2022 Priority Bill Listing

Nebraska Unicameral Legislature

Senator Priority Bills (48 bills)

PriorityDocumentIntroducerStatusDescription
Senator SpeakerLR283CABostarPresented to Secretary of StateConstitutional amendment to authorize any city, county, or other political subdivision that operates an airport to expend revenue for developing regularly scheduled commercial passenger air service at the airport
Senator AguilarLB919LindstromIndefinitely postponedRedefine terms under the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act
Senator AlbrechtLB1213AlbrechtIndefinitely postponedProvide requirements regarding access to digital and online resources provided by school districts, schools, and the Nebraska Library Commission for students
Senator BloodLR263CABloodIndefinitely postponedConstitutional amendment to require the Legislature to reimburse political subdivisions as prescribed
Senator BostarLB964BostarPassedChange provisions regarding reimbursement of expenses for the Nebraska State Patrol and collective bargaining for certain employees of the University of Nebraska
Senator BostelmanLB1099BostelmanPassedCreate the Nebraska Hydrogen Hub Industry Work Group
Senator BrandtLB543BrandtIndefinitely postponedAdopt the Agricultural Equipment Right-To-Repair Act
Senator BrewerLB773BrewerIndefinitely postponedProvide for carrying of concealed handguns without a permit and prohibit regulation of such carrying by cities, villages, and counties
Senator BrieseLB986BrieseIndefinitely postponedAdopt the School District Property Tax Limitation Act
Senator Cavanaugh, J.LB921LathropPassedProvide for reimbursement for lodging of certain defendants, require medicaid enrollment assistance for inmates, change priority for admission to state hospitals for the mentally ill and require minimum numbers of beds at the Lincoln Regional Center, and create the Legislative Mental Health Care Capacity Strategic Planning Committee
Senator Cavanaugh, M.LB376Cavanaugh, M.PassedRequire application for and implementation of federal approval for services and supports for children with developmental disabilities and their families and require evaluations and reports
Senator ClementsLB310ClementsPassedChange inheritance tax rates, inheritance tax exemption amounts, and individuals who are considered relatives of a decedent
Senator DayLB853DayIndefinitely postponedProvide and change provisions related to homestead exemptions
Senator DeBoerLB1241LathropPassedChange provisions relating to law enforcement officer training and certification and adopt the Law Enforcement Attraction and Retention Act
Senator DornLB1261MurmanPassedAdopt the Nebraska Higher Blend Tax Credit Act and change provisions of the ImagiNE Nebraska Act, the Nebraska Advantage Rural Development Act, and the Urban Redevelopment Act
Senator ErdmanLR264CAErdmanIndefinitely postponedConstitutional amendment to prohibit the imposition of taxes other than retail consumption taxes and excise taxes
Senator FloodLB927PahlsPassedChange provisions relating to the Civic and Community Center Financing Act, the Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act, the Property Tax Request Act, and the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act
Senator FriesenLB873FriesenPassedChange provisions relating to corporate and individual income taxes, taxation of social security benefits, and property tax credits
Senator GeistLB1010GeistIndefinitely postponedRequire information to be included in the Nebraska Criminal Justice Information System and accessible to law enforcement
Senator GragertLB925GragertPassedAdopt the Resilient Soils and Water Quality Act and state intent regarding appropriations
Senator HalloranLR14HalloranPresented to Secretary of StateResolution to Congress for convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution
Senator Hansen, B. LB906Hansen, B.PassedRequire employers to provide for vaccine exemptions and provide duties for the Department of Health and Human Services
