Nebraska's LB 765 changes rules for school district bond elections. It requires at least 51.1% voter turnout (up from 50%) for bond approval and clarifies that bond votes can be held during statewide primary or general elections if filed by March 1 (primary) or September 1 (general). The bill also prohibits using public funds (like building or discretionary funds) to support bond campaigns and bans school employees from using paid work time for campaign advocacy. These changes directly affect Nebraska school districts and joint entities (like educational service units) when seeking voter approval for bond issues.
LB 910 requires defendants convicted of sexual offenses against children to pay a $100 fee for each electronic device (like phones or computers) seized during their prosecution. The fee funds forensic analysis of these devices by the Nebraska State Patrol, covering costs related to examining digital evidence. This applies only to cases involving victims under 18, and courts must waive the fee if a defendant is found indigent. The law directly affects convicted offenders in these specific cases, not general criminal defendants.
LB 960 requires Nebraska public school boards to include nonvoting student members equal in number to elected board members. These student members must be high school students in grades 10-12, selected through school-approved processes like elections or nominations, and serve one-year terms. They attend all public school board meetings, receive meeting materials, and can advocate for student concerns but cannot vote, access confidential information, or attend closed sessions. School boards must adopt implementation policies by January 1, 2027, to establish these student roles. The bill directly affects all Nebraska school districts with high schools and aims to enhance student voice in educational decision-making.
This bill adjusts Nebraska's income tax calculation to align with specific federal tax treatment. It modifies how taxpayers account for certain federal deductions, such as interest on U.S. government bonds or Nebraska municipal bonds, by either subtracting or adding these amounts to Nebraska taxable income. The changes directly affect Nebraska taxpayers who claim federal deductions that would otherwise be subject to state tax. Key provisions include subtracting federal-exempt interest/dividends from Nebraska taxable income and adjusting for state tax refunds included in federal income. The bill ensures Nebraska's tax code mirrors federal rules for these specific deductions.
Nebraska's LB 851 modifies the state's income tax calculation for S-corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs). It specifically excludes income or losses from these entities that are not derived from Nebraska sources when calculating taxable income for tax years before 2026. This change adjusts federal adjusted gross income by removing non-Nebraska-sourced earnings from S-corporations or LLCs, affecting business owners who earn income outside Nebraska but operate entities structured as S-corps or LLCs under Nebraska law. The provision applies to tax returns filed for years ending before January 1, 2026.
This bill amends Nebraska's Pharmacy Practice Act (section 38-2850) to clarify and update exemptions from pharmacy licensing requirements. It specifically adds 11 detailed exemptions, including allowing nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives to dispense certain medications without a pharmacy license under defined conditions (e.g., for samples provided by manufacturers at no charge). The bill also clarifies that veterinarians, optometrists, hospital nurses, and medical gas providers may operate within their existing scopes without pharmacy licensure. These changes directly affect healthcare providers, pharmacies, and patients by defining who may legally dispense medications under specific circumstances. The amendment replaces the previous section, streamlining the legal framework for pharmacy practice.
LB 843 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a federal waiver allowing refugees and immigrants to access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This directly affects refugees and immigrants who are currently ineligible for SNAP under federal rules. The bill mandates the department to file this specific waiver with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand SNAP eligibility for these groups. It does not change existing SNAP rules but seeks federal permission to include these populations in the program. The bill focuses on administrative action by the state department, not on new funding or benefit amounts.
LB 739 amends Nebraska's name-change petition process by updating notice requirements. It specifies that adults (19+) must publish notice once weekly for four weeks in a county newspaper, while minors under 19 need only two consecutive weeks of publication. The bill also adds a court waiver option if notice would endanger the petitioner and requires certified mail notice to noncustodial parents for minors under 19, as defined by existing law. This directly affects individuals seeking name changes in Nebraska, particularly minors and their noncustodial parents.
LB 983 amends Nebraska's civil procedure rules to clarify and harmonize third-party claims and deposition subpoena requirements. It updates Section 25-331 to specify when a defending party can bring a third party into a lawsuit, including filing deadlines and the third-party defendant's rights. For subpoenas (Section 25-1223), it adds clear requirements for deposition subpoenas to state whether the deposition will be in-person, via video link, or by phone, along with necessary instructions. These changes directly affect parties, attorneys, and witnesses involved in civil court cases by standardizing procedural rules. The bill focuses on procedural clarity rather than substantive policy changes.
LB 915 reduces Nebraska's statewide cap on inland port districts from six to five under the Municipal Inland Port Authority Act. This change affects cities, counties, and joint city-county proposals seeking to establish inland port districts by limiting the total number that can be created. The bill does not alter the criteria for creating a district but enforces a stricter maximum, meaning only five districts will be permitted at any time. This policy adjustment directly restricts future expansions of inland port authorities across the state.
Nebraska's LB 777 amends the Medical Assistance Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit an annual report detailing program operations. The report must include specific data on application approvals/denials, enrollment demographics (by race, geography, and eligibility category), processing times, community engagement compliance, and fair hearing outcomes. This bill directly affects the state department, mandating new transparency requirements for the medical assistance program. It does not change eligibility criteria or benefits but focuses on standardized reporting to improve accountability and public oversight.
This bill changes Nebraska county clerks' fees for marriage-related services. It reduces the fee for issuing a marriage license from $50 to $25 and lowers the fee for certified copies of marriage records from $16 to $9. Both fees will continue to be deposited into the county general fund. The bill directly affects individuals obtaining marriage licenses or certified marriage records, as well as county clerks who collect these fees. The changes amend Section 33-110 of Nebraska's statutes and repeal the original fee structure.
