Hearing ScheduleSunday February 8, 2026 to Saturday February 14, 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].
Monday February 9, 2026
Education
Room 1525 – 1:30 PM
OPPOSE: LB1112
Introducer: McKinney
Description: Adopt the Statewide Standardized Grading System Act
Statement of Intent: *LB1112 purpose is to create a uniform statewide grading system that ensures fair, consistent,
and transparent evaluation of student performance across all Nebraska schools.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63058
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information: Ultimately, this is an open door to lowering the standard statewide in order to manipulate a beneficial outcome for NE school districts that are currently underperforming. It also comes with a $1 million fiscal note.
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: LB1182
Introducer: Lippincott
Description: Provide for a base salary for certified teachers and state intent relating to changes to the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act and a new form of block grant funding
Statement of Intent: *LB1182 establishes a statewide minimum base salary of $50,000 for all full-time certificated teachers, regardless of experience or educational attainment, beginning in the 2027-28 school year. To prevent salary stagnation, the bill provides for biennial adjustments to this base salary based on the percentage change in state General Fund receipts. LB1182 would transition funding from the current Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act (TEEOSA) to a block grant funding system for foundation aid and salary support. By providing each school district with a quarterly block grant based on factors such as student enrollment and the new minimum salary requirements, the state will provide more predictable funding while allowing districts to maintain local autonomy over their operations.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=64035
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information: This is an interesting concept that would ensure teacher pay is not negatively impacted in the circumstances of a reduction in a school district’s budget.
This bill also aligns with one of the petitions being led by AFAN – https://www.forallnebraskans.org/
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
Tuesday February 10, 2026
Agriculture
Room 1023 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB1188
Introducer: DeKay
Description: Update a federal reference in the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act and prohibit ownership of real estate in adversary nations by the state and any political subdivision thereof
Statement of Intent: *LB 1188 makes two changes to the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act.
The Act defines “restricted entity” by incorporating reference to the U.S. Treasury Sanctions list. LB 1188 would update the reference to the list as it existed on January 1, 2026.
The bill further inserts a prohibition against the state or any political subdivision owning any interest in real estate in an adversarial nation.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=64030
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
ALSO Email the Agriculture Committee:
Sen. Barry DeKay, Chairperson – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach, Vice Chairperson – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Ben Hansen – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Kathleen Kauth – kkauth@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Fred Meyer – fmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jane Raybould – Jraybould@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jared Storm – JStorm@leg.ne.gov
Wednesday February 11, 2026
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Room 1507 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LR305CA *NAGO PRIORITY BILL*
Introducer: Lippincott
Description: Constitutional amendment to authorize the recall of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General, the Auditor of Public Accounts, and members of the Legislature
Statement of Intent: *LR 305 CA would place a question on the ballot to amend the state constitution to allow for the recall of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Auditor of Public Accounts, or any member of the Legislature of the State of Nebraska.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63360
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information: This one is simple – if a representative violates their campaign promises and/or lose the trust of their constituency, there should absolutely be a method for that constituency to remove the elected representative.
It’s also worth mentioning that it is far more appropriate to be handled by the voters than by another body of government or due to complaint by staff.
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: LB765
Introducer: Holdcroft
Description: Change provisions relating to elections for school district bonds and bonds issued by a joint entity that includes a Nebraska school district or educational service unit
Statement of Intent: *LB 765 is a bill regarding school bond issue elections. Successful bond issue elections related to schools and educational service units would require a voter turnout of at least 50.1% of qualified electors in the district before they can pass. It also prohibits public funds from being used to promote or campaign for such elections.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62582
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 11th, 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
SUPPORT: LB884
Introducer: Andersen
Description: Change provisions relating to voter registration, ballots, and poll watchers and observers
Statement of Intent: *LB884 enhances election security by enacting multiple changes to count observation, observation of signature verification, the transportation of ballots, ballot and envelope form, and confirmation of voter citizenship.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62884
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 11th, 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
NEUTRAL: LB1075
Introducer: Sanders
Description: Provide requirements for certain village warrants, change various provisions of the Election Act, and change election provisions for exceeding a school district’s property tax authority
Statement of Intent: *This bill is the annual Election Act updates and clean-up omnibus bill.
