Federal Law Alignment  |  LB398

LB398 modernizes the state’s motor-vehicle and transportation laws. The bill aligns Nebraska regulations with federal standards, impacting areas such as commercial driver’s licenses, commercial learner’s permits, and trailer license plates. It also introduces Arbor Day-themed license plates and revises fee structures for vehicle registrations and records requests. Additionally, LB398 addresses the responsibilities of parties acquiring certain railroad properties.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB398 on May 28, 2025 by a vote of 45 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill expands state conformity with federal mandates, further entrenching federal overreach into areas constitutionally reserved to the states. Additionally, provisions such as revised fee structures and expanded license-plate programs encourages unnecessary bureaucratic growth and increased financial burdens on Nebraskans. Under Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, states have a duty to nullify unconstitutional federal laws, not embrace them.

SNAP Expansion  |  LB319

LB319 would end the lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for people with certain drug felony convictions, letting them get help if they join or finish a treatment program. The bill also planned to raise income limits and reduce asset limits for SNAP.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB319 on May 14, 2025 by a vote of 32 to 17. We have assigned pluses to the nays because SNAP is a socialist, and unconstitutional, federally funded program that enables government dependency and erodes personal responsibility. This bill seeks to broaden SNAP’s reach by enabling felons to use taxpayer-funded benefits, further entrenching reliance on government aid. Federal programs always come with strings attached, increasing state dependence on federal oversight while diminishing individual freedom and accountability. Additionally, SNAP selectively benefits certain groups, allowing the government to help some, but not others. Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution does not authorize social-welfare programs, and states should not be complicit in advancing federal welfare expansion.

Environmental Protection  |  LB36

LB36 is a broad environmental law that focuses on promoting “sustainability.” It sets up a statewide battery recycling program, creates a home-weatherization resource for consumers, and introduces rules to protect endangered species’ habitats during development. The bill also improves water recreation management, reforms groundwater use, updates hunting and park permits, and funds research to support these efforts.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB36 on May 14, 2025 by a vote of 43 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill expands government control over land use, energy, and natural resources, undermining private-property rights and free-market solutions. Programs such as state-run battery recycling, home weatherization assistance, and habitat regulations open the door to United Nations Agenda 2030-style environmental governance that prioritizes globalist climate goals over individual liberty, voluntary conservation, and constitutional limits on government power.

School Transparency and Parental Rights  |  LB390

LB390 mandates that each public-school district in Nebraska adopt a policy by the start of the 2026-27 school year to ensure parents, guardians, and educational decisionmakers have access to school library materials. The policy requires districts to create and maintain a catalog of all books in the school-library, categorized by school building, and make this catalog accessible online. Additionally, the policy must outline procedures for parents or guardians to request the removal of specific books from their child’s library access.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB390 on April 10, 2025 by a vote of 34 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because parents have the fundamental right to oversee their children’s education and exposure to library materials in government schools. This bill reinforces parental authority, a right protected under the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. However, we continue to urge parents to pursue educational alternatives such as homeschooling or private institutions, including FreedomProject Academy, which reject government funding and preserve full parental control.

340B Protection  |  LB168

LB168 establishes the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act. This legislation prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and their affiliates from denying or restricting the acquisition of 340B drugs by contract pharmacies authorized by 340B entities, such as certain hospitals and clinics. Additionally, it prevents these manufacturers from requiring 340B entities to submit specific data, including purchasing or medical data, as a condition for acquiring 340B drugs, unless mandated by federal law. The Nebraska Attorney General or county attorneys are authorized to enforce compliance with the act.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB168 on April 3, 2025 by a vote of 42 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill imposes government mandates on private businesses, compelling them to comply with regulations that interfere with their freedom to contract and operate according to their own principles—violating the First Amendment and Article I, Section 10, of the U.S. Constitution. Moreover, the federal 340B program lacks constitutional authorization under Article I, Section 8. By propping up this federal program at the state level, LB168 further entrenches government interference in healthcare and undermines the free market.