Senator Hansen, M.LB1073WayneFailed on Final ReadingRequire the Governor to apply for emergency rental assistance under the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Senator HilgersLB933AlbrechtIndefinitely postponedAdopt the Nebraska Human Life Protection Act
Senator HilkemannLB981HilkemannIndefinitely postponedRevive the Trail Development Assistance Act and state intent to transfer funds
Senator HughesLB1015Speaker HilgersPassedAdopt the Perkins County Canal Project Act
Senator HuntLB121HuntIndefinitely postponedChange provisions relating to eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits
Senator KoltermanLB767KoltermanPassedAdopt the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation Act
Senator LathropLB353LathropIndefinitely postponedAppropriate funds to the Department of Correctional Services for a community corrections facility
Senator LindstromLB825LindstromIndefinitely postponedChange provisions relating to the taxation of benefits received under the federal Social Security Act
Senator LinehanLB364LinehanIndefinitely postponedAdopt the Opportunity Scholarships Act and provide tax credits
Senator LoweLB1086GeistIndefinitely postponedAdopt the Chemical Abortion Safety Protocol Act
Senator McCollisterLB709McCollisterIndefinitely postponedChange requirements relating to preliminary applications under the Occupational Board Reform Act
Senator McDonnellLB1023HilgersPassedAdopt the Jobs and Economic Development Initiative Act and the Water Recreation Enhancement Act and change provisions relating to the Statewide Tourism And Recreational Water Access and Resource Sustainability Special Committee of the Legislature
Senator McKinneyLB450McKinneyPassedAdopt the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act and the Small Business Assistance Act
Senator MorfeldLB519MorfeldPassedProvide immunity from arrest and prosecution for certain drug and alcohol offenses for witnesses and victims of sexual assaults
Senator MoserLB984MoserPassedChange sales and use tax collection fees, provide a sales and use tax exemption for net wrap and feminine hygiene products, and require detention facilities to provide feminine hygiene products to female prisoners free of charge
Senator MurmanLB723BrieseIndefinitely postponedChange provisions relating to the calculation of tax credits under the Nebraska Property Tax Incentive Act
Senator PahlsLB833PahlsIndefinitely postponedChange the statute of limitations on certain civil actions for sexual assault of a child
Senator Pansing BrooksLB717MorfeldPassedChange the amount of compensation under the In the Line of Duty Compensation Act
Senator SandersLB1158SandersIndefinitely postponedChange provisions relating to parental involvement in and access to learning materials in schools and provide for withholding of funding from school districts
Senator SlamaLB977SlamaPassedProvide for grants from the Site and Building Development Fund for expanding electrical system capacities and a transfer to the fund from the Cash Reserve Fund
Senator StinnerLB1068StinnerPassedChange provisions of the Behavioral Health Workforce Act and require an assessment by the University of Nebraska regarding environmental and human health effects of ethanol production
Senator VargasLB741DeBoerPassedAdopt the Domestic Abuse Death Review Act, change provisions of and provide for review of stillbirths under the Child and Maternal Death Review Act, change provisions regarding adoption, and provide for cytomegalovirus public education and prevention
Senator WalzLB852DayPassedRequire behavioral health points of contact for school districts, provide for mental health first aid training, and change education innovation grants
Senator WayneLB917WaynePassedProvide an income tax credit for certain wages paid to individuals convicted of a felony
Senator WilliamsLB1069WilliamsPassedChange provisions of the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Act and the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act
Senator WishartLB598WishartPassedAdopt the Small Business Stabilization Grant Program Act and change provisions of the Business Innovation Act

