Agenda for April 8th, 2026

109th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session - Day 57

Back to Day Overview Print-Friendly Agenda Download Agenda as a csv file
Back to Day Overview Print-friendly copy of the agenda Download Agenda as a csv file

NEBRASKA UNICAMERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Fifty-Seventh Day

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

9:00 a.m.

One Hundred Ninth Legislature

Second Session

  • Prayer by the Chaplain
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Call to Order - Roll Call
  • Corrections for the Journal
  • Messages, Reports, Announcements
SELECT FILE: 2026 SENATOR PRIORITY BILLS
Document Introducer Description
LB878 Guereca Require paid parental leave for state employees
LB958 Cavanaugh, M. Provide for implementation of a home and community-based services waiver, retroactive coverage of certain benefits, and reimbursement of doula services and change reporting requirements under the Medical Assistance Act, change provisions relating to the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program, and provide limits for crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program
LB958A Cavanaugh, M. Appropriation Bill
LB762 Dungan Require insurance coverage of pediatric autoimmune disorders
LB1187 DeKay Change provisions of the Livestock Brand Act
LB966 Cavanaugh, M. Adopt the Hunger-Free Schools Act and provide for an appropriation
LB929 Fredrickson Provide for managed care organizations to pay the deductible, cost sharing, or similar charges on behalf of medicaid enrollees
LB962 McKinney Adopt the Youth Reentry and Transitional Support Act
SELECT FILE: 2026 COMMITTEE PRIORITY BILL
Document Introducer Description
LB1209 Clements Provide and change appropriations for purposes of carrying out legislation and change provisions relating to appropriations and a transfer of funds
SELECT FILE: APPROPRIATION BILL(S)
Document Introducer Description
LB937A Murman Appropriation Bill
LB962A McKinney Appropriation Bill
SELECT FILE: 2026 COMMITTEE PRIORITY BILL
Document Introducer Description
LB1050 Murman, at the request of the Governor Provide requirements for dyslexia screening and limit advancement to grade four under the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act
LB1050A Murman Appropriation Bill
SELECT FILE: 2026 COMMITTEE PRIORITY BILL
Document Introducer Description
LB965 Bostar Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant and sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem, or child welfare service provider; change provisions relating to protection orders, certain offenses, attorney's fees, and victim notification requirements; and provide requirements for immunity for probation employees, Brady-Giglio disclosures, confidentiality for certain officers, registration under the Sex Offender Registration Act, county conflict counsel, and determinations of the best interest of the child
FINAL READING: Motions to return to Select File for a specific amendment
Document Introducer Description
LB1022 Murman Eliminate the human relations training requirement for obtaining a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate
FINAL READING: CONSENT CALENDAR (Bills Preceded with an * Will Require a Vote To Suspend At Large Reading, Pursuant to Rule 6, Section 8)

The following rules apply to Consent Calendar:

