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Judiciary
February 13, 2026 admin

Bill would expand liability in certain sexual abuse cases

The state of Nebraska and its political subdivisions could be held legally liable for claims of child sexual abuse or sexual abuse of individuals with developmental disabilities under a measure discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 12

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Judiciary
February 13, 2026 admin

Bill seeks to increase adult liability for gun access, unsafe storage

A proposal aimed at strengthening legal liability for adults who allow children under 14 to access firearms in certain situations was considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 12.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs
February 13, 2026 admin

Recall option proposed for statewide office holders

The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee considered a proposed constitutional amendment Feb. 11 that would allow Nebraska voters to recall statewide office holders.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance
February 13, 2026 admin

Bill would target fraudulent social media ads

The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a measure that seeks to hold accountable social media platforms that accept paid advertising.

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Appropriations
February 13, 2026 admin

Changes sought to Medicaid long-term care program

The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a measure that seeks to provide greater funding flexibility for Medicaid beneficiaries who choose to transition from institutional long-term care settings to alternative home and community-based settings.

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Revenue
February 12, 2026 admin

Two-tier property valuation system proposed

The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposal to change Nebraska’s property valuation system and limit annual property tax increases.

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Executive Board
February 12, 2026 admin

Executive Board issues reprimand of Cavanaugh

The Executive Board issued a formal reprimand of Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh Feb. 12 for removing parts of a Capitol poster display earlier this year.

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Natural Resources
February 12, 2026 admin

Municipal natural gas sales authorization amended, advanced

A bill that would allow certain Nebraska cities to contract with large-scale natural gas users advanced to the final round of debate Feb. 12 after lawmakers narrowed its scope.

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Health and Human Services
February 12, 2026 admin

Central registry, prevention case changes approved

Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 12 to a bill that establishes an appeals process for individuals before their names are added to either of two state registries dealing with abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults and children.

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Health and Human Services
February 12, 2026 admin

Health care certificate of need timeline extended

A bill that extends an application timeline for Nebraska health care facilities seeking to expand or increase capacity was approved Feb. 12.

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Health and Human Services
February 12, 2026 admin

Pre-approval for certain public health measures approved

Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 12 to a measure that puts constraints around community-wide directed health measures.

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Health and Human Services
February 12, 2026 admin

Temporary event license for visiting body artists amended, advanced

Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 9 to a bill that would create a temporary event license for body artists visiting Nebraska from other states.

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Judiciary
February 12, 2026 admin

Stricter penalties proposed for burn permit violations

A measure aimed at strengthening Nebraska’s open burn laws was discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.

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Natural Resources
February 11, 2026 admin

Game Law update amended, advanced

A bill updating several provisions related to the state Game and Parks Commission received first-round approval from lawmakers Feb. 11 after it was amended to remove a proposed penalty for wildlife trafficking.

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Retirement Systems
February 11, 2026 admin

Retirement changes clear first round

Senators advanced three bills from general file Feb. 11 that would make changes to the state’s retirement systems.

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