LB 745 — Change provisions relating to the requirements for a diploma of high school equivalency
Last action — Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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✓Passed Legislature
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 17, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
25 added · 32 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill LB 745 update the requirements for obtaining a high school equivalency diploma in Nebraska. These changes clarify that the diploma can be issued to individuals who are residents and have been in the state for at least thirty days, while ensuring that they demonstrate educational competencies equivalent to a typical high school graduate. This matters because it aims to make the process more accessible for non-graduates who have the necessary knowledge and skills, thereby helping more individuals achieve their educational goals.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0
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Placed on Final Reading
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Kauth FA374 withdrawn
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Placed on Select File
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DeKay name added
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Placed on General File
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Notice of hearing for January 26, 2026
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Conrad name added
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Referred to Education Committee
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Kauth FA374 filed
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Barry DeKay · Cosponsor
- Margo Juarez · Primary
- Danielle Conrad · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 46 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (46)
46 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Yea |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Christy Armendariz | — | Yea |
| Dan Lonowski | — | Yea |
| Dan Quick | — | Yea |
| Danielle Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dave Murman | — | Yea |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Yea |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| Fred Meyer | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| Glen Meyer | — | Yea |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | Yea |
| R. Brad von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Rick Holdcroft | — | Yea |
| Rita Sanders | — | Yea |
| Robert Clements | — | Yea |
| Robert Dover | — | Yea |
| Stan Clouse | — | Yea |
| Tanya Storer | — | Yea |
| Teresa Ibach | — | Yea |
| Terrell McKinney | — | Yea |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 42 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (49)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LB 745?
- LB 745 is sponsored by Barry DeKay, Margo Juarez, and Danielle Conrad.
- What is the current status of LB 745?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
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