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Natural Resources
April 2, 2026 admin

Battery storage measure amended, advanced to final reading

A proposed regulatory framework for privately developed battery energy storage facilities advanced to the final round of debate March 31 after it was amended to impose additional requirements on certain data center operators.

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General Affairs
April 1, 2026 admin

Alcohol, medical cannabis regulations approved

A measure that updates state liquor laws and provides structure for the implementation of medical cannabis regulations was given final approval April 1.

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Transportation and Telecommunications
April 1, 2026 admin

DMV cleanup measure amended, advanced to final round

A state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup bill advanced to final reading March 31 after senators amended it to include a measure under which license plate fees would be used to support injured law enforcement personnel and Nebraskans with disabilities.

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Judiciary
April 1, 2026 admin

Peer support confidentiality protections approved

A measure to protect the confidentiality of communications between certified peer support team members and public safety personnel was given final approval April 1.

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Judiciary
April 1, 2026 admin

Probation system misconduct bill expanded, advanced

A proposal aimed at preventing sexual relationships between probation officials and those under their supervision advanced from general file March 31 after lawmakers added provisions from six additional measures.

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Business and Labor
April 1, 2026 admin

Workforce omnibus bill given final approval

Lawmakers passed an omnibus workforce measure April 1.

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Health and Human Services
April 1, 2026 admin

HHS omnibus bill amended, advanced to final round

Lawmakers amended an omnibus health and human services proposal March 31 to include provisions of several other measures before advancing the bill to the final round of debate.

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Retirement Systems
April 1, 2026 admin

Retirement cleanup bill amended, advanced to final round

Lawmakers amended and advanced a cleanup measure from select file March 31 related to Nebraska’s public employee retirement systems.

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Health and Human Services
April 1, 2026 admin

Medicaid waiver assessment bill amended, advanced

A Medicaid waiver proposal was amended to detail the assessment process for developmental disability service provision in Nebraska and to require the state to maintain the maximum amount of retroactive Medicaid coverage allowed under federal law before advancing from general file March 31.

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Appropriations
April 1, 2026 admin

Budget adjustment package approved

Lawmakers passed three measures April 1 containing the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustments and payment authorization for claims against the state.

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Retirement Systems
April 1, 2026 admin

Changes approved to judges’ retirement system

Lawmakers gave final approval April 1 to a measure that makes several changes to the Nebraska Retirement Fund for Judges.

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Urban Affairs
April 1, 2026 admin

Accessible housing measure expanded, advanced

A bill aimed at measuring Nebraska’s accessible housing stock advanced to the final round of debate March 31 after lawmakers amended it to include a proposal that would require certain state-funded housing projects to include a minimum percentage of accessible units.

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Retirement Systems
April 1, 2026 admin

School employee retirement changes approved

Lawmakers passed a bill April 1 that changes the bona fide separation period for school retirement plans in Nebraska. Currently,

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs
April 1, 2026 admin

Hall of fame bill amended into open meeting, public records measure

A proposal that would address open meetings, legal notices and public records requirements in Nebraska was broadened March 31 to include a proposal intended to clear a path for Tom Osborne to be inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame.

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Executive Board
April 1, 2026 admin

Bill to prohibit certain weapons in state Capitol narrowed, advanced to final round

After narrowing the definition of a prohibited weapon, lawmakers advanced a bill from select file March 31 that would prohibit entering the Nebraska State Capitol with a weapon or other banned substance.

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