House of Representatives

Nebraska designates April 2025 as Second Chance Month to raise awareness of reentry barriers and support successful, safe returns for people with criminal convictions.

LB 317 merges two departments into the new Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, enhancing water management and conservation for better public health and resource efficiency.

LB 468A allocates $10 million over two years for state aid programs, ensuring funds support initiatives without covering salaries, allowing immediate implementation.

LB 712 proposes a flat 40% tax on all electronic nicotine delivery systems in Nebraska, impacting manufacturers, retailers, and potentially raising consumer prices.

LB 632 mandates health care facilities to dispose of aborted unborn children's remains through cremation or burial, ensuring respectful treatment and public health protection.

LB 215 creates a program for second chance relief, allowing rehabilitated offenders to apply for sentence commutation, enhancing reintegration and reducing recidivism.

LB 183 modernizes Nebraska's unclaimed property laws, enhancing public notice requirements and restricting access to records, improving asset recovery for individuals and businesses.