Last week, the Nebraska Legislature officially kicked off its 2026 session! New bill introduction began last week and will continue through Wednesday, January 21 (Day 10). We will keep you posted on key pieces of legislation that are introduced over the next several days. Floor debate on bills will begin this week and hearings will start […]
At the Capitol: Several ApplEseed Priority bills introduced Read More »
Welcome to 2026! Today is the first day of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2026 session. This will be a short, 60-day session and is scheduled to end on April 17. Today’s agenda includes new bill introductions that will run every day from now through Day 10 on January 21. Since this is the second session of the biennial Nebraska Legislature,
2026 Nebraska Legislative Session begins today! Read More »
Last Monday, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning the body has concluded its work for the session. Despite some obstacles and disappointments, we are proud of how hard our team, partners, and supporters worked to advance justice and opportunity for Nebraska families and communities, including on some key Appleseed priorities. Wrapping up Appleseed’s 2025 Legislative
At the Capitol: 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-up Read More »
This week, ✅ LB275, Senator Megan Hunt’s priority bill to protect foster youth’s access to their social security benefits, officially became state law. This policy will have a huge impact on young people throughout the state! For years, youth in Nebraska’s foster care system who receive social security benefits have had their benefits taken by
Critical Child Welfare Bill (LB275) Becomes Law! Read More »
Today, ✅ LB192, Senator Quick’s SNAP Eligibility bill, officially becomes state law. Passing this policy has been a priority for Nebraskans and Nebraska Appleseed for many years! LB192: As the cost of living continues to rise, this bill makes sure that our state can continue to offer food assistance to individuals and families who need
Critical SNAP Bill (LB192) Becomes Law! Read More »
Yesterday, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning the body has concluded its work for the session. Several Appleseed priority bills came up for Final Reading last week. Here’s an update on what happened: LB192 (SNAP access) passed on Final Reading ✅ LB192 (Quick) passed 41-8 on Final Reading. (See how your senator voted here.) This
At the Capitol: Session has officially concluded for the year! Read More »
Thanks to amazing advocates like you – and lots of caffeine – we’ve made it to the final full week of the 2025 Legislative Session! Today is Day 86 of our 90 day session. The Legislature is expected to wrap up this year’s activities no later than Monday, June 9th. Multiple 2025 Appleseed Priority Bills
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Today is Day 82, meaning we have just eight days remaining in the 2025 Legislative Session. Last week, senators passed a two-year $11 billion state budget package. Several Appleseed priority bills also came back to the floor. Here’s an update on the legislation we’ve been monitoring: LB192: SNAP Eligibility Bill Returned with New Amendment ✅ LB192 (Quick), which was up
At the Capitol: Lots of updates for the Legislature’s final stretch Read More »
After a long and difficult battle with many, many ups and downs, LB319, a bill to end the lifetime SNAP ban for drug felony convictions in Nebraska, has failed for the year. After a vote of 32-17 on Final Reading, today’s veto override motion failed to pass with a vote of 24-24. A total of
LB319 Veto Override Fails – Nebraska’s SNAP Ban Continues Read More »
Visit neappleseed.org/EndtheSNAPBan to hear from Nebraskans impacted by the ban. Last week, Governor Pillen VETOED ✅ LB319 – a bill to restore SNAP access to the over 1,000 Nebraskans who are under a lifetime ban because of past felony drug convictions. ‼️TOMORROW, the Legislature will vote to override or sustain this short-sighted and cruel veto.
TOMORROW: Food Assistance Veto Override – Tell Your Senator to Vote YES! Read More »