It proposes changes relating to village board vacancies, election workers, special elections, candidate filings and name changes, unaffiliated voters, election notices and sample ballots, precinct boundaries, voter identification processes, public voter records, poll watchers, voting abstracts, recount procedures, forgery, and electioneering.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63306
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information: most of this bill is as described, simple clean up of language and placement. However, there are also a few issues:
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
Health and Human Services
Room 1510 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB1194
Introducer: Storer
Description: Adopt the Real Food Act
Statement of Intent: *LB1194 – The Real Food Act creates Nebraska’s first state-level dietary guidelines to combat chronic diseases linked to poor nutrition and to foster healthier eating habits statewide.
The legislation encourages state agencies to develop public awareness campaigns. It directs agencies to update educational materials in public nutrition programs, school lunch programs, and health care services to reflect science-based guidelines and include a list of foods commonly produced in Nebraska. By promoting nutrient-dense whole foods including high-quality proteins, healthy fats, colorful vegetables and fruits, full-fat dairy, and fiber-rich whole grains, the Act aims to reduce chronic disease rates while supporting Nebraska agriculture and enhancing food security.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63875
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
ALSO Email the Health and Human Services Committee:
Sen. Brian Hardin, Chairperson – bhardin@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Fredrickson, Vice Chairperson – jfredrickson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Beau Ballard – bballard@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Ben Hansen – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Quick – dquick@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Merv Riepe – mriepe@leg.ne.gov
Judiciary
Room 1525 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB897
Introducer: Lonowski
Description: Change a penalty and provide a fee for violating the open burning ban
Statement of Intent: *LB897 allows municipalities and rural and suburban fire protection districts to charge a fee for the cost of extinguishing a fire to individuals who violate burn permit requirements.
It also changes the penalty for violating burn permit requirements from a Class IV misdemeanor to a Class III misdemeanor.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63116
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information: This is a reasonable change and enhancement of penalties. If an individual violates a ban or simply avoids obtaining the required permits and causes damage that results in the need of a fire department’s assistance, the taxpayers should not be on the hook for the cost.
ALSO Email the Judiciary Committee:
Sen. Carolyn Bosn, Chairperson – cbosn@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer, Vice Chairperson – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Hallstrom – bhallstrom@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Victor Rountree – VRountree@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tanya Storer – TStorer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jared Storm – JStorm@leg.ne.gov
NEUTRAL: LB784
Introducer: Hallstrom
Description: Change residency requirements for sheriffs in certain counties and continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers
Statement of Intent: *LB784 amends existing statutes related to county sheriffs and law enforcement. The bill would allow the sheriff in a county that does not contain a city of the one of the metropolitan, primary, or first class to reside in such county or an adjoining county while holding office.
LB784 would also restructure existing continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers by mandating at least 24 hours annually (was 32) and by allowing continuing education on de-escalation, officer wellness, anti-bias and implicit bias training and vehicular pursuit policies to be completed every three years, which would count toward the annual requirements.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62813
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information: This change would likely be beneficial to some of Nebraska’s least populated counties. However, there is an initial hesitation towards allowing people who reside outside the district (or county in this case) to run for an elected seat.
ALSO Email the Judiciary Committee:
Sen. Carolyn Bosn, Chairperson – cbosn@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer, Vice Chairperson – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Hallstrom – bhallstrom@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Victor Rountree – VRountree@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tanya Storer – TStorer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jared Storm – JStorm@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LB874
Introducer: Hallstrom
Description: Enhance penalties for motor vehicle homicide and motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child caused by wireless communication device violations
Statement of Intent: *LB874 would enhance the penalties for motor vehicle homicide and motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child proximately caused by violations relating to the use of a wireless communications device.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63207
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information: too many accidents today are caused by distracted drivers. In the result of a death, people who willfully put others in danger because of phone use should receive an enhanced penalty.
ALSO Email the Judiciary Committee:
Sen. Carolyn Bosn, Chairperson – cbosn@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer, Vice Chairperson – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Hallstrom – bhallstrom@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Victor Rountree – VRountree@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tanya Storer – TStorer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jared Storm – JStorm@leg.ne.gov
Revenue
Room 1524 – 1:30 PM
NEUTRAL: LB1257
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Eliminate certain sales tax exemptions, impose sales and use taxes on certain services, change school district levy limitations, eliminate the School District Property Tax Relief Act, change provisions of the School District Property Tax Limitation Act, and provide additional foundation aid under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
Statement of Intent: *N/A*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63018
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information: This is a long bill with lots of moving parts. We encourage our followers to go through it and provide any feedback. The expressed goal is to achieve some level of property tax relief while maintaining a well funded public education system.
