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Sen. Rita Sanders
Government Military and Veterans Affairs
January 16, 2026 admin

Proposal to end unfunded state mandates stalls

A proposed constitutional amendment that would require the Nebraska Legislature to provide full reimbursement to political subdivisions for any new program or expansion of an existing program stalled on general file Jan. 16.

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Sen. Beau Ballard
Health and Human Services
January 16, 2026 admin

Bill to require school cardiac emergency plans advanced

Senators advanced a measure from first-round debate Jan. 16 that would require Nebraska school districts to develop a cardiac emergency response plan, on assurances from the introducer that the measure would be narrowed on select file.

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Sens. Dan Lonowski and Margo Juarez
Ceremonies
January 16, 2026 admin

Day eight bill introduction

Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Ceremonies
January 15, 2026 admin

Governor calls for tax reform, economic investment

Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted proposals to invest in workforce development, reform the state’s tax system and increase government efficiency in his State of the State address Jan. 15.

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Sen. Tanya Storer
Ceremonies
January 15, 2026 admin

Day seven bill introduction

Senators reconvened Jan. 15 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Sen. R. Brad von Gillern
Transportation and Telecommunications
January 14, 2026 admin

Heavy commercial electric vehicle fee increase clears first round

A bill that would triple the registration fee paid by owners of heavy commercial EVs advanced from general file Jan. 14.

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Sen. Dave Wordekemper
Revenue
January 14, 2026 admin

Excise tax on remote cigar sales advanced

Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 14 to a bill intended to close a gap in the state’s tobacco tax policies.

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General Affairs
January 14, 2026 admin

Vending machine lottery ticket sales advance

Nebraskans could purchase lottery tickets through vending machines under a bill given first-round approval Jan. 14.

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Announcement
January 14, 2026 admin

Meyer returns to Legislature

Gov. Jim Pillen announced Jan. 14 the appointment of Fred Meyer of St. Paul to fill the Legislative District 41 seat left vacant by the resignation of former Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon.

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Sens. Terrell McKinney, Ashlei Spivey and Machaela Cavanaugh
Ceremonies
January 14, 2026 admin

Day six bill introduction

Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Sen. Teresa Ibach
Ceremonies
January 13, 2026 admin

Day five bill introduction

Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Sen. Dan McKeon
Announcement
January 13, 2026 admin

Facing expulsion vote, McKeon resigns from Legislature

Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon announced his resignation on the floor of the Legislature Jan. 13, effective upon adjournment for the day. The announcement came shortly before debate was set to begin on his expulsion from the body amid workplace harassment policy violations.

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Executive Board
Executive Board
January 12, 2026 admin

McKeon expulsion hearing held, resolution advanced for debate

The Executive Board advanced a resolution Jan. 12 to expel Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon from the Nebraska Legislature after hearing invited testimony on the measure earlier in the day.

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Sens. Jane Raybould, Tom Brandt and Barry DeKay
Ceremonies
January 12, 2026 admin

Day four bill introduction

Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Sens. Glen Meyer and Paul Strommen
Ceremonies
January 9, 2026 admin

Day three bill introduction

Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.

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