Committee Priority Bills (33 bills)

PriorityDocumentIntroducerStatusDescription
Agriculture CommitteeLB848HalloranPassedChange provisions of the Animal Health and Disease Control Act relating to catastrophic livestock mortality
Agriculture CommitteeLB805HughesPassedChange provisions of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act, the Nebraska Wheat Resources Act, and the Noxious Weed Control Act
Appropriations CommitteeLB1014Speaker HilgersPassedAppropriate Federal Funds allocated to the State of Nebraska pursuant to the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Appropriations CommitteeLB340StinnerIndefinitely postponedCreate the medicaid nursing facilities program
Banking, Commerce and Insurance CommitteeLB863WilliamsPassedAdopt the Travel Insurance Act and the Primary Care Investment Act and change provisions relating to premium rebates, insurance coverage, the Insurance Holding Company System Act, and the Insurers Investment Act
Banking, Commerce and Insurance CommitteeLB707WilliamsPassedAdopt the LIBOR Transition Act and certain updates to federal law, recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day as a bank holiday, and change provisions relating to accountants, banks, financial institutions, bank subsidiaries, digital-asset depositories, residential mortgage loans, real estate appraisers, auctioneers, public funds, trusts, and the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority
Business and Labor CommitteeLB512BrewerIndefinitely postponedAdopt the Critical Infrastructure Utility Worker Protection Act
Business and Labor CommitteeLB780GragertPassedChange provisions relating to child labor and employment certificates and approval requirements for short-time compensation plans and provide for applicability of the Employment Security Law and the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act to transit authorities
Education CommitteeLB890WalzIndefinitely postponedChange the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
Education CommitteeLB1218Education CommitteePassedAdopt the Teach in Nebraska Today Act, provide for income tax adjustments, and change provisions relating to certification of school employees and student loan forgiveness
Executive BoardLB686HughesPassedChange composition of the Executive Board of the Legislative Council
Executive BoardLB897LathropIndefinitely postponedProvide, change, eliminate, and transfer provisions regarding the offices of Inspector General of Child Welfare and Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System
General Affairs CommitteeLB876BriesePassedChange provisions relating to the State Racing and Gaming Commission, wagering on and conduct of horseraces, the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act, taxation of gaming activities, and public records
General Affairs CommitteeLB1236LowePassedChange provisions relating to craft breweries, microdistilleries, and special designated licenses under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs CommitteeLR268CABrieseIndefinitely postponedConstitutional amendment to provide for recall of the Governor or a member of the Legislature
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs CommitteeLB843BrewerPassedChange provisions relating to elections
Health and Human Services CommitteeLB1173Health and Human Services CommitteePassedCreate a work group and strategic leadership group for child welfare system reform, provide duties for the Department of Health and Human Services, require reports of child abuse or neglect, and change and eliminate provisions regarding lead agencies and a pilot project for child welfare system reform
Health and Human Services CommitteeLB752ArchPassedAdopt the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Support Act, the Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact, and the Occupational Therapy Practice Interstate Compact, require notifications regarding stem cell therapy, and redefine respiratory care under the Respiratory Care Practice Act
Judiciary CommitteeLB922LathropPassedChange provisions relating to judges, jury commissioners, child support, and the Risk Management Program, prohibit criminal trespass by electronic device and criminal impersonation by stolen valor, and exempt the Judicial Resources Commission from the Open Meetings Act
Judiciary CommitteeLB920LathropIndefinitely postponedChange criminal justice provisions including offenses, sentencing, set asides, restitution, pretrial diversion, and parole; provide for benefits under the Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act; create criminal justice pilot programs; terminate an oversight committee; and create a task force
Legislative Oversight Committee CommitteeLB937GeistIndefinitely postponedAppropriate funds to the Legislative Council for economic modeling software
Legislative Oversight Committee CommitteeLB1150Legislative Performance Audit CommitteePassedChange provisions relating to the ImagiNE Nebraska Act, the Nebraska Advantage Act, tax reporting requirements, and sales and use tax refund deductions
Legislature's Planning CommitteeLB792LowePassedAppropriate funds to the University of Nebraska for the University of Nebraska Medical Center Rural Health Complex
Natural Resources CommitteeLB809MoserPassedChange provisions of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Act, the Environmental Protection Act, the Game Law, the Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Act, and the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Construction Assistance Act
Natural Resources CommitteeLB1045BostelmanIndefinitely postponedChange qualifications of certain public power district board members
Nebraska Retirement Systems CommitteeLB700KoltermanPassedChange provisions relating to public retirement systems
Revenue CommitteeLB730LindstromIndefinitely postponedAdopt the Growing Our Workforce Investment Now Act and provide tax credits
Revenue CommitteeLB939LinehanIndefinitely postponedChange corporate and individual income tax rates
State-Tribal Relations CommitteeLB872BrewerIndefinitely postponedAuthorize the wearing of tribal regalia by certain students
Transportation and Telecommunications CommitteeLB750FriesenPassedChange provisions relating to transportation
Transportation and Telecommunications CommitteeLB1144FriesenPassedChange provisions relating to the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act and the Nebraska Telecommunications Regulation Act, provide and change powers and duties of the Public Service Commission, and adopt the Precision Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Act
Urban Affairs CommitteeLB1024WaynePassedAdopt the Economic Recovery Act, create the Economic Recovery and Incentives Division and Housing Division of the Department of Economic Development, change provisions of the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Act, provide for grants, state intent regarding appropriations, and provide for a transfer from the Cash Reserve Fund
Urban Affairs CommitteeLB800Urban Affairs CommitteePassedChange provisions relating to cities of the metropolitan class, sanitary and improvement districts, sanitary drainage districts, the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Act, the Civic and Community Center Financing Act, the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act, and the Municipal Density and Missing Middle Housing Act

