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Ben Hansen
NE Senate District 16
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 19Healthcare 15Education 7Labor & Employment 5Economy & Taxes 4Social Services & Welfare 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Criminal Justice & Policing 2Other 2Agriculture 1Banking & Finance 1Civil Rights & Liberties 1Environment & Energy 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Housing 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE Senate District 16 current
Nebraska |
Nonpartisan | Jan 9, 2019 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,764 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB 1181 — Change provisions relating to the rights of victims of certain crimes | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 838 — Change provisions relating to the financial exploitation of vulnerable or senior adults, rules and codes of procedure, decedents' estates… | Abstain | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1101 — Change provisions of the Judges Retirement Act | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 596 — Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1001 — Change and eliminate provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosures, licenses and wagering on horseracing, assistance to problem… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 972 — Adopt the Recreational Vehicle Industry Regulation Act and change provisions relating to parking spaces for handicapped or disabled… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 596 — Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 596 — Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Abstain | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1205 — Require the Department of Economic Development to award grants under the Business Innovation Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 985 — Change provisions relating to guardians and conservators | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 835 — Change and eliminate provisions relating to fees of the Secretary of State, notices of liens under the Uniform Federal Lien Registration… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 985 — Change provisions relating to guardians and conservators | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 847 — Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 985 — Change provisions relating to guardians and conservators | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1235 — Change provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 847 — Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1235 — Change provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1155 — Change provisions relating to legislative oversight | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1155 — Change provisions relating to legislative oversight | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 847 — Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Abstain | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 455 — Change provisions of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act relating to injury reports and workers' compensation insurance policies and… | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (37 as lead sponsor)
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LB 1157
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Provide payment method requirements for health insurers, health insurer vendors, and care management organizations
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LB 1259
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Adopt the Grid Modernization Act
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LB 1013
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Change and eliminate provisions relating to names of state institutions and requirements relating to gender at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers
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LB 1258
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Rename the Livestock Brand Act as the Livestock Protection Act, eliminate the Nebraska Brand Committee, and change, provide, and eliminate provisions relating…
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LB 1257
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Eliminate certain sales tax exemptions, impose sales and use taxes on certain services, change school district levy limitations, eliminate the School District…
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LB 1233
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Adopt the Developmental Disabilities Provider Excessive Training and Cost Reduction Act
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LB 892
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Change requirements relating to licensure of massage therapy establishments
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LB 677
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Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act and provide for regulation of medical cannabis
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LB 652
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Terminate the Board of Educational Lands and Funds
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Constitutional amendment to eliminate provisions creating the Board of Educational Lands and Funds
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