazards for pedestrians, especially students and unfamiliar visitors. The resolution does not create new law but formally asks these entities to implement the stop signs to improve safety. As a resolution, it has no binding effect but aims to prompt action on a specific traffic safety issue.
This bill allocates $278,900 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $262,100 for fiscal year 2026-27 from Nebraska’s General Fund to the Department of Revenue’s Program 102. The funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 169 (a separate bill), with a cap on salary and per diem expenses at $190,900 for 2025-26 and $197,000 for 2026-27. As an appropriations measure, it provides necessary funding for a state program without changing policy or law.
This constitutional amendment (LR 20CA) would permit authorized racetrack operators in Nebraska to allow sports wagers placed via mobile or electronic platforms by individuals physically located within Nebraska at the time of betting. It specifically modifies the state constitution to allow this change for racetrack-based sports wagering, while maintaining existing restrictions on other gambling forms. The amendment does not affect current lottery rules, bingo regulations, or general casino-style gambling. It directly affects racetrack operators seeking to offer mobile sports betting and Nebraska residents who would place such bets within the state. The proposal requires voter approval at the November 2026 general election.
Nebraska's LB 682 updates the terminology in state law regarding certificates of attendance for high school students with special education needs. It clarifies that students aged 17 who haven't completed their individualized education program (IEP) but receive special education services may receive a certificate of attendance. This allows them to participate in their high school's graduation ceremony alongside diploma recipients, without ending the school district's obligation to provide special education services. The bill also ensures students can later earn a high school diploma by meeting graduation requirements or completing an IEP, and it repeals the previous section it amends.