Speaker Priority Bills (25 bills)

PriorityDocumentIntroducerStatusDescription
Speaker ArchLB1016WalzPassedProvide for public-private partnerships and progressive design-build under the Transportation Innovation Act
Speaker ArchLB1037ArchPassedRequire the Department of Administrative Services to contract for an evaluation of the state's procurement practices and change provisions relating to the materiel division of the department
Speaker ArchLB1065WaynePassedChange provisions of the Community Development Law relating to declarations of substandard and blighted areas and redevelopment plans receiving an expedited review
Speaker ArchLB1102BostelmanPassedAdopt the Nebraska Environmental Response Act and change provisions relating to enforcement of environmental protection requirements
Speaker ArchLB1112McKinneyPassedAdopt the Computer Science and Technology Education Act and provide and change graduation requirements and academic content standards
Speaker ArchLB1130MorfeldPassedChange reporting requirements under the Nebraska Statewide Workforce and Education Reporting System Act
Speaker ArchLB1246Pansing BrooksPassedRequire confidentiality for victims of sexual assault and sex trafficking in criminal proceedings prior to the filing of charges and change provisions of the Sex Offender Registration Act
Speaker ArchLB1273BostarPassedProvide an income tax deduction to retired law enforcement officers for health insurance premiums and change provisions relating to a waiver of tuition for law enforcement officers
Speaker ArchLB344FriesenIndefinitely postponedChange provisions relating to the State Fire Marshal and the One-Call Notification System Act
Speaker ArchLB436Hansen, B.PassedChange provisions of the Athletic Training Practice Act
Speaker ArchLB596AlbrechtIndefinitely postponedAdopt the Nebraska Higher Blend Tax Credit Act
Speaker ArchLB661McDonnellIndefinitely postponedProhibit assault on a public transportation driver and clarify provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain employees, and health care professionals
Speaker ArchLB698KoltermanPassedRequire coverage of continuous glucose monitoring devices under the Medical Assistance Act
Speaker ArchLB729LindstromIndefinitely postponedAdopt the Quick Action Closing Fund Act
Speaker ArchLB769HalloranPassedRequire certain state employees to submit to fingerprinting and criminal history record checks
Speaker ArchLB777BrewerIndefinitely postponedRequire the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission to develop and maintain a digital archive of Nebraska Legislature video coverage
Speaker ArchLB804HughesPassedChange compensation of certain members of the Nebraska Power Review Board
Speaker ArchLB820Hansen, M.PassedChange population thresholds for cities of the metropolitan class and cities of the primary class
Speaker ArchLB840BrewerPassedChange provisions relating to publication and rates for legal notices
Speaker ArchLB864GragertPassedAuthorize qualified education loan payments under the Nebraska educational savings plan trust
Speaker ArchLB887SlamaPassedChange provisions relating to state colleges and the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges and eliminate certain provisions relating to morals and prohibiting religious tests
Speaker ArchLB888DayPassedRequire the State Board of Education to adopt standards for education on the Holocaust and other acts of genocide
Speaker ArchLB896LathropPassedChange and provide requirements for program evaluation under the Nebraska Treatment and Corrections Act
Speaker ArchLB902AguilarPassedAdopt the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act
Speaker ArchLB998WaynePassedChange provisions of the Municipal Inland Port Authority Act