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NE LB1092

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eliot Bostar

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates "Back the Blue License Plates" to support law enforcement, with fees deposited into a new Back the Blue Cash Fund administered by the Nebraska State Patrol to provide grants supporting injured officers, families of injured or deceased officers, and charitable activities benefiting state residents

  • Establishes "Iconic-Design License Plates" inspired by retired Nebraska license plate designs, including mandatory black-background and white-background versions, with an optional two additional designs; each plate requires a $100 fee

  • Iconic-Design License Plate fees fund a new Developmental Disabilities Provider Capital and Equipment Maintenance Cash Fund for grants to developmental disability service providers for transportation, safety features, technology, and facility improvements

  • Applications for Back the Blue and Iconic-Design plates begin January 1, 2027, with the Department of Health and Human Services and Nebraska State Patrol required to establish grant application procedures by that date

  • Amends existing license plate statutes to add these two new plate types to Nebraska's alternate license plate program while renumbering existing plate categories

Legislative Description

Provide for Back the Blue License Plates and Iconic-Design License Plates

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 10, 2026

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Telecommunications1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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