Nebraska · 109th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LB 970: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state plan amendment to include a program of early literacy promotion and intervention in well-child visits under the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
LB 970 is a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state plan amendment to include a program of early literacy promotion and intervention in well-child visits under the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services program. Primary sponsor: Dunixi Guereca (Nonpartisan). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Indefinitely postponed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Nonpartisan 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunixi Guereca | Primary sponsor | Nonpartisan | Legislature | 7 |
| John Cavanaugh | Co-sponsor | Nonpartisan | Legislature | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Indefinitely postponed
- Guereca AM2229 filed
- Notice of hearing for February 20, 2026
- Cavanaugh, J. name added
- Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
- Kauth FA626 filed
- Date of introduction