Bob Hallstrom
Nebraska Unicameral

The 2025 Legislative Session concluded and the Legislature has adjourned Sine Die. Final Reading of bills was completed on Monday, June 2. Since Governor Pillen did not veto any of the final bills, the Legislature was able to adjourn a week earlier than originally scheduled.

During the 2025 Session, 715 bills, 18 constitutional amendments and six more policy-based resolutions were introduced. Senators requested more than 1,600 amendments during the session. A total of 204 bills passed this session, and 113 more bills were amended into those bills that have or will soon become law. Bills that have an emergency clause take effect immediately upon signature by the Governor. All other bills will become law on September 3, three months after adjournment.

I introduced 19 bills and one Constitutional Amendment this session. Seven of them were passed by the Legislature on their own and signed by the Governor. Four were amended into other bills that eventually passed and were signed by the Governor. One was resolved administratively without the need the need for legislative action. The remaining bills and constitutional amendment will be carried over to next session for further consideration. All legislative bills can be examined at the Nebraska Legislature website, www.nebraskalegislature.gov

BILLS PASSED

LB 72–Change provisions relating to controlled substances schedules under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act

LB 80–Adopt the Protection Orders Act

LB 229–Exclude marketplace network contractors working for marketplace network platforms from the Employment Security Law

LB 230–Adopt the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, regulate nitrous oxide, and change the Uniform Controlled Substances Act

LB 231–Adopt the Uniform Special Deposits Act

LB 241–Provide immunity from liability for cybersecurity events

LB 341–Adopt the Nebraska Statutory Thresholds for Settlements Involving Minors Act

BILLS AMENDED INTO OTHER BILLS AND PASSED

LB 175–Provide duties for the successor in interest of a railroad

LB 232–Provide requirements for life insurance policies

LB 404–Authorize the court to extend the term of probation on joint application of the probation officer and the probationer

LB 412–Change provisions relating to interventions in paternity proceedings

RESOLVED ADMINISTRATIVELY

LB 339–Require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a report regarding the federal Child Care Subsidy program

I welcome your input on issues of interest and importance to you. I encourage you to follow along on my Facebook page designated as Senator Bob Hallstrom, for updates on legislation and District 1 activities. Please feel free to contact me directly at Senator Bob Hallstrom, District 1 State Capitol, PO Box 94604, Lincoln, NE 68509; Telephone (402)471-2733; or email me at bhallstrom@leg.ne.gov.