This legislative resolution congratulates the University of Nebraska men's basketball team and Head Coach Fred Hoiberg on achieving the program's first NCAA Tournament victory. The bill formally recognizes the team's historic season, which included a 76-47 win over Troy in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the coach and the university team as a gesture of appreciation. This measure does not alter any laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of the athletic achievement.
This legislative resolution formally commends Mayor David P. Black of Papillion, Nebraska, for his seventeen years of leadership in the city. The document highlights his contributions to economic growth, community development, and maintaining affordable tax rates while managing rapid population expansion. It serves as an official acknowledgment of his achievements in attracting major businesses and improving city infrastructure, with a copy sent to the mayor for his records.
This legislative resolution congratulates the Howells-Dodge High School girls basketball team for winning the 2026 Nebraska Class D-1 State Basketball Championship. The bill formally recognizes the team's 45-42 victory over Bloomfield High School and their season record of 22 wins and 7 losses under Coach Scott Polacek. Copies of the resolution are sent to the team and coach as an official acknowledgment of their achievement. This document serves as a ceremonial recognition rather than a policy change or funding measure.
This legislative resolution formally congratulates Bonita Williams on her 100th birthday, which occurs on March 31, 2026. The bill directly affects Bonita Williams, a centenarian from Rock County, Nebraska, by having the state legislature send her a copy of the resolution as a gesture of recognition. It acknowledges her life history, including her upbringing on farms, her career as a teacher, her dairy farm, and her current residence at Rock County Long Term Care. The resolution highlights her personal achievements, such as teaching cribbage to students and her reputation for baking cinnamon rolls. This is a ceremonial measure with no regulatory or funding implications.
This legislative resolution congratulates the Ashland-Greenwood High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Class C-1 State Basketball Championship. The document formally recognizes the team's achievement of defeating Douglas County West High School in the championship game with a 42-39 score and their overall 28-1 season record. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the team and their coach, Jacob Mohs, as a gesture of appreciation for their accomplishment.
This legislative resolution congratulates the Nebraska Library Commission on its 125th anniversary of service to the state. The bill formally acknowledges the Commission's long history since its 1901 establishment and recognizes its role in supporting public, academic, school, and special libraries across Nebraska. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Nebraska Library Commission as a gesture of appreciation for its century-long contribution to information access and community development.
This legislative resolution directs the Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study of inland port authorities in Nebraska. The study will examine how these authorities currently operate and assess their progress in developing land, infrastructure, and economic opportunities within their designated areas. The committee is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature upon completing the study. This measure does not create new laws or funding but initiates an informational review to better understand the current state and potential of inland port operations.
This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study of managed care organizations that administer Medicaid services for low-income residents, children, seniors, and disabled individuals. The study will examine three main areas: prior authorization processes including approval times and appeal procedures, coding and downcoding practices that affect provider reimbursement, and the overall structure of contracts with the three managed care organizations currently in use. The committee will review how these organizations handle claims, use artificial intelligence in coding decisions, and manage patient stays, then submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature. This action does not change existing laws but establishes a review process to address concerns about transparency, timeliness, and consistency in healthcare administration.
This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Judiciary Committee to conduct an interim study on the state's guardianship laws and procedures. The study will examine how judges receive information before making guardianship decisions, review best practices from other jurisdictions, assess volunteer guardian recruitment and support, and evaluate available resources for individuals under guardianship. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature once the review is complete. This measure focuses on gathering information to potentially improve how guardianship cases are handled in Nebraska.
This legislative resolution directs the Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on whether residential and commercial building codes should be aligned. The study will examine the energy impact studies and return on investment for residential building codes while also identifying a reliable source for similar data on commercial building codes. This research is specifically tied to analyzing the potential implications of a related bill, LB1227, introduced in the same legislative session. The committee will compile its findings and recommendations and submit them to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature for further consideration.
This legislative resolution directs the Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on any issues within its jurisdiction that may arise during the legislative break. The committee is tasked with investigating potential concerns and preparing a report with findings and recommendations for the Legislative Council or the full Legislature. This action is procedural and does not enact new laws or policies, but rather establishes a framework for future review and analysis. The resolution affects only the committee members and their administrative processes during the interim period.
This legislative resolution directs the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee to conduct an interim study on barriers preventing the adoption of multiple employer insurance plans in Nebraska. Multiple employer insurance plans allow small businesses to pool their risks and purchase health insurance together, which could lower costs and improve coverage options for employees. The study will examine current state and federal laws and regulations that may hinder the implementation of these plans. The committee is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature once the study is complete.
