Rep. Bob Hallstrom

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 1163 amends rules for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) liens on properties. It changes how delinquent annual PACE assessments become liens: for single-family homes, liens are recorded immediately upon assessment (not when delinquent), while non-residential properties require recording after delinquency. The bill clarifies lien priority - PACE liens rank below prior mortgages for single-family homes but match tax lien status for other properties - and specifies that delinquent PACE assessments may be extinguished in foreclosure if sale proceeds are insufficient. This directly affects property owners with PACE financing, particularly those selling or facing foreclosure on qualifying energy-efficiency projects.

Maddy summaryLB 965 prohibits sexual abuse of probationers, problem-solving court participants, and individuals under guardianship or child welfare services. It creates new legal protections for these vulnerable groups by defining and prohibiting such abuse by specific professionals like conservators, guardians, and child welfare providers. The bill also grants immunity to probation employees who administer naloxone for opioid overdoses and requires sex offender registration for violations related to these new prohibitions. These changes update Nebraska's criminal code to address gaps in protecting individuals under court supervision or care.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Nebraska law to require mobile homes to have certificates of title, aligning them with other vehicles under the state's title system. It specifies that owners must provide proof of ownership (like a manufacturer's certificate, county assessment records, or court order) when applying for a title, rather than relying on landlord-tenant act provisions. The changes directly affect mobile home owners, landlords, and tenants by establishing clear title requirements for mobile homes. Key provisions include defining mobile homes in the Disposition of Personal Property Landlord and Tenant Act and harmonizing title application rules across statutes. The bill does not create new fees or penalties but modifies documentation standards for title issuance.

Maddy summaryLB 1067 adjusts how documentary stamp tax revenue is distributed to fund housing programs in Nebraska. It specifies that for every $2.82 collected on property transfers (deeds), 95 cents goes to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, 75 cents each to the Rural Workforce and Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Funds, and smaller portions to other housing-related funds. The bill harmonizes existing tax allocation rules across these funds and ensures collected revenue is used solely for designated housing purposes. This directly affects property sellers and buyers paying the transfer tax, with funds supporting affordable housing initiatives. The changes take effect upon enactment, modifying current tax distribution formulas.

Maddy summaryLB 1191 amends Nebraska's Advantage Act to adjust deadlines for meeting employment and investment targets for qualifying business projects. It changes the required timeline from four years to six years after application for most project tiers (excluding certain tier 6 projects and data centers), while maintaining tiered application fees ($1,000-$10,000) based on project size. The bill also requires annual updates to the Department of Revenue on project progress and harmonizes existing provisions. This directly affects businesses seeking Nebraska Advantage Act incentives by extending compliance deadlines and clarifying fee structures. The bill is pending before the Revenue Committee as of January 2026.

Maddy summaryLB 762 requires most health insurance policies in Nebraska to cover treatment for two specific pediatric conditions: pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). It mandates coverage for recommended treatments like antibiotics, medication, behavioral therapy, plasma exchange, and immunoglobulin, directly affecting families of children diagnosed with these conditions and insurers offering health coverage in the state. Insurers must report coverage denials for these treatments annually to the Department of Insurance, which will publish a public report starting in 2028. The bill aims to ensure access to medically necessary care for affected children without insurer denials.

Maddy summaryLB 819 amends Nebraska's Rural and Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Acts to update key definitions and program rules. It specifically revises the cost limits for qualifying workforce housing: owner-occupied units must cost no more than $375,250 (adjusted annually for inflation), and rental units no more than $325,000. The bill also requires nonprofit developers applying for grants to provide 25% matching funds and caps annual grants at $5 million per organization over two years. These changes directly affect rural communities seeking housing development funding and nonprofit organizations managing workforce housing investment funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill (LB 875) modifies Nebraska's Equipment Business Regulation Act to protect equipment dealers from unfair supplier practices. It prohibits suppliers from forcing dealers to accept unwanted equipment or parts (Section 87-704), and requires suppliers to provide annual opportunities for dealers to return surplus parts with specific credit terms (Section 87-706). Key provisions include: dealers must be allowed to return parts worth at least 6% of their annual purchases, receive 85% credit based on current prices, and have 90 days for credit issuance. The bill directly affects dealers who sell equipment like agricultural or construction machinery, ensuring fairer terms in their agreements and part returns.

Maddy summaryLB 115 increases the income tax credit for volunteer emergency responders in Nebraska from its previous amount to $1,250 per year. It directly affects volunteer firefighters, emergency responders, and rescue squad members who are certified as active for the prior year. The bill changes qualification rules by requiring departments to submit certified lists of eligible volunteers to the state by February 15 each year, and volunteers claim the credit on their state tax returns using certification documents. The amendment replaces the previous credit amount and procedures under the Volunteer Emergency Responders Incentive Act.

Maddy summaryLB 339 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to annually report on federal child care subsidy payments to licensed providers. The department must submit, by February 1 each year, a summary detailing reimbursed claims from the previous calendar year - including the number of child care days paid monthly for each provider. This bill does not alter eligibility rules, funding, or program operations; it solely adds a reporting requirement. The report will help track how the federal subsidy program is utilized, with data provided to the legislature and health committee.