Watchdog109th Legislature

Nebraska Unicameral
Watchdog

Tracking your unicameral — bills, vetoes, and campaign money translated into plain Nebraska English.

109
Bills introduced
23
Passed this session
4
Vetoed by governor
49
Senators
LB9

Income tax rate reduction — individual filers

In committee

Sen. Linehan · Revenue Committee

Plain English

Proposes to lower the percentage of income Nebraskans pay in state taxes, phased in over several years. Could reduce state revenue — critics argue it benefits higher earners more.

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LB52

School property tax relief — homestead exemption expansion

Floor vote pending

Sen. Murman · Education Committee

Plain English

Would expand who qualifies for lower property taxes if they live in their home — focused on relieving pressure on Nebraska farmers and rural homeowners who say school funding levies are too high.

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LB315

Medicaid work requirements — able-bodied adult recipients

Committee hearing

Sen. McDonnell · Health & Human Services

Plain English

Would require some adults on Medicaid to work, volunteer, or attend school to keep their health coverage. Supporters say it encourages self-sufficiency; opponents say it would kick sick or caregiving adults off health insurance.

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LB167

Concealed carry permit — permitless carry expansion

Signed into law

Sen. Brandt · Judiciary Committee

Plain English

Nebraska now allows most adults 21+ to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. This removes the state's training and background check requirement for concealed carry — open carry was already legal.