LB1108 Amends Public Entity Contracts and Bidding Requirements for Joint Entities and Public Power Districts
Summary
Nebraska's LB1108 passed the House 49-0-0 on April 9, 2026, amending state law governing contracts and bidding requirements for joint entities and public power districts. The bill, introduced by Senator Stanley Clouse, establishes new procedural requirements and exceptions for public contracting. Compliance obligations for affected public entities will take effect following the governor's signature.
What changed
LB1108 modifies Nebraska's existing statutory framework governing contracts entered into by joint entities and public power districts, introducing new bidding requirements and exceptions. The bill advanced through the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee before passing 49-0-0 on final reading.
Affected public entities—including public power districts and joint entities formed under Nebraska law—must prepare for revised procurement procedures and compliance obligations. State agencies overseeing public utilities should review internal contracting policies to ensure alignment with the new requirements once signed into law.
What to do next
- Review LB1108 contract and bidding provisions upon publication
- Update procurement policies for joint entities and public power districts to reflect new requirements
- Monitor Nebraska Legislature for implementing regulations or guidance
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Change provisions related to contracts entered into by and bidding requirements and exceptions for joint entities and public power districts
Bill Details
State Nebraska
Session 109th Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.ph...
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Sponsors
Stanley Clouse (Sen - N)
Action History
2026-04-09 L Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0 2026-04-09 L Dispensing of reading at large approved 2026-04-07 L Placed on Final Reading 2026-04-02 L Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment 2026-04-02 L Kauth FA767 withdrawn 2026-03-31 L Placed on Select File 2026-03-30 L Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial 2026-03-17 L Placed on General File 2026-02-10 L Notice of hearing for February 20, 2026 2026-01-21 L Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee 2026-01-20 L Kauth FA767 filed 2026-01-16 L Date of introduction
Votes
2026-03-30 Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial Yea: 43 Nay: 0 2026-04-09 Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0 Yea: 49 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-21 L Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Amendments
2026-01-20 Kauth FA767
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-16 Introduced 2026-04-07 Enrolled 2026-04-07 Engrossed Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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