Sunday February 15, 2026 to Saturday February 21, 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 February 17, 2026
Before we dive into the two Branding related bills set for public hearing on Tuesday, we want to be upfront – we are not experts. Our review of these bills will be through a lense of smaller more efficient government. For that reason we are taking a neutral position as a group. Many of our members and followers have strong feelings about the Branding Committee and the services provided therein. Any changes in this area is going to be painful for some – whether it’s an increase in fees or a complete restructure of the program – either way, some form of change is coming.
Agriculture
Room 1023 – 1:30 PM
NEUTRAL: LB1187
Introducer: DeKay
Description: Change certain fees and surcharges under the Livestock Brand Act
Statement of Intent: *LB 1187 increases the statutory cap on the per head inspection fee collected under the Livestock Brand Act from the current $1.10 to $1.50. The bill also removes the mileage charge component of the inspection fee and reverts back to previous law that authorized the Brand Committee to collect a uniform travel surcharge of no greater than $30 per stop.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63346
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
Generally, NAGO is opposed to any and all increases in fees, and we expect most of our members and followers are as well. From the information gathered/shared with us, if the same program is to be kept intact – fees will have to go up in order to maintain solvency of the program. For that reason we have taken a neutral position at this time.
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
NEUTRAL: LB1258
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Rename the Livestock Brand Act as the Livestock Protection Act, eliminate the Nebraska Brand Committee, and change, provide, and eliminate provisions relating to livestock branding and livestock protection
Statement of Intent: *The Livestock Protection Act (“the Act”) establishes a uniform, statewide brand registration, inspection, and investigative entity for Nebraska’s cattle industry within the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.
To ensure brand inspection remains available and fiscally stable, the Act eliminates the Nebraska Brand Committee and transfers its powers to a newly established Division of Brand Registration, Brand Inspection, and Livestock Theft Investigation within the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. It will be cash-funded by inspection fees and brand registration and renewal fees.
To achieve competitive uniformity, the Act eliminates brand inspection areas dividing Nebraska’s producers and removes mandatory brand inspection requirements to create a statewide voluntary, fee-based inspection system that operates upon request.
To ensure a seamless transition, the Livestock Protection Act takes effect on January 1, 2027. This modernization effort strengthens and protects Nebraska’s rich branding and inspection tradition.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63334
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
LB1258 has caused quite the commotion. Senator Storer has taken a strong position against this bill. Senator Hansen has maintained that this bill reduces government overreach and gives statewide coverage for those who want it.
As we read through the bill, there are several key parts that we took notice of that conflict with what we have seen circulating online.
1. The branding committee is eliminated as is, but restored in a smaller (supposedly more efficient) capacity through the AG department
2. Branding remains the main method to prevent the theft of livestock
3. It does make participation voluntary, some ranchers or feedlots may choose not to brand or have inspections done
4. Our BIGGEST recommendation to this bill is the suggestion that IF there is a brand present on livestock, that the registration SHALL be checked to ensure whoever is in possession of the Livestock be confirmed as the rightful owner – the rest of the bill works seamlessly from there. Those who want the insurance pay for it. If someone is caught with a branded animal that doesnt belong to them, penalties should be doled out.
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
Education
Room 1525 – 1:30 PM
OPPOSE: LB960
Introducer: McKinney
Description: Provide a requirement to include nonvoting student members on school boards
Statement of Intent: *LB960 Intent is to promote civic engagement, leadership development, and student voice by establishing student board member positions on public school boards in Nebraska.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63314
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
This is a silly bill. Any board of Education may already include student voices on their board if they so wish and students may participate in public comment just the same as anyone else. Many school boards already have student representation (i.e Beatrice).
We dont need a law to force school boards to bring in student representation – leave it to local control.
We’d also be remiss if we didnt point out that McKinney is likely pushing this legislation on behalf of Civic Nebraska who would work extra hard to push for their liberally indoctrinated student members to be on these boards.
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: LB966
Introducer: Cavanaugh, M.
