Biography
Eliot Bostar, born on May 5, 1987, in New York, serves as the State Senator for Nebraska's 29th Legislative District, representing parts of south Lincoln. He was first elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 2020 and began his term on January 6, 2021. Prior to his legislative service, Bostar held positions such as Executive Director of Conservation Nebraska and Nebraska Conservation Voters, focusing on environmental protection and civic engagement. He also served on the Lincoln Electric System Board from 2019 to 2021 and the Lincoln Climate Resiliency Task Force from 2019 to 2020.
Education
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St. John's Northwestern Military Academy: Graduated in 2005.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business in 2012.
Political Experience
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Nebraska State Legislature: Elected in 2020; re-elected unopposed in 2024.
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Committee Assignments:
- Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee
- Revenue Committee
- Rules Committee
- Planning Committee
- Executive Board of the Legislative Council
Notable Achievements
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Child Care and Early Education: Instrumental in passing legislation that incorporated the Child Care Tax Credit Act and the School Readiness Tax Credit Act, aimed at alleviating financial burdens on families and enhancing child care quality. For this work, he received the inaugural Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Champion Award in 2023.
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Healthcare: Advocated for capping insulin costs and mandated insurance coverage for breast and colorectal cancer screenings.
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Infrastructure: Secured funding for a second water source and a new convention center in Lincoln.
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Tax Relief: Supported eliminating income taxes on Social Security and military retirement benefits, and provided income and property tax relief to Nebraskans.
Bostar's legislative efforts reflect his commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Nebraskans through economic development, healthcare access, and infrastructure improvements.
