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NE LB843

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victor Rountree

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department of Health and Human Services must submit a SNAP waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture by October 1, 2026, and annually thereafter on October 1

  • The waiver would seek to exempt Nebraska from SNAP eligibility changes for refugees and immigrants enacted through section 10108 of Public Law 119-21

  • The waiver is authorized under section 17(b) of the federal Food and Nutrition Act of 2008

  • Amends existing Nebraska statute 68-1017.02 governing SNAP administration and eligibility requirements

Legislative Description

Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waiver for refugees and immigrants

Last Action

Raybould name added

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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