Rent-control Ban  |  LB266

LB266 prohibits cities, villages, and counties from enacting any local ordinance that effectively imposes rent control on privately owned residential property. There are two key exceptions: local laws aimed at increasing affordable housing supply through land‑use or inclusionary zoning, or programs where landlords voluntarily and contractually agree to limit rent hikes. Any ordinance that violates this law is considered null and void.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB266 on April 3, 2025 by a vote of 37 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill rightly prohibits local rent-control ordinances that infringe on private-property rights and disrupt free-market housing dynamics. While it may include exceptions, the overall intent limits harmful local interference in housing markets. Rent control undermines the right to own, use, and profit from property, and violates constitutionally protected rights under the Fourth, Fifth, and 14th Amendments, as well as the right to contract guaranteed by Article I, Section 10.

Syringe Services  |  LB307

LB307 would let local governments set up syringe-services programs under the guise of reducing disease transmission and addressing substance-use disorders. These government programs would hand out sterile syringes, offer disposal for used ones, provide overdose prevention tips, distribute naloxone, and give referrals to health and social services—all while being required to stay just 500 feet away from schools, childcare centers, and community spaces. The bill even shields program staff and participants from drug paraphernalia laws during these activities and allows pharmacies to sell syringes for “disease prevention.”

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB307 on February 29, 2024 by a vote of 30 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill expands government involvement in public health by establishing taxpayer-backed programs to distribute drug paraphernalia under the pretext of harm reduction. Bills like this eliminate personal accountability and impede on free-market solutions. Instead of empowering communities or individuals to address substance abuse, LB307 introduces unnecessary government oversight and intervention, which ultimately shift responsibility away from private organizations and citizens. Supporting the bill sets a dangerous precedent for further government overreach in areas better handled by private charities, faith-based organizations, or local initiatives.

Government Reduction  |  LB936

LB936 repeals eleven sections of law related to amusement licenses issued by county boards for places such as pool halls, bowling alleys, and amusement parks located outside municipal limits. It eliminates the requirement for a license and the associated $10 fee, as well as the penalty for violations.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB936 on March 7, 2024 by a vote of 44 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because reducing government-imposed fees, penalties, and oversight of small businesses and the private sector means less government intrusion in our lives. Nebraska should continue enacting legislation that minimizes government interference in the private lives of individuals and businesses.

Government Expansion  |  LB829A

LB829A appropriates $19,777 for FY2024-25 and $39,554 for FY2025-26 from the General Fund to the University of Nebraska’s Board of Regents for mandating insurance coverage for certain cancer screenings and treatments.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB829A on April 11, 2024 by a vote of 40 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this type of spending lies outside the proper role of government, and Nebraska legislators should instead focus on cutting spending and shrinking the size of government.

Grant Expansion  |  LB164

LB164 expands the Municipal Inland Port Authority Act by increasing inland port districts to seven, changing board composition, and creating the Inland Port Authority Fund. It adds “innovation districts,” updates commissioner qualifications, allows partnerships with startups and venture capitalists, and provides grant funding through the Economic Recovery Contingency Fund.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB164 on April 11, 2024 by a vote of 37 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation increases government interference in the free market. Expanding such programs increases spending, grows government, and enables it to pick winners and losers through taxpayer-funded grants. Such actions distort commerce and undermine the free-market economy, where businesses should succeed or fail without government intervention.

Subsidized Childcare  |  LB856

LB856 updates eligibility for the federal Child Care Subsidy, raising the income limit to 185% of the federal poverty level until 2026, then lowering it to 130%. It provides transitional aid for families exceeding the limit, requires childcare providers to accommodate working parents, and adjusts payments based on income.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB856 on April 11, 2024 by a vote of 38 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is neither the government’s nor the taxpayers’ responsibility to fund childcare for others. States should reject federal funding for socialist programs that benefit only certain segments of society. Childcare costs should be controlled by the free market, not influenced by government interference.

