Hearing ScheduleSunday January 18, 2026 to Saturday January 24, 2026
The full Week’s public hearing schedule can be found here.
To submit an Online Comment to the record, click the link below the bill number of interest, scroll down on the Bill Page until you reach the header labeled History, directly below you will find a button that says, Submit an Online Comment for [Bill number].
Tuesday January 20, 2026
Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Room 1507 – 1:30 PM
OPPOSE: LB719
Introducer: Jacobson
Description: Redefine a term under the Nebraska Rural Projects Act
Statement of Intent: *LB 719 clarifies that infrastructure development costs essential to the success of an industrial rail access business park may include certain off-site improvements on property not owned by the applicant when those improvements directly benefit the project. The intent is to ensure critical access, rail, and utility infrastructure necessary for business park development is clearly eligible under the Nebraska Rural Projects Act.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63119
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
There are two major concerns with LB719.
1. How does this implicate an approved budget or TIF awarded? If a project is underway and it is then determined additional updates are needed, it would not be unreasonable to presume that costs too will be increased. Could this, therefore lead to a potential need to increase local taxes?
2. The verbiage allowing an applicant to proceed with updates/construction on property not owned by the applicant presents serious concern of property rights, especially in residential/commercial areas near such projects.
ALSO Email the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee:
Sen. Mike Jacobson, Chairperson – mjacobson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Eliot Bostar – Ebostar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. George Dungan – Gdungan@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Hallstrom – bhallstrom@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Brian Hardin – bhardin@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Merv Riepe – mriepe@leg.ne.gov
Sen. R. Brad von Gillern – bvongillern@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Wordekemper – dwordekemper@leg.ne.gov
Education
Room 1525 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB748
Introducer: Sorrentino
Description: Change provisions relating to the Nebraska educational savings plan trust and allow for the use of trust funds for recognized postsecondary credential programs
Statement of Intent: *LB748 would conform Nebraska to the federal changes regarding “529 Plans” under the College Savings Plan Program that became a part of the One Big Beautiful Bill signed on July 4, 2025,
LB748 expands the types of elementary or secondary school expenses beyond tuition (e.g. to include books, tutoring, online material), up to $20,000 per year, consistent with federal changes. LB748 also provides that College Savings Plan Program funds may be used for postsecondary credentialing expenses, consistent with federal changes.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62734
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
LB748 will be strongly opposed by the NSEA and anti-school choice advocates. If you wish to see this bill move forward, it will be imperative that you submit supporting online comments or attend the in person public hearing.
It is important to remember that these are private, personal dollars. Any insinuation that this is somehow taking from public schools by hiding taxable dollars in a 529 Plan is ignoring the many other types of accounts and plans that also avoid taxation and can build on interest. This is not about being anti-public school.
ALSO Email the Education Committee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LB841
Introducer: Rountree
Description: Change provisions relating to special education services, parental consent, and hearings
Statement of Intent: *LB841 requires consent from a student’s parent or guardian in order to make changes to the student’s individualized education program. The bill also states that schools shall have the burden of proof and the burden of production at due process hearings.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63085
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
ALSO Email the Education Committee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
NEUTRAL: LB924
Introducer: Andersen
Description: Change authorized uses of learning community levies
Statement of Intent: *LB924 would update the learning community statutes to clarify that the elementary learning center levy can be used for purchasing or leasing of facilities and that 10 percent of that levy shall be the maximum used for administrative staff of the learning community. The bill also adds an allowable duty to partner with entities with a goal of increasing graduation rates.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62999
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
This bill creates an important distinction on compensation and caps the income of administration at 10% of the levy needed to buy or lease a building.
We do have some concern of the vague “The bill also adds an allowable duty to partner with entities with a goal of increasing graduation rates.” Many vendors may offer partnerships with the stated intention of increasing graduation rates, while they may or may not have that result, any partnership is likely to incur additional costs that will affect the taxpayers of the district.
ALSO Email the Education Committee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LB940
Introducer: Murman
Description: Prohibit certain color additives in school meals
Statement of Intent: *LB 940 would prohibit the use of certain artificial color additives in school meals.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62814
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
This bill is currently sitting as a white copy, essentially a placeholder, however, according to the original text of the bill, LB940 removes Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6
This could serve as a pivotal change in the foods served to Nebraska Children and lead to a direct positive change in their dietary choices, behavior in school and in general, and health in general.
It is widely known and supported by medical research that artificial food dyes negatively impact the neurological and physical health of children and adults.
