Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LR424: Recognize the celebration of Deepavali and its significance to all Nebraskans who celebrate the holiday
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
LR424 LR424 2026 2026 ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 424 Introduced by Fredrickson, 20. WHEREAS, Deepavali, also commonly known as Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the largest and most anticipated holidays in Indian tradition and is celebrated every autumn during the Hindu lunar month of Ashwayuja, also known as Ashwin; and WHEREAS, Deepavali is celebrated over five days, each day having particular significance and traditions, and the rituals of highest importance occur on the third day; and WHEREAS, Deepavali is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving, marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu community, and is celebrated by bringing families together, giving gifts, and celebrating other familial traditions; and WHEREAS, Deepavali is a uniting force, as it is celebrated by the majority of people from India, regardless of their faith, and is celebrated by more than one billion people worldwide; and WHEREAS, Deepavali is recognized as an enduring symbol of the triumph of goodness, light, and knowledge over wickedness and darkness; and WHEREAS, the vibrant Hindu community contributes tremendously to the vitality of the State of Nebraska by enriching the lives of its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION: 1. That the Legislature recognizes the celebration of Deepavali …
Sponsors
- John Fredrickson (NP, 20) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : President/Speaker signed
- : Adopted
- : Laid over
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LR424?
- LR424 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Recognize the celebration of Deepavali and its significance to all Nebraskans who celebrate the holiday.
- What is the status of LR424?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: President/Speaker signed (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored LR424?
- John Fredrickson (NP, 20).
- Where is the official record for LR424?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=65162
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