This resolution honors Jack Hoffman, a Nebraska native who inspired millions through his childhood battle with brain cancer and his role in founding the Team Jack Foundation (which raised over $14 million for pediatric cancer research). It recognizes his perseverance and strength, and extends condolences to his family following his death in January 2025 at age 19. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute with no policy changes or funding impacts.
This is a symbolic legislative resolution (not a law) designating February 2025 as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month" in Nebraska. It formally recognizes Turner syndrome - a chromosomal condition affecting about 1 in 2,000 female births - and aims to raise public awareness about the condition's health challenges, including cardiac risks and learning difficulties. The resolution expresses support for individuals with Turner syndrome, their families, and caregivers, but does not create new policies or affect any legal rights or obligations. As a recognition measure, it has no binding effect beyond promoting awareness.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) expressing legislative sympathy for the family of former Nebraska State Senator Joe Thomas Vosoba, who died January 15, 2025. It honors his service as a senator (1958-1960), his work promoting Czech culture in Nebraska, and his military service. The resolution formally conveys the legislature's condolences to his family and directs that a copy be sent to them. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact.
This resolution formally congratulates the Shelton High School girls' volleyball team for winning the 2024 Class D-2 State Volleyball Championship. It specifically acknowledges their victory over Leyton High School on November 9, 2024, and sends copies of the resolution to the team and their coach, Misti Potter, as a ceremonial recognition of their achievement.
LB 418 would have amended Nebraska's Funeral Directing and Embalming Practice Act to explicitly allow nonlicensed funeral directors and embalmers to officiate at funeral ceremonies. This change would have removed a prior restriction in Section 38-1424 that prohibited such officiation, directly affecting nonlicensed individuals working in funeral services. The bill was introduced on January 17, 2025, referred to the Health and Human Services Committee on January 22, and was withdrawn on January 29, 2025. It did not advance beyond committee referral.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) congratulating Caleb Erwin, a Laurel, Nebraska, resident and member of Boy Scout Troop 208, on earning the Eagle Scout rank. It formally recognizes his achievement of the Boy Scouts of America's highest rank, which required 21 merit badges, leadership, and a community service project (painting playground equipment and cleaning Laurel City Park). The resolution directs the Nebraska Legislature to send a copy of the resolution to Caleb Erwin. It does not create new policies or affect any laws or individuals beyond this specific recognition.
This is a ceremonial legislative resolution (LR 9) congratulating the Wausa High School one-act play team for winning the 2024 Class D-1 Nebraska School Activities Association State Play Production Championship. It specifically recognizes their first-place finish with a score of 178 points for their production "Torn, the Seven Deadly Sins," as well as individual awards received by team members. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a formal expression of legislative recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Nebraska Legislature on January 22, 2025.
This legislative resolution (LR 8) is a ceremonial expression of congratulations from the Nebraska Legislature to Aric Hall of Coleridge for earning the Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. It specifically recognizes his achievement of the highest scouting rank, which required earning 21 merit badges (including 14 required), demonstrating leadership and service - such as organizing the refurbishment of Coleridge's War Memorial. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply formally acknowledges Aric's accomplishment and directs that a copy be sent to him. As a commemorative resolution, it does not affect any laws or regulations.
This resolution formally congratulates Cade Wakeley of Wausa, Nebraska, on earning the Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. It recognizes his completion of 21 merit badges, leadership requirements, and a community project installing benches at Gladstone Park. The resolution has no binding effect or policy impact - it serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment from the Nebraska Legislature. A copy will be sent directly to Cade Wakeley.
This is a symbolic legislative resolution (not a law) congratulating the Stuart High School football team for winning Nebraska's Class D-6 state championship in 2024. It specifically recognizes their first-ever state title victory (a 42-38 win over Sumner-Eddyville-Miller) and their role as positive role models. The resolution directs the Nebraska Legislature to formally congratulate the team and coach Colin Schurman, with copies sent to them. It does not create new policies or affect any laws or funding.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), passed by the Nebraska Legislature to honor former President Jimmy Carter. It formally recognizes his service to the U.S. and global humanitarian work, including his Nobel Peace Prize and founding of the Carter Center. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and directs that a copy be sent to them. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or policy impact.
This bill authorizes the Nebraska Legislative Council to spend specific funds from the General Fund to cover expenses related to the 2024 First Special Session of the state legislature. The legislation allocates a total of $126,860 across three categories, including amounts for general expenses, salaries, and per diems for staff. It also includes a provision declaring an emergency to allow the bill to take effect immediately upon passing.
