Nebraska Online Sports Betting Legislation Moves Forward, But Time Running Thin

A piece of online sports betting legislation moved out of committee Monday afternoon, but its chances of approval during the state s special legislative session on property tax relief may now be coming into question.

The Nebraska General Affairs Committee approved Sen. Eliot Bostar s (D-29) legislation, which will place an online sports betting question on an upcoming general election ballot for voter approval.

However, Bostar s accompanying legislation, , did not move out of committee, which would delay the sports betting referendum question until the November 2026 ballot.

Questions Abound on Process

Bostar his legislative package to the committee earlier this month during the state s special session on property tax relief. Bostar s legislation amends the Neb…