This legislative resolution (LR 288) is a symbolic gesture congratulating Hillrise Elementary School in Elkhorn, Nebraska, for being named a 2025 Nebraska Department of Education Blue Ribbon School. The resolution recognizes the school's achievement in meeting high performance standards on state assessments and closing achievement gaps between student groups. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies; it simply offers formal acknowledgment through a written resolution sent to the school. The bill directly affects Hillrise Elementary School by formally honoring its educational accomplishments.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating the Elkhorn North High School boys golf team for winning the 2025 NSAA Class B Boys Golf State Championship. It formally recognizes their victory at the May 27-28 championship in Gering, Nebraska, where they achieved a two-day score of 605. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the team and their coach, Calvin Thompson. It has no policy impact or funding provisions, serving solely as a symbolic honor.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) for purchasing 202 acres of farmland for over $5 million. The resolution acknowledges the purchase despite documented concerns: the land was appraised at $11,000/acre ($2.3M total) but bought at $25,000/acre ($5.1M), with the $2.7M difference paid by ratepayers. It references unresolved conflict-of-interest questions involving NPPD staff and a closed board meeting about the transaction. The resolution does not change policy or address the financial discrepancy but formally honors the purchase.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes). It formally congratulates Wayne Mills, a 99-year-old World War II veteran from Broken Bow, Nebraska, and Post 3576 of the American Legion for receiving Nebraska's "Celebrating 80 Years of Victory medal." The resolution acknowledges Mills' service, including combat in the Battle of the Bulge, and his role guarding prisoners of war and locating fallen soldiers after the war. The Legislature passed it to honor Mills' contributions and his post's recognition, with a copy sent to him and the post.
This is a ceremonial legislative resolution (not a bill), recognizing Steve Hennessy, a Lincoln resident, for overcoming significant life adversity and his decades-long dedication as a janitor at Lincoln's Denney Federal Building. The resolution highlights his independent living after foster care, 40+ years of perfect work attendance, community connections with federal staff, and his 2015 "Goodwill International Achiever" award. It has no policy impact or affected parties beyond honoring Hennessy personally, with a copy to be sent to him. The resolution was adopted and signed by Nebraska's legislature on June 2, 2025.
Legislative Resolution 277 honors Casey Clements, head coach of Elmwood-Murdock High School's Spirit Squad, for being named the 2025 NCA-Hudl Cheer Coach of the Year by the Nebraska Coaches Association. The resolution, adopted by the Nebraska Legislature, formally congratulates her on her decade-long coaching service and recognizes her peer-selected award. Copies of the resolution were directed to be sent to Clements and her school. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding policy impact.
Legislative Resolution 276 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Nebraska Legislature to honor Andrew Ozaki on his retirement after 43 years as KETV's Lincoln Bureau Chief. The resolution expresses appreciation for his journalism career, which included decades of covering the Nebraska Legislature and state government, and a copy will be sent to Ozaki. This non-binding resolution does not create policy changes but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 University of Nebraska at Omaha women's softball team's AIAW Women's College World Series championship. It formally congratulates the team on their historic victory, which occurred before softball became a sanctioned women's sport at UNO. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions; it solely serves as symbolic recognition. A copy will be sent to the University of Nebraska at Omaha as part of the commemoration.
This legislative resolution (LR 270) formally congratulates the students of Omaha South High School's JROTC program for winning first place overall at the Battalion Regional Raider Competition in South Dakota. It recognizes their victory in multiple categories, including the obstacle course, physical endurance, and team events, while noting their second-place finish in the gauntlet. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policies or affect any regulations - its sole purpose is to publicly acknowledge the students' achievement through a formal legislative expression of support.
This bill (LR 271) is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Ben Robison, an FFA advisor from Alma, Nebraska, for receiving the 2025 FFA Advisor of the Year Award from the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely expresses legislative recognition of Robison's work supporting agricultural education. The resolution formally "congratulates" him and directs that a copy be sent to him. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond symbolic acknowledgment.
This is a legislative resolution (not a bill), formally congratulating the Lincoln Southwest High School girls soccer team for winning the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association Class A state championship. The resolution recognizes their 2-1 victory over Omaha Marian, their back-to-back state titles, and their 18-1 season record. It directs the Legislature to send copies of the resolution to the team and head coach Thomas Nettleton. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change Nebraska's legislative term limits from two to three consecutive terms for state legislators. If approved by voters, it would amend Article III, Section 12 of the Nebraska Constitution to allow members to serve up to three consecutive terms (instead of two) in the Legislature. Key provisions include counting service beyond half a term as a full term and excluding pre-2001 service toward the limit. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2026 general election to take effect.
