Nebraska bill LB 149 removes a legal prohibition that previously prevented schools from suspending students in prekindergarten through second grade. The bill amends sections 79-263, 79-265, and 79-267 of Nebraska law to eliminate this restriction, allowing schools to apply existing discipline policies - including short-term suspensions up to five days - to students in these early grades. It specifically repeals the prior restriction (section 79-265.01) and harmonizes related statutes. The change directly affects pre-K through second-grade students and their schools, enabling consistent application of discipline procedures across all grade levels.
This bill establishes safety requirements for physicians prescribing abortion-inducing drugs in Nebraska. It mandates in-person examinations, pregnancy verification, Rh factor testing, and follow-up visits within 3-14 days to confirm pregnancy termination and monitor for adverse events like hemorrhage or infection. Physicians must report specific details to the health department (excluding patient identifiers) within 30 days, and violations of these protocols become grounds for unprofessional conduct charges under medical licensing rules. The law directly affects physicians who prescribe such drugs, aiming to standardize safety monitoring without restricting access to the procedure itself.
Nebraska's LB 272 expands homestead tax exemptions to include veterans with 10-99% service-connected disabilities (previously only 100% disability was covered) and their eligible surviving spouses. It directly affects disabled veterans receiving VA compensation for partial disabilities (not total exemption under other sections), as well as their unremarried spouses or surviving spouses who remarried after age 57. The bill adds a new eligibility category (subsection 2(g)) effective January 1, 2026, requiring annual tax exemption applications with VA certification - except for every fifth year. This changes prior rules that limited exemptions to 100% disabled veterans or specific surviving spouse scenarios.
LB 430 clarifies that Nebraska schools cannot suspend students in pre-kindergarten through second grade except for two specific situations: bringing a deadly weapon to school or engaging in violent behavior that could cause physical harm. It updates suspension procedures by requiring schools to provide detailed written notices to parents within 24 hours of any suspension, explaining the reasons, available resources, and plans to help the student stay in school. These changes apply to both short-term and long-term suspensions, aiming to ensure transparency and support for young students facing disciplinary action.
This bill disapproves a single, specific claim against the Nebraska state government that was recommended for disallowance by the State Claims Board and appealed by the claimant. It targets Claim Number XXXX-XXXX filed with the Department of XX, denying the requested $XX.00 payment. The bill does not establish new policy or affect broader categories of claims; it solely addresses this one named claim. As a procedural measure, it has no general application to future claims.
This bill prohibits new academic tenure appointments for faculty at Nebraska's public universities (University of Nebraska system), state colleges (Nebraska State Colleges), and community colleges. It requires each governing board to adopt a written policy covering dismissal grounds (like performance or budget issues), annual faculty evaluations, and minimum professional standards. The policy must address how faculty employment terms and conditions are managed, replacing the previous tenure system for new hires. This directly affects faculty members at these public institutions by changing their employment security and review processes.
LB 393 eliminates outdated transfer instructions from Nebraska's Cash Reserve Fund statute. The bill amends Section 84-612 to remove obsolete references to specific fund transfers that are no longer relevant (e.g., certain dates and amounts for moving money to state funds like the School Safety Fund or Capital Construction Fund). This is a procedural update to modernize the law, not a change to current funding or policy. The adjustment affects how the State Treasurer manages the Cash Reserve Fund by streamlining the legal text to reflect only active provisions.
LB 686 prohibits government entities from maintaining lists of privately owned firearms or firearm owners, except during criminal investigations. It also bans payment networks and retailers from using merchant category codes to identify firearm retailers or transactions involving firearms. The bill requires the Attorney General to enforce these rules by investigating violations, issuing corrective notices, and imposing civil fines of up to $1,000 per violation for non-compliance. This law directly affects government agencies, payment processors, and retailers handling firearm sales in Nebraska.
LB 426 requires Nebraska schools to implement a mandatory American flag education program for students in grades 5-8. This program includes teaching flag etiquette, history, and the U.S. Flag Code, with each student receiving a 3x5-foot flag and booklet. The costs would be covered using existing lottery funds allocated for education or private donations. The bill also strengthens broader civic education requirements, mandating school committees to review curricula to ensure they cover American history, patriotism, and contributions of all ethnic groups, with specific assessments for students. It directly affects all public, private, denominational, and parochial schools in Nebraska serving grades 5-8.
LB 687, the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act, requires Nebraska government agencies to verify that companies they contract with (for agreements over $100,000 with 10+ full-time employees) do not refuse business with firearm-related businesses or trade associations. It mandates written confirmation that companies won’t discriminate against gun manufacturers, retailers, ranges, or gun industry trade groups (nonprofits representing these businesses) in contracts. Exceptions include sole-source contracts or when no qualified bids are received. The law aims to prevent government entities from excluding firearm industry businesses from public contracts based solely on their industry, while allowing compliance with federal/state laws or traditional business reasons.
LB 658 requires manufacturers of plant-based, lab-grown, or insect-based meat alternatives (called "manufactured-protein food products") to clearly label products using meat-related terms (like "beef" or "chicken") with a prominent qualifying term (e.g., "plant-based" or "lab-grown") directly adjacent to the meat term. It also mandates that such products be stored separately from actual meat in retail settings, using distinct shelf tags to avoid consumer confusion. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will enforce these labeling rules and investigate complaints about misleading advertising or misbranding. This bill directly affects food companies producing meat alternatives and retailers selling them, ensuring consumers can easily distinguish plant-based/insect-based products from traditional meat.
This legislative resolution (LR 33) asks Nebraska's U.S. congressional delegation to actively support federal reforms to eliminate biannual time changes. It states that current daylight saving time practices cause health disruptions and business inefficiencies, and seeks to align with broader national efforts like the Sunshine Protection Act. The resolution specifically urges federal action to establish permanent daylight saving time, citing benefits for Nebraskans' health, economic productivity, agriculture, and public safety. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change Nebraska's time zone or create new laws but recommends a position for federal lawmakers to advance.
