As we follow the Nebraska Legislature, we will be keeping our eyes on some bills that are of particular interest to us. We will update this page once per week to see where bills are in the process and help you stay informed about legislation that affects our lives.

Bills Waiting in Committee

LB 3, introduced by Senator Lippincott, would make Nebraska a “winner takes all” state and eliminate the “blue dot.” Position: OPPOSED.

LB 68, introduced by Senator Raybould, would require Medicaid to cover birth control prescription costs. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LB 70, introduced by Senator DeBoer, would allow for second parent adoption. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LB 78, introduced by Senator Bostar, would provide housing assistance to survivors of domestic violence. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LB 89, introduced by Senator Kauth, is a discriminatory anti-trans bill that would restrict transgender Nebraskans’ access to sports leagues, bathrooms, and locker rooms. Position: OPPOSED.

LB 92, introduced by Senator McKinney, would adopt the Residential Tenant Clean Slate Act. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LB 99, introduced by Senator Spivey, would limit the use of solitary confinement. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LB 122, introduced by Senator Meyer, would require all public schools to display the words “In God We Trust” in classrooms. Position: OPPOSED.

LB 223, introduced by Senator Guereca, would prohibit source of income discrimination. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LB 224, introduced by Senator Guereca, would provide paid maternity leave to all state employees. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LB 258, introduced by Senator Raybould, would create a “sub minimum wage” to allow employers to pay workers under the age of 19 below minimum wage. Position: OPPOSED.

LB 368, introduced by Senator Hunt, would adopt the Youth Bill of Rights. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LB 383, introduced by Senator Storer, would require Nebraskans to upload a photo ID to access social media websites. Position: OPPOSED.

LB 509, introduced by Senator Sorrentino, would funnel public funds into private schools through the use of school vouchers. Position: OPPOSED.

LB 512, introduced by Senator Holdcroft, would create additional barriers to access for abortion care. Position: OPPOSED.

LB 549, introduced by Senator Lippincott, would allow unlicensed pastors or “chaplains” to serve as school guidance counselors in public schools. Position: OPPOSED.

LB 691, introduced by Senator Murman, would require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. Position: OPPOSED.

LR 5CA, introduced by Senator M. Cavanaugh, would eliminate the now defunct ban on same sex marriage in our state constitution. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LR 6CA, introduced by Senator M. Cavanaugh, would enshrine the right to same sex and interracial marriage into our state constitution. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LR 15CA, introduced by Senator McKinney, would eliminate the death penalty. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

Bills With Upcoming Hearings

LB 14, introduced by Senator M. Cavanaugh, would adopt the Hunger Free Schools Act and provide free school lunch in all public schools. Position: SUPPORTIVE. Hearing date: February 25th at 1:30 PM.

LB 15, introduced by Senator Dungan, would fund ASL interpretations for the Nebraska Supreme Court. Position: SUPPORTIVE. Hearing date: March 19th at 1:30 PM.

LB 53, introduced by Senator M. Cavanaugh, would provide civil and criminal immunity for pregnancy outcomes. Position: SUPPORTIVE. Hearing date: March 6th at 1:30 PM.

LB 96, introduced by Senator Dungan, would enroll Nebraskans leaving correctional facilities into Medicaid. Position: SUPPORTIVE. Hearing date: March 13th at 1:30 PM.

LB 189, introduced by Senator M. Cavanaugh, would adopt the Paid Family Medical Leave Act. Position: SUPPORTIVE. Hearing date: March 17th at 1:30 PM.

LB 319, introduced by Senator Rountree, would eliminate the lifetime ban on SNAP for individuals with drug-related convictions. Position: SUPPORTIVE. Hearing date: March 5th at 1:30 PM.

LB 367, introduced by Senator Hunt, would ban anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy. Position: SUPPORTIVE. Hearing date: March 19th at 1:30 PM.

LB 443, introduced by Senator Von Gillern, would criminalize homelessness. Position: OPPOSED. Hearing date: March 5th at 1:30 PM.

LB 532, introduced by Senator Kauth, would require employers to independently verify the immigration status of all of their workers through a digital software system. Position: OPPOSED. Hearing date: March 3rd at 1:30 PM.

LB 541, introduced by Senator Holdcroft, would eliminate online voter registration and heavily restrict vote-by-mail options. Position: OPPOSED. Hearing date: March 5th at 1:30 PM.

LB 556, introduced by Senator Riepe, would allow children as young as 12 to be placed in hardware locked juvenile detention facilities. Position: OPPOSED. Hearing date: March 13th at 1:30 PM.

LB 669, introduced by Senator Storer, would create additional barriers to accessing abortion care. Position: OPPOSED. Hearing date: March 6th at 1:30 PM.

Bills Awaiting Hearings

LB 218, introduced by Senator Fredrickson, would allow for automatic voter registration. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LB 487, introduced by Senator McKinney, would allow for a study to address the effects of redlining. Position: SUPPORTIVE.

LB 552, introduced by Senator Lippincott, would ban DEI offices in Nebraska universities. Position: OPPOSED.