State Bills: Nebraska

LB820 modifies Nebraska retirement systems and state contributions

LB820 modifies Nebraska retirement systems and state contributions

Audit Examination Provisions by Auditor of Public Accounts

The Nebraska Unicameral Legislature passed LB829 to modify audit examination provisions administered by the state Auditor of Public Accounts. The bill advanced through multiple stages including committee amendment AM2091 and enrollment review amendment ER157 before reaching final reading on March 31, 2026. Sponsored by Senator Lonowski, the legislation affects government entities subject to state audit examinations.

Changes to Missing Middle Housing Act Reporting Requirements

Nebraska Legislature introduced LB839 to modify reporting requirements under the Municipal Density and Missing Middle Housing Act. The bill was introduced by Senator Rountree on January 8, 2026, and has advanced through multiple amendment stages. Multiple amendments (FA1133-FA1136, FA1139) were adopted on March 31, 2026.

Nebraska Medicaid, Child Care, and Special Needs Trust Modifications

Nebraska Legislature introduced LB867 on January 8, 2026, making comprehensive changes to Medicaid programs, child care, and special needs trusts. The bill creates a money follows the person Medicaid program, modifies nursing facility rates, updates eligibility for young adults in bridge to independence program, and renames several health and human services divisions and advisory councils.

LB1187 modifies Livestock Brand Act fees introduced Jan 21

LB1187 modifies Livestock Brand Act fees introduced Jan 21

Nebraska State Appropriation Bill

Nebraska Senator Hansen introduced LB1237A, an appropriation bill, on March 6, 2026. The bill has advanced through General File and Select File, with Amendment AM2641 adopted on March 31, 2026. The bill remains in the legislative process at the Enrollment and Review for Engrossment stage.

LB1237 prohibits weapons State Capitol, introduced Jan 21

LB1237 prohibits weapons State Capitol, introduced Jan 21

LB912 adopts Community Health Worker Act, interstate compacts

LB912 adopts Community Health Worker Act, interstate compacts

DHHS Medicaid Deductions and Cost Sharing Requirements

Nebraska Senator Fredrickson introduced LB929 to establish new requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services regarding Medicaid deductions and cost sharing for enrollees. The bill was introduced January 9, 2026, referred to the Health and Human Services Committee, and placed on General File with Committee Amendment AM2991. A strike amendment (FA588) by Senator Kauth remains pending.

Health Care Practitioner Immunity Under Nebraska Medical Cannabis Act

Nebraska Legislative Bill 933 proposes to provide civil and criminal immunity protections for health care practitioners who recommend, certify, or administer medical cannabis to patients under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act. The bill was introduced by Senator Cavanaugh on January 9, 2026, and has advanced through committee with amendments including AM2192, AM2602, and AM2976.