Margo Juarez

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Representative Margo Juarez (5)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on LB 316

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Representative Margo Juarez (5)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 316

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Representative Margo Juarez (5)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

Voted no on LB 316

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Representative Margo Juarez (5)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Margo Juarez (5)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Margo Juarez (5)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Margo Juarez (5)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Margo Juarez (5)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Margo Juarez (5)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Margo Juarez (5)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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LB 519 - Require independent confirmatory testing of potential items of contraband or drugs in prisons

Introduced by
Margo Juarez
Last updated 3 months ago

1 Co-Sponsor

Require independent confirmatory testing of potential items of contraband or drugs in prisons

STATUS

Placed on Final Reading

LB 676 - Change and eliminate provisions relating to certified nurse midwives and provide for applicability of the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act

Introduced by
Ben Hansen , Margo Juarez , Ashlei Spivey
Last updated 3 months ago

3 Co-Sponsors

Change and eliminate provisions relating to certified nurse midwives and provide for applicability of the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act

STATUS

Placed on Select File with ER60

LB 461 - Change provisions of the Cities of the First Class Firefighters Retirement Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Margo Juarez
Last updated 2 months ago

1 Co-Sponsor

Change provisions of the Cities of the First Class Firefighters Retirement Act

STATUS

Motion to suspend rules to indefinitely postpone withdrawn

LB 179 - Change retirement contribution rates under the Police Officers Retirement Act and optional benefit forms under the Cities of the First Class Firefighters Retirement Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Stan Clouse , Margo Juarez
Last updated about 2 months ago

2 Co-Sponsors

Change retirement contribution rates under the Police Officers Retirement Act and optional benefit forms under the Cities of the First Class Firefighters Retirement Act

STATUS

Provisions/portions of LB461 amended into LB179 by AM592

LR 203 - Interim study to evaluate the existing passenger rail infrastructure in Nebraska

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
George Dungan , Margo Juarez
Last updated 3 months ago

2 Co-Sponsors

Interim study to evaluate the existing passenger rail infrastructure in Nebraska

STATUS

Dungan name added

LR 204 - Interim study to examine the causes of burnout in kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers and its impact on teachers and students

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Margo Juarez
Last updated 3 months ago

1 Co-Sponsor

Interim study to examine the causes of burnout in kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers and its impact on teachers and students

STATUS

Referred to Education Committee

LB 417 - Provide for administration of the Nebraska Promise Program by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, adopt the College Promise Act, and change provisions relating to the Quality Education Accountability Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Eliot Bostar , Danielle Conrad , Margo Juarez
Last updated 4 months ago

3 Co-Sponsors

Provide for administration of the Nebraska Promise Program by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, adopt the College Promise Act, and change provisions relating to the Quality Education Accountability Act

STATUS

Placed on General File with AM748

LB 518 - Change requirements for a report by the Department of Correctional Services and Board of Parole

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Margo Juarez
Last updated 4 months ago

1 Co-Sponsor

Change requirements for a report by the Department of Correctional Services and Board of Parole

STATUS

Placed on General File

LB 299 - Allow eligible aliens and dependents to receive public benefits relating to employment

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Margo Juarez
Last updated 5 months ago

1 Co-Sponsor

Allow eligible aliens and dependents to receive public benefits relating to employment

STATUS

Juarez AM727 to AM464 filed

LB 330 - Change provisions relating to the sales tax rate and create the Alcohol Addiction Prevention and Treatment Fund

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Margo Juarez
Last updated 5 months ago

1 Co-Sponsor

Change provisions relating to the sales tax rate and create the Alcohol Addiction Prevention and Treatment Fund

STATUS

Notice of hearing for March 20, 2025

BIOGRAPHY

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Nebraska Representative

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Nebraska Representative

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Biography

Margo Juarez, born and raised in South Omaha, Nebraska, has dedicated her career to public service and community engagement. After spending time in Utah, Colorado, and Oregon due to her then-husband's career, she returned to Omaha in 2014 to care for her mother. Juarez has two adult children who also reside in Omaha. She retired from federal service, having worked as an auditor for the Internal Revenue Service and as a claims processor for the Social Security Administration. In 2021, she was appointed to the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and was elected to the position in 2022. In 2024, Juarez was elected to represent District 5 in the Nebraska Legislature, succeeding Mike McDonnell. ,

Education

Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Political Experience

Appointed to the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education in 2021; elected in 2022.
Elected to the Nebraska Legislature representing District 5 in 2024.

Notable Achievements and Positions

Advocated for underrepresented populations, including property owners, renters, families in government-subsidized housing, trans youth, and racial and ethnic minorities.
Opposed the allocation of state funds for K-12 private education, emphasizing that private schools do not accept all students.
Supported the development of mass transportation options, such as a commuter train between Omaha and Lincoln, to drive economic development.

Juarez's commitment to public service and her advocacy for inclusive policies reflect her dedication to the diverse communities of District 5.

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