Description: Adopt the Hunger-Free Schools Act
Statement of Intent: *The Hunger Free Schools Act will create a state reimbursement to schools for the cost of meals over the federal reimbursement rate for students that qualify for reduced cost meals, thereby making the meal free for the student.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63160
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
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Our position on the legislation is not to say we support M. Cavanaugh. We would actually push further than her bill and suggest that so long as kids are required by statute to attend public school that ALL kids should be fed by the school and that of all the wasteful spending that occurs in Nebraska school districts, that feeding kids breakfast/lunch should be one area that everyone accepts their tax dollars be utilized.
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
OPPOSE: LB1034
Introducer: Dungan
Description: Prohibit school staff from allowing federal immigration enforcement officers to access schools without a judicial warrant
Statement of Intent: *LB1034 ensures that no school employee, contractor, or agent facilitates immigration enforcement activities on school grounds absent a valid judicial warrant.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63723
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
Another silly bill fueled by the liberal agenda to demonize law enforcement, and specifically immigration laws, in Nebraska. School employees are mandatory reporters – if they are aware of a law being broken they have an obligation to make the proper authorites aware of it. Why is Dungan trying to make criminals out of school employees for following the law?
Furthermore, this feeds into the narrative that ICE is conducting their job through nefarious and underhanded means, which has been proven false time and time again. If ICE is present, we can expect they have valid reasons and proper procedure has been followed.
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
OPPOSE: LB1207
Introducer: Juarez
Description: Require school districts to provide mental health leave for school employees
Statement of Intent: *LB1207 requires school districts to give each full-time employee five mental health leave each fiscal year without documentation from a medical or mental health provider.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63028
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
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There are only 180 instructional days for an entire school year. So they should be allowed to miss 10% of their scheduled work days? Most people would get fired if they tried to call in sick 10% of the time. So it’s basically one day off every 2 weeks. Nobody is sick that much.
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
Urban Affairs
Room 1200 – 1:30 PM
OPPOSE: LR312CA
Introducer: Clouse
Description: Constitutional amendment to authorize cities and villages to incur indebtedness for residential development projects and pledge taxes for such indebtedness and to change provisions relating to redevelopment projects
Statement of Intent: *The intent of LR312CA is to allow municipalities to have more flexibility with tax increment financing (TIF) by allowing local decisions on development needs without arbitrary barriers by removing the outdated blight standard and mirroring many of our neighboring states. Additionally, it allows more time for repayment for new residential TIF to allow for ongoing opportunities to creatively address the housing crisis in Nebraska.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63262
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
TIF has been a vastly detrimental to many of the largest cities in Nebraska. As cities utilize TIF, the taxation becomes more burdensome on the residents of that area. It should also be noted that TIF has become widely abused and coincidentally those who receive TIF funding also tend to be donors to the very elected officials voting in favor of it.
Debt is always bad and should not be made easier for our government to allow.
ALSO Email the Urban Affairs Committee:
Sen. Terrell McKinney, Chairperson – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Stan Clouse, Vice Chairperson – SClouse@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Quick – dquick@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Victor Rountree – VRountree@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tony Sorrentino – TSorrentino@leg.ne.gov
Wednesday February 18, 2026
Executive Board
Room 1524 – 12:00 PM
SUPPORT: LR297CA
Introducer: Cavanaugh, M.
Description: Constitutional amendment to change provisions related to amending, repealing, modifying, or impairing a law enacted by initiative petition
Statement of Intent: *To restrict legislative amendment of an initiative that has been voted on and passed by the people of Nebraska. LR 297CA would require a legislative amendment to a ballot initiative be approved by a vote of the people before it would go into effect. The original initiative would be law and implemented as the people originally passed it until the voters approve the amendment.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63071
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
While many people will support this for the more recent occurrence with the Medical Marijuana initiative, we look even further back at initiatives like the Voter ID initiative that was passed and then vastly changed from the original Intent. It would make sense that if the legislature believes their interpretation to be a better approach of an initiative that it go back to We the People to confirm or deny.