  • If any five members of the Legislature object to the bill being considered on Consent Calendar, please advise the Clerk in writing. Such requests must be filed with the Clerk prior to the reading of the bill, at this stage of consideration, on the bill to be removed.
  • Upon either the completion of debate or the expiration of 15 minutes, whichever comes first, a vote shall be taken to advance the bill and on any pending motions or amendments pursuant to Rule 5, Section 6(d).
  • Any amendment adopted, other than the standing committee amendment, which adds new subject matter to the bill will result in the bill not being scheduled at the next stage of debate.
Document Introducer Description
LB753 Rountree Provide for recognition and enforcement of military protective orders under the Protection Orders Act
*LB784 Hallstrom Change residency requirements for sheriffs in certain counties, requirements for uniforms for sheriffs and deputies, and continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers
LB788 Bosn Change the administrator of the Financial Fraud Victims' Reimbursement Fund from the Attorney General to the Nebraska State Patrol
LB913 Guereca Require the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator
*LB977 Storer Provide requirements under the Nebraska Rules of the Road for motorists and electric personal assistive mobility device operators encountering certain animals being led, herded, or driven on or along highways
LB1055 DeBoer Provide training requirements for an adult protective services official under the Adult Protective Services Act
LB1195 Storer Change requirements relating to female inmates of county jails and require county and city jails to comply with standards regarding cross-gender supervision and searches of inmates
FINAL READING (Bills Preceded with an * Will Require a Vote To Suspend At Large Reading, Pursuant to Rule 6, Section 8)
Document Introducer Description
LB429 Murman Provide requirements and restrictions for school boards relating to professional employees’ organizations
LB721 Quick Change provisions relating to eligibility for grants under the Intergenerational Care Facility Incentive Grant Program
LB722 Quick Provide for use of the Behavioral Health Services Fund for individuals with substance use disorder
LB727 Kauth Authorize law enforcement agencies to obtain, maintain, and possess epinephrine autoinjectors and nasal epinephrine for use by a law enforcement officer and require training
*LB743 Juarez Change provisions relating to optional benefit forms under the Police Officers Retirement Act
LB745 Juarez Change provisions relating to the requirements for a diploma of high school equivalency
*LB748 Sorrentino Change provisions relating to the Nebraska educational savings plan trust and allow for the use of trust funds for recognized postsecondary credential programs
LB749 Sorrentino Change provisions relating to the calculation of tax levies for state aid to municipalities
*LB758 von Gillern Change provisions relating to nontestamentary transfers on death, and evidence of ownership to obtain a certificate of title and provide a method for a beneficiary charitable organization to receive property or information
*LB768 Dover Provide powers for the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority and change provisions relating to the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act, the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act, and the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Act
LB778 Dungan Change grant eligibility provisions under the Civic and Community Center Financing Act
*LB787 Sanders Change provisions relating to the Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs and eliminate provisions relating to veterans homes
*LB797 Urban Affairs Committee Increase minimum bidding amount requirements for certain cities and villages
*LB798 Urban Affairs Committee Change provisions relating to the composition of the planning commission of a city of the second class or village and allow a city of the second class to elect council members by ward
*LB822 Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee Rename the Police Officers Retirement Act as the Cities of the First Class Police Officers Retirement Act and change provisions of such act
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS
Document Introducer Description
LR293 Kauth Urge the United States Congress to swiftly enact legislation to provide for veterans' access to treatments for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder
LR296 Hallstrom Urge the President of the United States and members of Congress to make permanent changes to the Child and Adult Food Programs
LR422 Rountree Urge Congress and the President of the United States to enact legislation to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION(s) Eligible For Adoption Pursuant to Rule 4, Section 5(b)
Document Introducer Description
LR495 Juarez Congratulate Nancy Kratky on twenty-five years of service to the Omaha Public School Board and for her service as a teacher for more than thirty-three years
LR496 Hughes Congratulate the YMCA for one hundred and seventy-five years of service to the nation and one hundred sixty years of service to Nebraska communities
LR497 DeKay Congratulate the 2025-26 Nebraska FFA Association State Officers for their leadership, dedication, and service to the State of Nebraska
LR498 McKinney Congratulate the Omaha North High Magnet School girls basketball team on earning the 2026 Class A Basketball State Championship runner-up title
LR499 Bostar Recognize the month of May 2026 as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
LR500 Clouse Recognize and commend Hot Meals for its rapid and sustained volunteer disaster response during the 2026 Nebraska wildfire emergency
LR501 Clouse Congratulate and honor Dr. Neal H. Schnoor on his investiture as the tenth Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney and commend his lifelong dedication to the students, faculty, and communities of Nebraska
LR502 Murman Congratulate the City of Clay Center for earning Nebraska Rural Water Association's 2026 Best Tasting Drinking Water award
LR503 Murman Recognize Coach Russ Ninemire's fifty years of dedication to Nebraska students and support for girls' athletics
LR504 Murman Recognize and honor Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager and their families for their contributions to Nebraska basketball and the continuation of a proud District 38 legacy
  • Messages on the President's Desk
  • Adjourn until Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.