Education Scholarships  |  LB1402

LB1402 appropriates $25 million for FY2024-25 to provide education scholarships for Nebraska students entering kindergarten, sixth grade, or ninth grade at qualified schools, or transferring from public to private schools. Qualified schools must meet specific criteria, and scholarship organizations can apply to the State Treasurer for grants to fund these scholarships. The bill also establishes prioritization criteria for awarding scholarships and includes provisions for continued funding in future years, with a potential increase of up to $100 million if grant allocations exceed 90% of the appropriation.

The Nebraska State Senate passed LB1402 on April 18, 2024 by a vote of 32 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because all government money comes with strings attached. Education Scholarships for school choice might sound good in theory, but they expand government involvement into all aspects of education — including homeschools and religious schools — and can potentially affect rules and curriculum. Additionally, this legislation grossly prioritizes certain people and schools over others. We encourage all parents to get their children out of the government school system and instead pursue sound alternatives such as homeschooling and patriotic private schools, such as FreedomProject Academy, that don’t accept government funds.

Comprehensive “Justice Reinvestment”  |  LB50

LB50 makes several changes to criminal justice by expanding “problem solving courts,” approving “stream-lined parole contracts,” establishing a “parole violation residential housing program,” and terminating a special legislative committee on oversight.

The Senate voted to pass LB50 on June 1, 2023, by a vote of 34 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill is a culmination of the Nebraska Justice Reinvestment Initiative—an unconstitutional and dangerous outgrowth of the nationwide Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) led and funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, with support from ‘progressive’ non-governmental organizations. The goal of the JRI movement, which emerged from the socialist concept of a ‘civil justice corps,’ is to radically overhaul the entire criminal justice system and transform correctional institutions into community agents of ‘behavioral health’ services (e.g., housing, jobs, etc.). As a result, JRI lobbyists push for the creation of ‘advisory councils’ at the state and local levels that, much like ‘civilian review boards,’ seek to redefine public safety in America through exerting control over the policymaking process apart from the legislative bodies of government. Nevertheless, justice is indeed the overall purpose of government. Yet, our judicial system is only as good as it applies the “supreme Law of the Land.” Real criminal justice reform, therefore, does not demand so-called “reinvestment,” but calls for reinstatement of the practice of restitution, based on the republican notion of limited government, which would better protect individual rights and freedoms while actually reducing prison populations and recidivism.

Omnibus Education Bill  |  LB705

LB705, the omnibus education package for Fiscal Year 2023-24, allocates lottery funds to education programs; requires public high school students to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid before graduation; and prohibits public colleges and universities from considering an applicant’s criminal history, among other provisions.

The Senate passed LB705 on May 30, 2023, by a vote of 47 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the ayes because neither education nor a lottery is the legitimate role of government. Rather, a child’s education is the responsibility of—and a fundamental right of choice retained by—his or her parents, not the state. Likewise, the lottery, along with the public-school system it purportedly funds, only serves as a tool to increase the power of the state. It is a highly regressive tax and wealth redistribution scheme which targets poor people by means of consumer fraud. Any legislative act, let alone a massive ‘omnibus’ bill, that causes the citizens of Nebraska to hand over their hard-earned tax dollars on behalf of compulsory, government-run, and failing K-12 schools violates their individual liberties protected by the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights and 14th Amendment. 

Secure Voter ID Requirements  |  AM1940 (LB514)

AM1940 would amend LB514, which specifies voter identification requirements, to implement additional measures verifying U.S. citizenship and allow fewer exceptions regarding mail-in ballots and early voting.

The Senate failed to pass AM1940 on May 22, 2023, by a vote of 5 to 26. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this amendment would have averted the Legislature’s failure to uphold the Nebraska Constitution’s explicit requirement that “Before casting a ballot in any election, a qualified voter shall present valid photographic identification,” as set forth in Article I-22, Section 2. Instead of forcing a deeply flawed and compromised version of ‘Voter ID,’ which contains significant loopholes and risks disenfranchising the American people, who alone retain the “right of Representation in the Legislature,” lawmakers in Nebraska should have performed their duty and exercised the full extent of their authority under Article I, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the 14th and 26th Amendments, to implement free, fair, and secure elections, thereby ensuring equal protection of “the right of citizens of the United States to vote.” 

