Hearings for February 12th, 2026
109th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session - Day 26
The order of the bills listed may not be the order in which they are heard that day in committee.
Appropriations Hearing
Thursday February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1003
Document
Introducer
Description
LB1231
Strommen
Transfer money from the Panhandle Improvement Project Cash Fund to the Animal Damage Control Cash Fund and state legislative intent
Agency 18
Agriculture, Department of
Agency 72
Economic Development, Department of
LB1070
Dover
Change appropriations to the Department of Economic Development
LB844
Rountree
Provide for additional grants under the Site and Building Development Fund
LB1030
Dorn
Appropriate funds to the Department of Economic Development for state aid to development districts
LB806
Ibach
Provide for a grant to a city of the first class from the Site and Building Development Fund
LB1190
Conrad
Change authorized use of funds appropriated to the Department of Economic Development
LB1167
Dorn
State intent regarding appropriations to the Department of Economic Development
Executive Board Hearing
Thursday February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM - Room 1524
Document
Introducer
Description
LB1049
Ibach
Require the Legislative Fiscal Analyst to prepare economic impact reports for regulatory actions
LB1179
DeBoer
Change provisions relating to the Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee, and Transportation and Telecommunications Committee of the Legislature
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Hearing
Thursday February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1507
Document
Introducer
Description
LR293
Kauth
Urge the United States Congress to swiftly enact legislation to provide for veterans' access to treatments for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder
LB754
Wordekemper
Change provisions relating to permits issued by the Nebraska State Patrol for the storage, use, or purchase of explosives and application requirements for display fireworks
LB899
Lonowski
Change and eliminate provisions of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act
Health and Human Services Hearing
Thursday February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB1234
Hansen
Adopt the Freestanding Birth Center Act
LB1211
Riepe
Provide requirements for automated medication systems operated by certain pharmacies under the Automated Medication Systems Act
Judiciary Hearing
Thursday February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1525
Document
Introducer
Description
LB957
Cavanaugh, J.
Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor
LB1079
von Gillern
Change provisions relating to the habitual criminal enhancement for theft offenses
LB1097
Conrad
Adopt the State and Political Subdivisions Sexual Abuse Liability Act
LR299CA
McKinney
Constitutional amendment to create the Nebraska Board of Commutation and transfer powers of the Board of Pardons
LB1032
DeBoer
Provide for recognition and enforcement of tribal customary adoptions under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act and related laws
Natural Resources Hearing
Thursday February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1023
Document
Introducer
Description
LB1111
Cavanaugh, M.
Require an annual data center load report to the Nebraska Power Review Board, provide powers and duties for public power suppliers, allow and require regulation of data centers, and change provisions relating to regulation of cryptocurrency mining operations
LB1064
Bostar
Adopt the Large Load Customer Regulation Act
LB1204
Clouse
Adopt the Nameplate Capacity Tax Facility Standards Act and change provisions relating to property tax exemptions and the nameplate capacity tax
Revenue Hearing
Thursday February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1524
Document
Introducer
Description
LR292CA
Andersen
Constitutional amendment to provide a new method of valuing real property for property tax purposes, provide a limit on property tax increases, provide certain exceptions, provide requirements for declared emergencies, provide for emergency bond levies, and eliminate conflicting constitutional provisions
LB1117
Ibach
Change provisions relating to tuition waivers and provide for reimbursement to postsecondary institutions
LB890
Clouse
Change provisions relating to fees and occupations taxes under the Mechanical Amusement Device Tax Act
LB938
Hallstrom
Adopt the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act and provide for income tax adjustments
LB1206
Juarez
Exempt income received by certificated teachers, paraeducators, and paraprofessionals from state income taxation