Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LB848: Provide for exemption from sales tax for purchases of clothing, personal computers, and school supplies for a prescribed period
Status: Failed, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
One Hundred Ninth Legislature - Second Session - 2026 Introducer's Statement of Intent LB848 Chairperson: Senator R. Brad von Gillern Committee: Revenue The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: LB848 creates a sales tax holiday for back to school items beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at midnight on the following Sunday. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator John Cavanaugh
Sponsors
- John Cavanaugh (NP, 9) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Indefinitely postponed
- : Prokop name added
- : Notice of hearing for January 22, 2026
- : Referred to Revenue Committee
- : Kauth FA488 filed
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LB848?
- LB848 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Provide for exemption from sales tax for purchases of clothing, personal computers, and school supplies for a prescribed period.
- What is the status of LB848?
- Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LB848?
- John Cavanaugh (NP, 9).
- Where is the official record for LB848?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63054
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