Nebraska State Appropriations Biennium 2025-2027

Nebraska Governor signed LB1071 into law on April 7, 2026. This biennial appropriations bill provides funding for the expenses of Nebraska State Government for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. The bill passed the 109th Legislature with emergency clause 35-13-1 following extensive amendment and debate.

LR396 - Congratulating University of Nebraska men's basketball team on first NCAA Tournament win

Nebraska Governor signed LR396, a ceremonial legislative resolution congratulating the University of Nebraska men's basketball team and Coach Fred Hoiberg on achieving the program's first NCAA Tournament win. The resolution recognizes the team's historic 2025-26 season accomplishments. No regulatory obligations or compliance requirements are created.

LB839 - Nebraska Housing Reporting Requirements

Nebraska LB839 has passed both chambers and reached enrolled status as of April 7, 2026. The bill establishes new reporting requirements under the Municipal Density and Missing Middle Housing Act and creates requirements for projects under the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act. The legislation was sponsored by Senator Victor Rountree and advanced through multiple committee and floor amendments before reaching enrollment.

Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act and Employment Law Amendments (LB847)

Nebraska Governor signed LB847 into law on April 7, 2026, adopting the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act and amending multiple employment-related statutes including the Business Innovation Act, Contractor Registration Act, Employee Classification Act, Employment Security Law, and Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act. The legislation also transfers administration of student internships to the Department of Labor and modifies child labor provisions. Employers and workforce development programs will face updated compliance requirements under these amendments.

LB901 - Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Service Providers Tax Credit Act

Nebraska Governor signed LB901 into law on April 7, 2026, enacting the Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Service Providers Tax Credit Act, imposing an excise tax on Kratom products under the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, and making various changes to state tax revenue collection and enforcement. The bill eliminates certain personal property and sales and use tax exemptions, modifies the ImagiNE Nebraska Act, and terminates the Department of Revenue Miscellaneous Receipts Fund.

LB921 - Nebraska Worker Adjustment Health Care Staffing Agency Act

Nebraska 109th Legislature has enrolled LB921, adopting the Nebraska Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act and the Health Care Staffing Agency Registration Act. The bill also amends provisions of the Employment Security Law, In the Line of Duty Compensation Act, Non-English-Speaking Workers Protection Act, and State Miscellaneous Claims Act. The bill passed the legislature on April 7, 2026 with amendments and is pending gubernatorial action.

LB967 - Insurance, Pharmacy, and Licensing Provisions with Protection of Seniors Act

Nebraska Governor signed LB967 into law on April 7, 2026, creating the Nebraska Protection of Seniors from Insurance Exploitation Act and amending provisions related to insurance fees, licensing, trade practices, pharmacy benefit managers, mutual insurance holding companies, the Population Health Information Act, and the Health Information Technology Board. The bill passed the legislature 48-0-1 after committee review and multiple amendments. Insurance companies, pharmacy benefit managers, and entities licensed under Nebraska insurance law will face new compliance obligations and consumer protection requirements targeting seniors.

LB1114 - Community Improvement District Act and Tax Levy Authorization

The Nebraska Legislature passed and enrolled LB1114, adopting the Community Improvement District Act and authorizing community improvement districts to levy property taxes. The bill also modifies provisions of the Community Development Law, Municipal Inland Port Authority Act, and related municipal statutes concerning extraterritorial jurisdiction, sanitary districts, housing authorities, and local economic development. The Urban Affairs Committee sponsored the legislation, which cleared both chambers with multiple amendments.

LB1235 - Liquor Control and Medical Cannabis Regulation

Nebraska Governor signed LB1235 into law on April 7, 2026, amending provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act and Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act. The bill passed with emergency clause 46-2*-1, indicating immediate implementation. The legislation was sponsored by the General Affairs Committee and affects licensed liquor establishments and medical cannabis operators in Nebraska.

SB2319 - Relating to Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity Position

Hawaii Senate Bill 2319 converts a temporary grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to a permanent full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position and appropriates funds for this position. The bill passed both chambers with strong support (Senate 24-0-1, House committee 15-0-1) and was transmitted to the Governor for signature.