LB940

Prohibit certain color additives in school meals

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Nebraska LB940 prohibits certain color additives in school meals served in public elementary and secondary schools.

Nebraska LB940 bans the use of specific color additives in school meals served in public elementary and secondary schools. The prohibited additives include Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6. The bill defines "color additive" and "school meal" based on federal statutes as they existed on January 1, 2026. The prohibition takes effect on August 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 20

1:30 PM

Education Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

Apr 9

Legislature

Passed on Final Reading 47-0-2

Apr 9

Legislature

President/Speaker signed