ALSO Email the Executive Board:
Sen. Ben Hansen, Chairperson – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa lbach, Vice Chairperson – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Arch – jarch@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Beau Ballard – bballard@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Eliot Bostar – Ebostar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Robert Clements (Ex Officio) – rclements@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Myron Dorn – mdorn@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Fredrickson – Jfredrickson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Mike Jacobson – mjacobson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov
OPPOSE: LR311CA
Introducer: Cavanaugh, J.
Description: Constitutional amendment to create a Commission on Redistricting and provide requirements for drawing district boundaries
Statement of Intent: *LR311CA proposes a constitutional amendment to be placed on the November 2026 ballot creating an independent redistricting commission.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=64032
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
This proposal is unnecessary. The argument will be made that this process would ensure some level of bipartisanship or even nonpartisanship – but the reality is, there’s no such thing. Our elected representatives were elected to do their jobs, which includes redistricting, and they should not be passing the buck to a board that is comprised of unelected representatives.
ALSO Email the Executive Board:
Sen. Ben Hansen, Chairperson – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa lbach, Vice Chairperson – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Arch – jarch@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Beau Ballard – bballard@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Eliot Bostar – Ebostar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Robert Clements (Ex Officio) – rclements@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Myron Dorn – mdorn@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Fredrickson – Jfredrickson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Mike Jacobson – mjacobson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Room 1507 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB969
Introducer: Hallstrom
Description: Establish a database of financial information from counties and municipalities
Statement of Intent: *LB 969 is designed to enhance transparency and public accountability in the financial operations of Nebraska’s political subdivisions by requiring the Auditor of Public Accounts to create, maintain, and publicly host a comprehensive online database containing detailed financial information for all counties and municipalities statewide. The database will compile key data—including revenue sources, expenditures, and full balance sheets detailing assets and liabilities—drawn from the most recent audit reports already filed with the Auditor. It will be made accessible for public inspection on the Auditor’s website, with an implementation date no later than January 1, 2027.
Counties, along with cities of the metropolitan class (such as Omaha), primary class (such as Lincoln), first class, second class, and villages, will be required to submit the necessary information to the Auditor annually for ongoing updates, with the database refreshed within thirty days of receipt. These entities must also provide historical financial data back to calendar year 2016 where available, to be incorporated as soon as practicable. The legislation explicitly protects confidential information or records exempt from disclosure under state or federal law, ensuring compliance with existing public records statutes while promoting greater visibility into local government finances for taxpayers, researchers, and oversight entities.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63107
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
Yes! Yes! Yes! For years Nebraskans have had a desire for publicly available rolling audit of our state and local government bodies. This doesnt, yet, include the state government and agencies, but every little bit is a step in the right direction!
DOGE Nebraska!
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: LB1147
Introducer: Conrad
Description: Require the Auditor of Public Accounts to investigate impoundment of funds by the Governor and submit a quarterly report
Statement of Intent: *LB 1147 requires the Auditor of Public Accounts to investigate any impoundment of state funds in which the Governor withholds or delays funds appropriated by the Legislature. The bill directs the Auditor to submit a quarterly report to the Clerk of the Legislature that includes: a list of impounded funds; the date the funds were impounded; the length of time the funds were impounded; the reason or explanation for the impoundment; and the estimated fiscal, economic, or budgetary impact of the impoundment. The report may also include any other information the Auditor deems pertinent.
A complaint alleging the impoundment of funds may be filed with the Auditor by any member of the Legislature, a state agency, or an eligible recipient of public funds approved by the Legislature.
LB 1147 contains an emergency clause and would take effect immediately upon passage and approved.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63011
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
This proposal seems to be a redundancy of the current responsibilities of the Public Auditor. This position is already responsible for ensuring the public funds are used appropriately and within the confines of state statute. What this would do is make it easier for democrat senators to harass the republican governor anytime he makes a budgetary decision they disagree with – it wreaks of the potential for abuse.
