LR 501

Require the Department of Economic Development to award grants under the Business Innovation Act

Recognize and commend Hot Meals for its rapid and sustained volunteer disaster response during the 2026 Nebraska wildfire emergency

Change provisions related to contracts entered into by and bidding requirements and exceptions for joint entities and public power districts

Change enforcement provisions for violations of the Nebraska Uniform Standards for Modular Housing Units Act, the Uniform Standard Code for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles, and certain rules, regulations, and orders

Change a penalty and provisions regulating licensure and registration under the State Electrical Act

Congratulate the University of Nebraska at Kearney's men's wrestling team on winning the 2026 Division II National Wrestling Championship title

Eliminate the human relations training requirement for obtaining a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate

Provide for a database of county and municipal financial information and requirements for village warrants and vacancies in a village board, change provisions of the Election Act, the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act, and the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, and eliminate provisions relating to initiative and referendum petitions

Change eligibility requirements for community college gap assistance

Change provisions relating to the requirements for a diploma of high school equivalency

Change residency requirements for sheriffs in certain counties, requirements for uniforms for sheriffs and deputies, and continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers

Change retirement provisions relating to approved identification documents, participation in certain retirement systems, state contributions, ex officio members of the Nebraska Investment Council, contributions by school districts, computation of tax withholdings, retirement allowances, cost-of-living adjustments, and the Nebraska State Patrol and change the title of the executive director of the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems

Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-104-20, RELATING TO THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, SO AS TO ADD THE CLASSIC LEARNING TEST AS AN APPROVED ASSESSMENT FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-149-50, RELATING TO THE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP TO INCLUDE ACT AND CLT SCORES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-26-20, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "TALENTED AND QUALIFIED RESIDENT"" TO INCLUDE ACT AND CLT SCORES."

An Act relating to notice of new fees and fee increases from the University of Alaska; relating to billing statements from the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date.

Requires the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority to file its annual financial report with the Joint Committee on Education

An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for