Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LB1256: Redefine a term under the Emergency Management Act
Status: Passed both chambers, April 10, 2026
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT relating to the Emergency Management Act; to amend section 81-829.39, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to redefine a term; and to repeal the original section.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Emergency Management Act; to amend section 81-829.39, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to redefine a term; and to repeal the original section. Section 1. Section 81-829.39, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, is amended to read: 81-829.39 For purposes of the Emergency Management Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Civil defense emergency means an emergency declared by the President of the United States or Congress pursuant to applicable federal law finding that an attack upon the United States has occurred or is anticipated and that the national safety therefor requires the invocation of the emergency authority provided for by federal law. Civil defense emergency also means an enemy attack or other hostile action within the State of Nebraska or a determination by the President of the United States that any attack has been made upon or is anticipated within a designated geographic area which includes all or a part of the State of Nebraska. Any such emergency shall terminate in the manner provided by federal law or by proclamation of the Governor or resolution of the Legislature terminating such emergency; (2) Disaster means any event or the imminent threat thereof causing widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or manmade cause; (3) Emergency means …
Sponsors
- John Cavanaugh (NP, 9) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Communication
- : Failed to become law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor 23-22-4
- : Cavanaugh, J. MO585 failed
- : Cavanaugh, J. MO585 That LB1256 becomes law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor filed
- : Returned by Governor without approval on April 16, 2026
- : Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
- : President/Speaker signed
- : Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0
- : Placed on Final Reading
- : Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
Votes
- MOTION TO OVERRIDE (April 17, 2026): 23 yea, 22 nay, passed
- Final Reading (April 9, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
- General File: ADVANCE TO E&R INITIAL (March 30, 2026): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is LB1256?
- LB1256 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Redefine a term under the Emergency Management Act.
- What does LB1256 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT relating to the Emergency Management Act; to amend section 81-829.39, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to redefine a term; and to repeal the original section.
- What is the status of LB1256?
- Passed both chambers as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Communication (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LB1256?
- John Cavanaugh (NP, 9).
- Where is the official record for LB1256?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63720
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