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: LB776
Introducer: Cavanaugh, M.
Description: Provide a duty for each state agency to examine fees charged
Statement of Intent: *To enable each department to analyze each fee charged to the public for a service or product to assure that it covers the costs it is intended to cover without charging in excess of intended costs and purposes.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62843
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
This seems like a reasonable and very straightforward proposal. There’s no doubt that many Nebraskans believe the fees in this state in various state agencies and boards to be more than necessary – let them prove otherwise!
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
Judiciary
Room 1525 – 1:30 PM
OPPOSE: LB935
Introducer: Bosn
Description: Provide for the award of costs and attorney’s fees in certain actions involving political subdivisions
Statement of Intent: *LB 935 would deter frivolous or harassing litigation against a Nebraska political subdivision. Under LB 935, a political subdivision may request attorney’s fees and court costs any time it must defend against a claim that is frivolous or intended primarily to harass the political subdivision or its public officials.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62933
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
This seems like a slippery slope. While we dont deny there are people who file frivolous lawsuits against political subdivisions and public officials – there are many instances where they are not. Yet, even in those cases if an attorney or public official is well enough connected they would make that claim and stick the Nebraskan with the bill.
It’s also worth mentioning that just last session a somewhat inverted bill of this nature, introduced by fmr. Senator Dan McKeon, in which if a Nebraskan was targeted by the government they could receive attorney’s fees or compensation was strongly opposed by the Introducer of this bill.
If we’re going to advocate for compensation for the government, then that should be equally applied to Nebraskans.
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: LB1242
Introducer: Murman
Description: Provide for the establishment and enforcement of child support for an unborn child
Statement of Intent: *LB 1242 allows courts, in consultation with the mother, to grant child support payments during pregnancy.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63658
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
Absolutely! Especially in the case of women who wish to keep their babies and the birth father does not, maybe even suggesting she should abort her child, the mother should have the ability to ensure that the father is financially responsible throughout the entire duration before and after birth.
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: LB908
Introducer: Storm
Description: Require courts to consider certain research in determining the best interests of the child under the Parenting Act
Statement of Intent: *Requires a judge to take in to account credible research showing increased intellectual and social growth in children who have equal access to both parents when developing parenting plan in divorce proceedings.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63024
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
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
Executive Board
Room 1524 – 12:00 PM
SUPPORT: LB1066
Introducer: Fredrickson
Description: Require members of the Legislature to complete a civics assessment
Statement of Intent: *LB 1066 requires members of the Legislature to complete a civics assessment comprised of 20 questions randomly selected from the United States Naturalization Test within 90 days of taking the oath of office. The Clerk of the Legislature shall publish each member’s score on the Legislature’s website and in their official biography. Nothing in this bill adds or changes the qualifications for office established in the Constitution of Nebraska.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63039
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Thursday February 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
We would add to this a parliamentary procedure class for legislators and go ahead and make the civics test for voters too!
ALSO Email the Executive Board:
Sen. Ben Hansen, Chairperson – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa lbach, Vice Chairperson – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Arch – jarch@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Beau Ballard – bballard@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Eliot Bostar – Ebostar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Robert Clements (Ex Officio) – rclements@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Myron Dorn – mdorn@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Fredrickson – Jfredrickson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Mike Jacobson – mjacobson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov
Natural Resources
Room 1023 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB1232
Introducer: Strommen
Description: Provide for mountain lion hunting permits
Statement of Intent: *Legislative Bill 1232 proposes to amend Nebraska’s current Game Law as it relates to the issuance of limited permits for deer, antelope, wild turkey and elk, by adding mountain lion.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63681
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
More Information:
Mountain lions at times create an imminent threat to Nebraskans, their livestock, pets, and even small children. Currently, however, unless you/your dependent/etc are under direct and immediate attack by a mountain lion you CANNOT protect yourself from the predatory animal. If you do attempt to protect yourself, even rightfully so, you will have to undergo a very thorough and costly investigation to prove you had no other choice in the situation.
