LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers reached the final day for introducing legislation Wednesday as the 109th Legislature continued work during the second session of the 2025–26 biennium, according to State Sen. Paul Strommen of District 47.

Public hearings on newly introduced legislation began Jan. 20, with a total of 545 bills introduced this session. Any measures not resolved during the 2025 session automatically carried over into 2026.

Strommen said he is sponsoring four bills this year. LB 1229 would create the Rural Health Transformation Fund to manage federal funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the Rural Health Transformation Program. LB 1230 proposes updates to Nebraska’s mobile home laws aimed at reducing title barriers, clarifying abandonment and disposal procedures, and strengthening ownership and lien protections.

Another proposal, LB 1231, would transfer $26,000 in unused funds from the Panhandle Improvement Project Cash Fund to the Animal Damage Control Cash Fund for fiscal year 2026–27. LB 1232 would update Nebraska’s Game Law to allow the Game and Parks Commission to issue limited mountain lion hunting permits to qualifying landowners, leaseholders and certain immediate family members, similar to existing provisions for other game species.

On Thursday, Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke delivered the State of the Judiciary address, thanking lawmakers for continued funding of the judicial branch amid budget constraints. Funke also recognized judges for managing heavy caseloads while facing public scrutiny.

Legislative debate during the week focused primarily on carryover bills, with five measures advancing from General File to Select File by Friday’s adjournment.

Strommen encouraged constituents to remain engaged and said his office is available to address questions or concerns.