LB 1087 — Create the Nebraska-Ireland Commission
Last action — Presented to Governor on April 10, 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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5Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 17, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
66 added · 78 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent version of Nebraska Bill LB 1087 establishes the Nebraska-Ireland Commission and specifies its membership. Notably, the commission will now include three nonvoting members from the Nebraska Legislature, one from each Congressional district, adding legislative oversight. This change is significant as it aims to strengthen ties between Nebraska and Ireland, enhancing potential trade and cultural relationships. Overall, the bill seeks to promote collaboration across various sectors, including government, education, and business.
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Read firstA timeBILL JanuaryFOR 15,AN 2026ACT Committee:relating to the Nebraska-Ireland Commission;
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Nebraska-Ireland Commission;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB1087 LB1087 2026 Section 1.
The commission shall hold meetings at least once -2- LB1087 LB1087 2026 each quarter at the call of the chairperson.
(9) On or before December 1, 2027, and on or before December 31 of -3- LB1087 LB1087 2026 each year thereafter, the commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature containing the commission's findings, results, and recommendations.
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Action History
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Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0
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President/Speaker signed
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Placed on Final Reading
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Kauth FA746 withdrawn
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Placed on Select File
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs AM2000 adopted
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Cavanaugh, M. name added
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Arch priority bill
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Placed on General File with AM2000
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs AM2000 filed
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Andersen name added
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Notice of hearing for February 06, 2026
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Cavanaugh, J. name added
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Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
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Kauth FA746 filed
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Bob Andersen · Cosponsor
- John Arch · Primary
- Machaela Cavanaugh · Cosponsor
- John Cavanaugh · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 45 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (3)
Not signed on (45)
45 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 45 →"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.
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 |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Cavanaugh, J. | — | Yea |
| Cavanaugh, M. | — | 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 |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| Hansen, B. | — | Yea |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Meyer, F. | — | Yea |
| Meyer, G. | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | 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 |
| von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 41 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 0% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (49)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LB 1087?
- LB 1087 is sponsored by Bob Andersen, John Arch, Machaela Cavanaugh, and John Cavanaugh.
- What is the current status of LB 1087?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2026. Enacted.
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