ALSO Email the Education Committee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
Wednesday January 21, 2026
Natural Resources
Room 1023 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB760
Introducer: Brandt
Description: Change and eliminate provisions of the Environmental Safety Act
Statement of Intent: *LB760 proposes amendments to the Environmental Safety Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-15,261 to 81-15,292, and would transfer certain regulatory authorities related to swimming pools recreation camps, and mobile home parks from the Department to local governments (county, city, or village) that have jurisdiction over such facilities. The bill would eliminate the Environmental Safety Cash Fund, as the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment would no longer collect revenues from issuing or renewing licenses and permits, nor conduct annual inspections of such facilities under this proposal. The local government with jurisdiction over a given facility may adopt minimum sanitary ang safety requirements through local regulations or ordinances, may perform annual inspections, may issue annual operating permits, and continue to exercise their existing nuisance abatement and enforcement authorities
The bill would eliminate the requirement for Department staff to conduct evaluations of domestic water supplies and onsite wastewater treatment systems that are currently conducted upon request by individuals as a requirement for certain loans.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62915
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
This seems to be a logical move to eliminate oversight at the state level and appropriately give it over to the local level.
This might increase costs at the local level based upon the levels of oversight implemented by the governing body at the local level.
It should also decrease the costs at the state level by eliminating required evaluations/reports/etc.
ALSO Email the Natural Resources Committee:
Sen. Tom Brandt, Chairperson – tbrandt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Stan Clouse – SClouse@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Mike Moser – mmoser@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jane Raybould – Jraybould@leg.ne.gov
OPPOSE: LB761
Introducer: Brandt
Description: Create a fund and change provisions relating to water well fees, use of funds, and powers and duties of the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment
Statement of Intent: *LB761 would implement fees related to four Department of Water, Energy, and Environment programs including well registrations, livestock facility permitting, hazardous waste generation under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and permitting activities under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Sec. 2 of the bill would amend Section 46-606 to increase well registration fees from $40 to $200. Sec. 3 of the bill would adjust the fee structure to ensure that livestock facility permitting fees are adequate to meet forty percent of program costs instead of twenty percent. Sec. 1 and 4 of the bill would give the Department the authorities to establish rules to assess fees from hazardous waste generators, allowing for a fee structure, whether flat or annual based on the weight or volume of hazardous waste generated through the rulemaking process.
Additionally, the bill would redirect fees currently collected by the Department from facilities that process or dispose of hazardous waste so that those revenues are retained by the Department in the Integrated Solid Waste Management Cash Fund rather than the General Fund. Sec. 5 of the bill would give the Department the authority to establish rules to assess fees for administering federal Clean Water Act programs including the NPDES, industrial pretreatment, water planning, 319 non-point source, and surface water monitoring.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62824
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
At this time NAGO will be opposing any legislation that incurs any addition of or increase to fees or taxes on the Nebraska taxpayers.
ALSO Email the Natural Resources Committee:
Sen. Tom Brandt, Chairperson – tbrandt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Stan Clouse – SClouse@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Mike Moser – mmoser@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jane Raybould – Jraybould@leg.ne.gov
Thursday January 22, 2026
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Room 1507 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB951
Introducer: Ballard
Description: Include extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction in municipal elections and districts
Statement of Intent: *States that electors residing in the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction of cities or villages shall be voters in municipal elections.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62791
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
LB951 is eliminates a huge concern about taxation without representation. Nebraskans currently living in the, typically 3 miles outside the city or village, immediate zone outside of their city or village would be able to vote in city/Village Board races.
The only question that arises from this legislation, is whether LB951 also makes it allowable for those Nebraskans to actually run for a seat on the board.
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee:
Sen. Rita Sanders, Chairperson – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dunixi Guereca – dguereca@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Fred Meyer – fmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Wordekemper – dwordekemper@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LR283CA
Introducer: DeKay
Description: Constitutional amendment to state that only a United States citizen may be an elector
Statement of Intent: *LR283CA proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 1 of the Nebraska Constitution. If ultimately approved by voters, this amendment would specify that only a United States citizen shall be an elector in the State of Nebraska.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62669
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee:
Sen. Rita Sanders, Chairperson – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dunixi Guereca – dguereca@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Fred Meyer – fmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Wordekemper – dwordekemper@leg.ne.gov
OPPOSE: LR284CA
Introducer: McKinney
Description: Constitutional amendment to change the voting age to sixteen years of age
Statement of Intent: *The intent of LR284CA is to lower the voting age to allow an individual as young as 16 to vote in elections.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62952
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee:
Sen. Rita Sanders, Chairperson – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dunixi Guereca – dguereca@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Fred Meyer – fmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Wordekemper – dwordekemper@leg.ne.gov
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