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.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment for Nebraska voters in 2026 to guarantee all people a right to a clean and healthy environment, including clean water, air, and protected ecosystems. It would require the state and local governments to act as trustees, legally responsible for conserving Nebraska's natural resources for current and future generations. If approved, these rights would be directly enforceable without needing new laws. The amendment is currently pending review by the Natural Resources Committee and will go to voters in November 2026.
LB 653 updates Nebraska's education funding rules for special education programs, support services, and the enrollment option program (which allows students to attend schools outside their district). It requires school districts to deny no more than 16% of enrollment applications from students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) due to capacity limits, while ensuring non-discriminatory criteria for acceptance. The bill also revises reimbursement processes for certain students in the enrollment program and modifies how the Education Future Fund can be used. These changes aim to standardize district capacity rules and clarify funding mechanisms for educational programs.
Nebraska's LB 169 removes existing tax exemptions for specific services, requiring sales tax to be collected on them for the first time. It directly affects consumers and businesses using services like car repairs, haircuts, lawn care, legal services, and home maintenance that were previously tax-exempt. The bill repeals exemptions listed in sections 77-2704.53, 77-2704.56, and others, while adding these services to the tax base under the "Services purchased for nonbusiness use" category. This policy change shifts tax liability from the state to these previously exempt transactions, with the tax department mandated to report on such revenue impacts.
LB 345 adjusts the annual salaries for Nebraska's constitutional officers and Public Service Commission members, effective January 7, 2027. It specifies new salary amounts (currently listed as "XX thousand dollars" in the bill) for the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor of Public Accounts, State Treasurer, Attorney General, and Public Service Commission commissioners. The bill amends existing statutes to update these salary figures while maintaining current payment structures and mileage reimbursement rules. It repeals the original salary sections it amends. This is a procedural adjustment to compensation levels, not a policy change affecting broader public programs or services.
This bill allocates $5 million from the Securities Act Cash Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 and an additional $5 million for fiscal year 2026-27 to the Department of Banking and Finance's Program 66. The funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 468 (the referenced bill), with explicit restrictions prohibiting their use for state employee salaries or per diems. As a funding measure for another bill, it does not establish new policy but provides financial resources for an existing legislative initiative.
LB 632 requires health care facilities performing elective abortions in Nebraska to arrange for the dignified disposal of fetal remains through burial or cremation. It prohibits facilities from disposing of remains in any other manner, such as medical waste or incineration. The bill applies only to elective abortions (not medical emergencies), mandates facilities to handle disposal without notifying patients, and allows the Board of Health to direct alternative methods if burial/cremation isn't feasible. The bill is currently under review by the Health and Human Services Committee.
This bill changes Nebraska's tax on electronic nicotine delivery systems (e-cigarettes) based on their liquid capacity. Retailers and manufacturers will pay $0.05 per milliliter for devices holding 3ml or less, or 40% of the purchase price for larger devices. The tax applies when products enter the state for sale or are sold to consumers. This modifies existing tax rules under the Tobacco Products Tax Act without altering the overall tax structure.