By adding permits in the case of mountain lions, Nebraska would be taking a step in the right direction, especially in rural communities, to ensure protection rights as outlined in the Nebraska Constitution article 1 section 1.
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 y
Thursday February 19, 2026
Health and Human Services
Room 1510 – 1:30 PM
OPPOSE: LB843
Introducer: Rountree
Description: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waiver for refugees and immigrants
Statement of Intent: *LB843 would ensure immigrant Nebraskans recently excluded from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through H.R.1 have access to food through SNAP. The bill instructs DHHS to request a federal SNAP waiver to return immigrant eligibility in Nebraska SNAP to pre-H.R.1 rules.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63182
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Thursday February 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
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This bill proposal was majorly opposed by our members and followers when first introduced. NAGO will simply reiterate that social/welfare programs should be reserved for citizens of this country. We already welcome, with open arms, our country to those who are seeking a better life – these refugees and immigrants should work for the American Dream just the same as the rest of the US citizenry and when/if they become citizens they can the reap the many benefits of our societies social programs.
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: LB978
Introducer: Storer
Description: Provide for civil actions for conduct relating to obscene material, child sexual abuse material, and child sexual exploitation devices
Statement of Intent: *LB978 would create a civil cause of action allowing individuals depicted in or exposed to obscene material, child sexual abuse material, or content promoting child sexual exploitation to seek damages against entities that intentionally distribute such content on publicly available Internet websites. The bill would authorize the Attorney General to bring civil actions to restrain violations and would provide that Internet utilities are not liable solely for providing access or connection services. Additionally, LB978 would prohibit the sale or distribution of child sexual exploitation devices or images and establish civil penalties of up to ten thousand dollars per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General or county attorneys.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62973
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Thursday February 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
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This bill is a no brainer. Any exploitation or abuse of children should come with heft fines and heftier criminal penalties.
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
OPPOSE: LB993
Introducer: McKinney
Description: Provide a cause of action for deprivation of constitutional rights by a law enforcement officer, eliminate the defense of qualified immunity as prescribed, and change provisions of the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and State Tort Claims Act
Statement of Intent: *LB993 eliminates qualified immunity as a defense under state law, establishes a state-level civil cause of action modeled on 42 U.S.C § 1983 and ensures meaningful remedies for constitutional violations by law enforcement officer’s. To balance accountability and public service, the bill requires indemnification by public employers except where the officers’ conduct is malicious or willful.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62950
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Thursday February 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
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Yet another bill from McKinney that aims to demonize our law enforcement. At a time when recruitment is already at an all time low – this proposal would create further hurdles. Law enforcement deserves our support – so long as you are a law abiding individual, there should be no concern for the existence/presence of LEOs.
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
Friday February 20, 2026
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Room 1507 – 1:30 PM
OPPOSE: LB1149
Introducer: Hunt
Description: Require disclosure of proposed state agency contracts with private entities that have contracts with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Statement of Intent: *LB 1149 is intended to provide clarity for taxpayers about any public dollars that are to be paid by state agencies to private entities who contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Any state agency seeking to enter a contract with a private entity would be required to disclose any contracts entered into by the entity with ICE, and this contract information would be public record accessible via The Department of Administrative Services (DAS).*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=64027
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Friday February 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
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By making this information public they would be setting these people up for retaliation and doxxing of private entities/persons over partisan political issues. This is dangerous and bad legislation.
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
Revenue
Room 1524 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB932
Introducer: Cavanaugh, J.
Description: Provide an income tax adjustment for tip income and income received from overtime compensation
Statement of Intent: *LB932 matches the federal tax deductions recently enacted for qualified tip income and overtime compensation with equivalent adjustments to federal adjusted gross income for state income tax purposes.*
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63391
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Friday February 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM! *
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This proposal brings Nebraska into alignment with the EO from President Trump on no tax on tips or overtime. In order for Nebraska to implement these changes a statutory change may be required. It certainly doesnt hurt to put it on the books.
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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