ALSO Email the Revenue Committee:
Sen. R. Brad von Gillern, Chairperson – bvongillern@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Mike Jacobson, Vice Chairperson – mjacobson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Eliot Bostar – Ebostar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. George Dungan – Gdungan@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa lbach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Kathleen Kauth – kkauth@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Murman – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tony Sorrentino – TSorrentino@leg.ne.gov
Thursday February 12, 2026
Health and Human Services
Room 1510 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB1234
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Adopt the Freestanding Birth Center Act
Statement of Intent: *LB 1234 adopts the Freestanding Birth Center Act to provide an option for birth outside of the hospital setting. The birth centers created by the act would be licensed to provide services for labor, birth, early postpartum and newborn care to patients with low-risk pregnancies consistent with national standards within the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers. The birth center’s clinical director shall be a certified nurse midwife.
The licensing procedures spelled out in LB 1234 include licensure fees and standards, the application process, details for licensure, renewal requirements, the limitations on scope of services and the change of ownership process or closure policies. Suspension, revocation and refusal to renew authority is given to the Department of Health and Human Services.
The birth center will support and respect the rights of patients. Informed consent, confidentiality, and participation in decisions relating to the management of care is encouraged.
The birth center will maintain health records and create a mechanism for data collection to assess efficacy and outcomes. Accident or health insurance providers for newborn care or maternity benefits may provide coverage for services by licensed providers working in the birth center or the birth center itself.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63777
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Thursday, February 12th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information: While it sounds like this will provide options, this bill is probably going to see problems because it states a director must be a Certified Nurse Midwife (which we don’t disagree with) and certified nurse midwives, as it stands, cannot work independently of the OB, the OB would essentially be in charge. Overall, this bill is a step in the right direction for birthing freedoms.
ALSO Email the Health and Human Services Committee:
Sen. Brian Hardin, Chairperson – bhardin@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Fredrickson, Vice Chairperson – jfredrickson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Beau Ballard – bballard@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Ben Hansen – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Quick – dquick@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Merv Riepe – mriepe@leg.ne.gov
Judiciary
Room 1525 – 1:30 PM
OPPOSE: LB957
Introducer: Cavanaugh, J.
Description: Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor
Statement of Intent: *LB957 recognizes a cause of action against a parent or guardian who knowingly allows a child under the age of fourteen to possess a handgun, with strict liability for damages resulting from the child’s use of the handgun. LB957 also creates an offense requiring the safe and secure storage of handguns that a child under the age of fourteen could reasonably access, if the child exhibits the firearm in public or uses the firearm to cause bodily injury or death to a person. The offense does not apply if the minor obtains the firearm as a result of unlawful entry by any person, or the minor’s possession or use of the weapon is justified under sections 28-1406 to 28-1416.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63056
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Thursday, February 12th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information: This proposal is a vast overreach that presumes any firearm is an implicit danger. It is unreasonable legislation over one’s own property and lessens one’s ability to have reliable home protection in the case of an imminent threat. Restricting responsible, law abiding gun owners has never resulted in a reduction of such tragedies as described in the bill.
ALSO Email the Judiciary Committee:
Sen. Carolyn Bosn, Chairperson – cbosn@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer, Vice Chairperson – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Hallstrom – bhallstrom@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Victor Rountree – VRountree@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tanya Storer – TStorer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jared Storm – JStorm@leg.ne.gov
Revenue
Room 1524 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LR292CA
Introducer: Andersen
Description: Constitutional amendment to provide a new method of valuing real property for property tax purposes, provide a limit on property tax increases, provide certain exceptions, provide requirements for declared emergencies, provide for emergency bond levies, and eliminate conflicting constitutional provisions
Statement of Intent: *LR292CA proposes a constitutional amendment to the electorate of the state of Nebraska to be approved or rejected at the general election in November of 2026. Should the amendment be approved, beginning January 1, 2027, two systems of property valuation will be established: Fair Market Value and Taxable Market Value. Fair Market Value is updated by the county assessor. Taxable Market Value establishes the baseline for tax liability based on 2026 assessed value or purchase price for home purchases made after 2026. The Taxable Market Value does not change until sold. The tax liability will only increase year-to-year based on the Consumer Price Index rate.*
The amendment also provides language for handling land classification, improvements, and emergency situations.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63015
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Thursday, February 12th, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
ALSO Email the Revenue Committee:
Sen. R. Brad von Gillern, Chairperson – bvongillern@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Mike Jacobson, Vice Chairperson – mjacobson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Eliot Bostar – Ebostar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. George Dungan – Gdungan@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa lbach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Kathleen Kauth – kkauth@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Murman – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tony Sorrentino – TSorrentino@leg.ne.gov
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