Recognize the month of January 2026 as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Nebraska
Nebraska's LR 307 is a symbolic resolution recognizing January 2026 as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. It formally acknowledges that firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in Nebraska and highlights risks from exposure to carcinogens during firefighting. The resolution encourages fire departments, emergency services, and communities to promote awareness of cancer risks, prevention strategies, and early detection. It does not create new laws or funding but expresses legislative support for firefighters diagnosed with cancer and their families. The resolution was adopted and signed by the Legislature on January 27, 2026.
Bill status
passed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Legislature Passage
Jan 2026
Legislature Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Jan 27, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Legislature by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jan 27, 2026
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
Jan 27, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Adopted
legislature
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Woody Wordekemper
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