Nebraska 109th Legislature (2025-2026) Status: Enacted

LB 787 — Change provisions relating to the Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs and eliminate provisions relating to veterans homes

Last action — Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Legislature
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 17, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

68 added · 81 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill LB 787 revised the membership of the Commission on Military and Veteran Affairs in Nebraska. Specifically, it continues to require three local residents, ensuring at least one has military experience and one has business background, while also streamlining the commission's oversight by removing certain non-voting members. Additionally, the bill eliminates outdated provisions concerning lease agreements and utility services for veterans' homes. These changes are significant as they aim to enhance focus on veteran representation and modernize how the commission operates, which can lead to better support for veteran affairs in the state.

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LB787 LB787 2026 LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION LEGISLATIVE BILL 787 FINAL READING   Introduced by Sanders, 45.
LB787 LB787 2026 LEGISLATIVE BILL 787 Approved by the Governor April 14, 2026   Introduced by Sanders, 45.
Read first time January 07, 2026 Committee:
  A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Department of Veterans' Affairs;
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Department of Veterans' Affairs;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB787 LB787 2026 Section 1.
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1.
(j) The commander of any future wing which may be positioned or -2- LB787 LB787 2026 established in Nebraska or his or her designee;
(j) The commander of any future wing which may be positioned or established in Nebraska or his or her designee;
The Governor shall designate the initial terms of the members described in subdivision (1) (d) of this section so that one member serves for a term of two years, one member serves for a term of three years, and one member serves for a term of four years.
The Governor shall designate the initial terms of the members described in subdivision (1)(d) of this section so that one member serves for a term of two years, one member serves for a term of three years, and one member serves for a term of four years.
Sections -3- LB787 LB787 2026 80-328 and 80-330, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.
Sections 80-328 and 80-330, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

  2. President/Speaker signed

  3. Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026

  4. Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0

  5. Placed on Final Reading

  6. Kauth FA416 withdrawn

  7. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

  8. Placed on Select File

  9. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

  10. Speaker priority bill

  11. Placed on General File

  12. Notice of hearing for January 21, 2026

  13. Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

  14. Kauth FA416 filed

  15. Date of introduction

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (48)

48 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 49000
Total 49000
% 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

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Passed 27 Yea · 0 Nay · 22 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 270022
Total 270022
% of votes cast 55%0%0%45%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Ashlei Spivey — Not Voting
Barry DeKay — Not Voting
Beau Ballard — Yea
Ben Hansen — Yea
Bob Andersen — Yea
Bob Hallstrom — Yea
Brian Hardin — Yea
Carolyn Bosn — Not Voting
Christy Armendariz — Not Voting
Dan Lonowski — Yea
Dan Quick — Yea
Danielle Conrad — Yea
Dave Murman — Yea
Dave Wordekemper — Yea
Dunixi Guereca — Yea
Eliot Bostar — Yea
Fred Meyer — Not Voting
George Dungan — Not Voting
Glen Meyer — Yea
Jana Hughes — Yea
Jane Raybould — Not Voting
Jared Storm — Yea
Jason Prokop — Not Voting
John Arch — Yea
John Cavanaugh — Yea
John Fredrickson — Not Voting
Kathleen Kauth — Not Voting
Loren Lippincott — Not Voting
Machaela Cavanaugh — Not Voting
Margo Juarez — Yea
Megan Hunt — Yea
Merv Riepe — Yea
Mike Jacobson — Not Voting
Mike Moser — Yea
Myron Dorn — Not Voting
Paul Strommen — Not Voting
R. Brad von Gillern — Not Voting
Rick Holdcroft — Yea
Rita Sanders — Yea
Robert Clements — Not Voting
Robert Dover — Not Voting
Stan Clouse — Yea
Tanya Storer — Not Voting
Teresa Ibach — Yea
Terrell McKinney — Not Voting
Tom Brandt — Not Voting
Tony Sorrentino — Not Voting
Victor Rountree — Yea
Wendy DeBoer — Yea

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Subjects

veterans
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Who sponsors LB 787?
LB 787 is sponsored by Rita Sanders.
What is the current status of LB 787?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
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