Permitless Firearm Carry  |  LB77

LB77 authorizes the concealed carry of firearms without a permit.

The Senate passed LB77 on April 19, 2023, by a vote of 33 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill removes the unconstitutional burden that a person obtain a “valid permit” to carry a concealed weapon, helping to restore the rights of law-abiding citizens. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution expressly declares that “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Moreover, the Fifth and 14th Amendments prevent “any State” from depriving or denying “any person” of their “life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”

Nebraska Heartbeat Act  |  LB626

LB626 would provide that a physician may not perform or induce an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected, except in cases of sexual assault, incest, or medical emergency.

The Senate advanced LB626 on April 12, 2023, by a vote of 33 to 16, prior to it being indefinitely postponed. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government. Nebraska ought to forbid the practice of abortion entirely and uphold the sanctity of life for every person, especially preborn children. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

National Guard “Command Climate Survey”  |  LB250

LB250 would direct the current Adjutant General of Nebraska, along with each successor, to conduct a “command climate survey” of the Nebraska Army National Guard, performed by “an external team” and “pursuant to applicable United States Department of the Army” regulations.

The Senate advanced LB250 on February 16, 2023, by a vote of 37 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the ayes because the “command climate survey,” as designed under the guidance of the U.S. Defense Department’s Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), collects information from National Guard members to assess “unit risk factors” on ‘woke’ topics, such as “sexist behaviors,” “racially harassing behaviors,” “toxic leadership,” “fairness,” and “inclusion.” Given that the mission of the Nebraska Army National Guard is to provide well-trained and equipped soldiers ready to fight to protect the rights, liberty, and property of their fellow citizens, the Legislature has absolutely no business mandating this disgraceful effort to socially engineer an effeminate, egalitarian, or insubordinate culture within the ranks of our armed forces, which is subversive of all order, discipline, and the very existence of the military itself. Nebraska lawmakers should, in a manner more worthy of self-government, be expected to “bear true faith and allegiance” to the same constitutional principles that National Guard members also must take an oath to “support and defend.”

Constitutional Carry  |  LB773

LB773 allows people to carry firearms without a permit in the state of Nebraska. 

The Senate voted to pass LB773 on April 11, 2022 by a vote of 31 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. The Constitution does not state where you can or cannot possess a firearm.   

Abortion Ban  |  LB933

LB933 would ban all abortions in Nebraska if states are given full regulatory authority over the procedure. 

The Senate voted to pass LB933 on April 6, 2022 by a vote of 31 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the U.S. Constitution. Further, there is nothing in the U.S. Constitution that would prevent states from passing well-constructed statutes to provide more specific protections for the right to life than those provided by the 4th, 5th, and 14th Amendments. 

Vaccine Exemptions  |  LB906

LB906 requires that employers must recognize medical and religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. 

The Senate voted to pass LB906 on February 25, 2022 by a vote of 37 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual’s personal health care decisions should not be the object of government, nor be under its federal, state, or local jurisdictions in the United States. Forcing an individual to receive a vaccination or partake in any medical procedure would be a violation of their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 

Tax Rates  |  LB939

LB939 cuts Nebraska’s top individual income tax rate in several steps from the current 6.84 percent to 5.84 percent by tax year 2027. 

The Senate voted to pass LB939 on February 24, 2022 by a vote of 40 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because a reduction in taxes is a step in the right direction when it comes to shrinking the size of government and provides more economic freedom to the taxpayers. 

Con-Con  |  LR14

LR14 calls for Convention of State to propose limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress. 

The Senate voted to pass LR14 on January 28, 2022 by a vote of 32 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. LR14 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws. 

Student Free Speech  |  LB88

LB88 prevents students from being censored for what they write and report about on their college campus and media. 

The Senate voted to pass LB88 on April 14, 2021 by a vote of 30 to 17. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because freedom of speech and freedom of the press are covered under the first amendment of the United States Constitution. There should be no infringement of those rights, especially at universities that are subsidized by the taxpayers.