House of Representatives

Initiates an interim study to determine if Nebraska can use Title IV-E funds for pre-petition legal services for parents and children, and whether DHHS can serve as the conduit.

Nebraska designates May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month to raise awareness, honor those affected, and urge support for ALS research, therapies, and assistive tech.

LB 399 lowers the population threshold for rural fire districts from 80% to 60%, boosting funding access and improving fire protection in underserved areas.

LB 263 funds salaries/benefits for Nebraska constitutional officers, judges, and related commissions for FY2025–26 and FY2026–27, with a July 1, 2025 operative date and emergency clause.

LB382A funds DHHS Program 571 with $4M from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund to implement LB382; cash–funded for state aid, not salaries, for FY2025–26 and FY2026–27.

LB 160 allows Nebraska barber exam applicants to retake the test up to two times without extra coursework, easing access to licensure for aspiring barbers.

LB 64 expands Medicare Supplement insurance access for individuals under 65 with End Stage Renal Disease, ensuring fair coverage without discrimination or exclusions.

LB 440 establishes a State Education Leave Fund to reimburse Nebraska school districts for hiring substitutes during teachers' FMLA leave, funded by a payroll fee.