Maddy summaryThis bill changes membership requirements for two existing state committees. For the Racial Profiling Advisory Committee, it adds specific representatives from police associations (Fraternal Order of Police, Sheriffs Association), civil rights groups (ACLU, NAACP), labor (AFL-CIO), and legal organizations (Nebraska State Bar Association), while keeping existing roles for commission directors. For the Nebraska Children's Commission, it adds a representative from a federally recognized Nebraska Indian tribe (selected from a list by the Commission on Indian Affairs) and an African American Affairs representative (selected from a list by that commission). These changes adjust who serves on the committees but do not create new policies or directly affect the public. The bill amends existing statutes governing both committees' composition.
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Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Daniel Goodwin Sr., a North Omaha businessman, civil rights leader, and community advocate who died at age 93. It expresses the Nebraska Legislature's condolences to his family and friends and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to them. The resolution recognizes his lifelong work, including his participation in the 1963 March on Washington and his role as owner of a community-focused barbershop. It has no legal effect or policy changes beyond this symbolic gesture of respect.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (LR 306), not a policy bill. It expresses the Nebraska Legislature's condolences to Todd Meneely's family, friends, and community following his death on January 7, 2026, after a car accident. The resolution honors Meneely's legacy as a three-time NCAA Division II wrestling champion, four-time Nebraska state champion, and community mentor who coached young athletes. The Legislature will send a copy of this resolution to his family. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents.
Maddy summaryThis resolution proposes an interim study by Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to evaluate creating a neighborhood-level data system for the state, modeled after the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership. The study would assess how to collect and share localized data on housing, health, education, and environment to support community development. It will examine best practices, infrastructure needs, partnerships, and governance models for building such a system. The committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study. (Note: This is a study resolution, not an enacted law, so it does not directly affect any group yet.)
Maddy summaryLR 213 is a legislative resolution directing Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study. The study will examine how neighborhood-level investments - such as housing conditions, safety improvements, and community stability - affect youth outcomes, including educational attainment, youth violence rates, and long-term well-being. It will evaluate these connections and explore place-based solutions to address disparities between neighborhoods. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature upon completing the study.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution (LR 165) directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to study nonprofit organizations in North and South Omaha - historically marginalized communities - to understand their geographic density, economic impact, and alignment with community needs. The study will examine how nonprofits interact with local businesses, funding sources, governance structures, and whether their work supports sustainable growth or unintentionally limits community-led solutions. It aims to assess if current nonprofit activities foster trust and opportunity or reinforce dependency in these neighborhoods. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (LR 173) directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to study financial and structural barriers preventing Nebraskans from buying homes. It will examine specific issues like high down payments, limited credit access, rising housing costs, and insufficient affordable housing supply. The committee will assess how these barriers affect economic mobility and evaluate potential policy solutions. Upon completion, the committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature. This study aims to inform future policy decisions but does not create new laws or directly change current housing programs.
Maddy summaryThis resolution directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on how lead and environmental pollutants impact community health, with a focus on historically marginalized or economically distressed areas. The study will examine correlations between pollution exposure and outcomes like juvenile justice involvement, educational attainment, and health disparities, while mapping pollution patterns against community demographics and school performance. It does not enact new laws but will gather data for potential future policy decisions.
Maddy summaryLB 48 establishes a five-year pilot program for Family Resource and Juvenile Assessment Centers in Nebraska's metropolitan cities. These centers will provide free, 24/7 support services - including mental health counseling, family support, educational resources, and trauma-informed care - to youth and families at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. To qualify, centers must partner with community organizations, meet quality standards through a formal designation process, and track outcomes to measure success in preventing justice system involvement. Two centers will be designated under this program, focusing on addressing root causes like family dynamics and mental health through community-driven solutions.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1 million from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund for each of fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The funds are specifically designated for Program 33 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 48 (which establishes Medicaid managed care reforms). The appropriation includes a $60,000 annual cap on salary and per diem expenses for the program. The bill becomes effective September 1, 2025, and directly affects Medicaid program administration.