StateNebraska

LB 122: Require display of the state and national motto in schools

Glen MeyerIntroduced

LB 122 status: Introduced — Indefinitely postponed (updated Apr 17, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score45/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Require display of the state and national motto in schools. Currently in Nebraska Legislature.

Key analysis

Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect on environmental policy

Risks

  • No direct effect on environmental policy

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Negligible impact on the state economy

Risks

  • Minor costs for signage procurement and installation

Society

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Encourages displays of national and state heritage

Risks

  • Potential for First Amendment litigation regarding the Establishment Clause
  • May create friction in diverse student populations
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full legislative text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Indefinitely postponed

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Committee

Upcoming
3

Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

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