This legislative resolution formally recognizes and congratulates the Sandy Creek Cougars football team for winning the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association Class D-1 State Football Championship. The bill acknowledges the team's victory over the Crofton Warriors and their achievement as back-to-back state champions, noting the support from teachers, administrators, parents, and the community. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the team and their coach, Andrew Kuta, as an official record of the Legislature's appreciation for their athletic accomplishment.
This legislative resolution congratulates Omaha North High School wrestler Terence Crawford Jr. for winning the 2026 Nebraska State Wrestling Championship in the Boys Class A 106-pound division. The bill formally recognizes his athletic achievement and acknowledges the support of his teachers, administrators, parents, and community members. It directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the high school and the wrestler. This is a ceremonial measure that expresses appreciation for a student-athlete's success rather than implementing new policy.
This legislative resolution congratulates the American Legion on its 107th anniversary of service to the military and veterans. The bill formally recognizes the organization's long history of supporting veterans and their families across Nebraska and the United States. It expresses appreciation to Nebraska Legionnaires for their contributions to the state and nation. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to the American Legion Department of Nebraska.
This legislative resolution congratulates Kameron Green Jr., a wrestler from Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska, for winning the gold medal in the 2026 Boys Class A 144-pound State Wrestling Championship. The document formally recognizes his athletic achievement and acknowledges the support he received from teachers, administrators, parents, and the community during the competition. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to both the school and the wrestler as a gesture of appreciation for his performance at the state level.
This legislative resolution expresses the Nebraska Legislature's sympathy and condolences to the family of Kellie John, a longtime Buffalo County Register of Deeds who passed away on February 21, 2026. The document formally recognizes her 52-year career in public service, her leadership roles in statewide county clerk associations, and her contributions to land record preservation and community activities. A copy of the resolution will be sent directly to John's family as a gesture of respect for her legacy.
This bill appropriates $3,217,273 from the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 to the State Racing and Gaming Commission (Program 166) to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1001. It also sets a salary limit of $154,334 for FY2026-27 and amends funding allocations for the Gamblers Assistance Program (Program 164), including $1,150,000 in state aid for FY2026-27. The bill directly affects state agencies managing gambling assistance programs by providing specific funding for their operations. This is a procedural appropriation bill, not a policy change.
LB 720 creates a temporary, nonrenewable license allowing body artists to practice at specific events in Nebraska for up to seven consecutive days. It directly affects body artists licensed in other states who attend events like festivals or conventions but aren't licensed in Nebraska. To qualify, applicants must hold a valid out-of-state license, submit a completed application, government ID, their license copy, and a sponsorship letter from a licensed facility or event organizer. The license includes the artist's name, approved event location, and expiration date, with a $50 fee paid to the Professional and Occupational Cash Credentialing Fund. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to inspect facilities for compliance, with violations subject to the same penalties as permanent license holders.
Nebraska Legislative Bill LB 956 requires public colleges and universities to collect and report annual compensation data for administrators, full-time instructional faculty, and adjunct faculty. The bill mandates that institutions submit standardized salary and benefits information - including average pay by role, benefits breakdowns, and year-over-year changes - to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education starting July 1, 2026. The Commission must compile this data, make it publicly available on its website in searchable formats by December 31 each year, and publish an annual report without revealing individual employee names. This bill directly affects Nebraska’s public postsecondary institutions and aims to improve transparency in higher education compensation practices.
This bill (LB 771) requires transportation network companies (like ride-hailing apps) in Nebraska to clearly disclose dynamic pricing (surge pricing) before a passenger requests a ride. Companies must show a visible indicator of dynamic pricing, get explicit passenger confirmation, and provide a fare estimator showing estimated costs. During a state of emergency declared by the Governor, dynamic pricing is permitted unless the Governor specifically prohibits it in the emergency proclamation. The bill applies directly to ride-hailing companies and their passengers in Nebraska, replacing previous rules about pricing transparency.
This legislative resolution congratulates the Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School boys cross country team for becoming the first Nebraska high school team to qualify for the Nike Cross Nationals. The document formally acknowledges their achievement of placing twentieth in the national competition after earning second place at the regional championships in South Dakota. The resolution recognizes the contributions of the team members, coaches, and the broader community that supported their success. It directs that a copy of this acknowledgment be sent to the school team as official recognition of their accomplishment.
This legislative resolution congratulates David Krier, a senior runner from Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School, for winning the 2025-26 Gatorade Nebraska Boys Cross Country Player of the Year award. The document formally recognizes his athletic achievements, academic success with a 3.97 GPA, and community service contributions while noting his commitment to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Copies of the resolution will be sent to both the student and his high school to acknowledge his accomplishments as Nebraska's top high school boys cross country runner.
This legislative resolution officially designates March 2026 as Celebrate Theatre in Our Schools Month in Nebraska. It directly affects high school theatre programs, students, teachers, and the Nebraska Thespians organization by formally recognizing their contributions to education and the arts. The bill highlights the program's achievements, including its presence in over 44 schools, scholarship awards, and economic impact through ticket sales. It encourages the public to acknowledge the educational and cultural value of school theatre productions.
