This legislative resolution (LR 43) formally congratulates Ethan Hardin of Malcolm, Nebraska, on earning the Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. It recognizes his achievement of 21 merit badges, completion of a community service project installing a dry creek bed at Lincoln's Turpin Outdoor Education Center, and his award on August 22, 2024. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, with no new laws, funding, or obligations created, and it directs that a copy be sent to Ethan Hardin.
This bill (LR 11CA) proposed a constitutional amendment to ban all taxes in Nebraska except retail sales taxes and excise taxes, effective January 1, 2028. It would have prohibited state and local governments from imposing income taxes, property taxes, or other tax types. The amendment required voter approval in the November 2026 election and included specific ballot language. However, the bill was withdrawn on February 13, 2025, and is no longer active.
LB 331 proposed replacing Nebraska's existing income, property, sales, and other taxes with a single "consumption tax" on goods and services, effective by 2028. It would have terminated the state income tax, property tax, sales tax, inheritance tax, and related laws by December 2027, while defining taxable items like groceries and education services. The bill aimed to shift the tax burden from income and property to consumption, with specific rules for exemptions and tax calculations. However, the bill was withdrawn on February 13, 2025, and is no longer active. As a withdrawn proposal, it did not become law or affect any taxpayers.
This Nebraska constitutional amendment (LR 10CA) would have required the state to impose a consumption or excise tax on all new goods and services starting January 1, 2028, with only grocery items for off-premises consumption exempt. It would have affected all Nebraskans purchasing new products or services, as the tax would apply broadly except for groceries. The bill was withdrawn on February 13, 2025, and did not advance further. It proposed a constitutional change to mandate this tax structure, which would have been implemented without legislative approval beyond the amendment itself. The proposal was never voted on by the public.
This is a ceremonial legislative resolution (not a law), honoring John Cook upon his retirement as head coach of the University of Nebraska volleyball team. It expresses the Nebraska Legislature's gratitude for his 25-year career, during which he led the team to four NCAA championships and numerous accolades. The resolution formally congratulates him on his achievements and thanks him for his contributions to Nebraska. It has no policy impact, as it solely serves to recognize his service.
This legislative resolution (LR 38) formally congratulates the Sandy Creek High School football team and quarterback Ethan Shaw for winning Nebraska's 2024 Class D-1 state championship. It recognizes the team's perfect 13-0 season and Shaw's designation as Class D-1 Player of the Year. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses the Nebraska Legislature's recognition of this athletic achievement. The resolution was adopted by the Legislature on February 11, 2025.
This legislative resolution (LR 35) formally congratulates the Gretna High School Dragons softball team for winning the 2024 Nebraska School Activities Association Class A State Softball Championship. It recognizes their 8-0 championship victory, their perfect 38-0 season record, and their status as the first team in program history to claim the Class A title. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative recognition and directs copies to the team and head coach. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies beyond this acknowledgment.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Senator Joseph Robert Kerrey. It formally thanks Kerrey - Nebraska's former governor, U.S. Senator, and Medal of Honor recipient - for his service to Nebraska and the U.S., specifically recognizing his military heroism in Vietnam and political career. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses legislative gratitude and directs a copy to Kerrey. Nebraska's legislature passed it unanimously with no recorded opposition.
This legislative resolution (LR 36) formally recognizes February 2025 as Black History Month in Nebraska. It does not create new laws or policies but encourages all Nebraskans to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans to the state's history and culture. The resolution provides no funding, mandates, or enforcement mechanisms - its purpose is purely symbolic recognition. It directly affects Nebraska residents by inviting them to observe and honor Black history during February 2025.
LB 574, introduced in Nebraska in 2025, would have established specific rights for certified firefighters and emergency personnel, including paramedics and EMTs. The bill required formal investigations into complaints against firefighters to follow strict procedures: providing written summaries before interviews, recording all interviews, allowing legal or union representation, and maintaining confidentiality of all records. It also guaranteed firefighters access to mental health services, safe working conditions, and the right to challenge disciplinary actions through grievance processes. The bill further prohibited mandatory polygraph exams and protected firefighters' personal information, while allowing off-duty political activity and access to personnel records. (Note: The bill was withdrawn on February 7, 2025, and did not become law.)
LB 577 would have changed Nebraska's rules for pharmacies that dispense prescriptions remotely (without a physical storefront). It required remote pharmacies to be at least 10 miles from the nearest physical pharmacy, mandated live video connections between remote sites and supervising pharmacists, and required pharmacists to visit remote sites at least once monthly. The bill also updated how pharmacists verify prescription accuracy when technicians assist, allowing remote verification only under specific conditions like live video or in-person checks at the dispensing location. However, the bill was withdrawn on February 7, 2025, and did not become law.
This is a ceremonial legislative resolution (LR 34) expressing the Nebraska Legislature's sympathy to the family and friends of Walter Horner Radcliffe, a longtime Nebraska lobbyist, government relations professional, and former legislative staff member who died in December 2024. The resolution formally recognizes his career spanning decades in Nebraska government, including service as a legislative page, counsel to committees, and founding Nebraska's oldest lobbying firm. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is solely a symbolic gesture of respect. The resolution was adopted by the Legislature on February 6, 2025.
