Rep. Ashlei Spivey

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution directs Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on maternal depression in the state. The study will gather data on mental health rates among mothers, review how maternal mental health affects children and families, and examine current screening methods and service availability. It will also compare Nebraska's approach with other states and assess whether additional funding is needed to support potential policy changes. The committee will submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the review.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Appropriations Committee to conduct an interim study on how funding is managed for services that connect child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The study will examine budget allocations, cost-sharing arrangements, reimbursement rates, and coordination between state agencies, counties, and service providers. It aims to review current financial structures and identify best practices from other states to improve fiscal oversight and accountability for youth involved in both systems. The committee will gather input from various stakeholders including agencies, providers, and affected families before submitting findings and recommendations to the Legislature.

Maddy summaryLB 1033 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to provide crisis assistance payments under the state's low-income home energy assistance program. It sets a maximum payment of $800 per program year for households facing urgent energy needs, while allowing higher amounts for "extenuating circumstances." The bill updates eligibility rules by replacing the existing provision in Section 68-1215 of Nebraska law. This directly affects low-income households in Nebraska who qualify for energy assistance and face immediate utility payment crises.

Maddy summaryLB 1111 requires data centers (especially large ones over 20 megawatts) and cryptocurrency mining operations (1-20 megawatts) to submit annual reports to Nebraska's Power Review Board detailing their electricity needs, infrastructure costs, and decommissioning plans. Public power suppliers must ensure these facilities pay the full cost of necessary infrastructure upgrades and avoid shifting costs to other customers. The bill mandates that large data centers provide security bonds for decommissioning costs and submit community benefit agreements to address local impacts. It directly affects data center operators, cryptocurrency miners, and public utilities managing electricity services in Nebraska.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 902 establishes standardized medical care protocols for incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities. It requires the Department of Correctional Services to develop clear protocols for managing chronic and acute health conditions, including timely assessments within 48 hours of health complaints (or immediately for urgent cases) and mandatory documentation of all care. The bill mandates that staff report suspected medical neglect to the Office of the Inspector General, which gains authority to investigate inmate deaths linked to care failures. These provisions directly affect inmates, correctional facilities, and the Department of Correctional Services by replacing vague "community standard" language with specific, enforceable medical care requirements.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 1014 updates the state's Limited Liability Company Act by adding electronic publication as an option for filing required business notices. It requires the Secretary of State to create a free, public web page for publishing LLC notices (such as formation, amendments, or mergers) and charges a $20 fee per notice for electronic publication. The fee covers administrative costs, with any surplus directed to the Innovation Hub Cash Fund. This bill directly affects LLC organizers and businesses needing to file these notices, replacing the previous requirement to publish in local newspapers for some filings. The law also repeals the prior notice publication rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Nebraska's minimum auto insurance requirements. It sets standard coverage limits at $25,000 per person and $50,000 total for bodily injury (or death) per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. Insurers must offer higher uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage up to $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident upon written request. The bill affects all Nebraska drivers required to carry auto insurance and changes how insurers must structure their standard policies. It repeals prior sections to implement these specific financial responsibility standards.

Maddy summaryLB 999 creates the Business Innovation and Startup Commission to support Nebraska's entrepreneurs and small businesses. The commission, composed of 10 appointed members (including rural business owners, venture capital representatives, and economic development leaders) plus two nonvoting state agency liaisons, will develop programs to address barriers like financing access and regulatory hurdles. It will evaluate existing state programs, study best practices from other states, and make recommendations to improve Nebraska's startup ecosystem. The commission will focus on expanding support for business formation, innovation, and access to capital for startups and small businesses statewide.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 750 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to increase reimbursement rates for PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program services to at least 80% of the actual cost of care provided at PACE centers. This policy change directly affects PACE providers (who deliver comprehensive medical and social services to seniors) and the elderly beneficiaries enrolled in the program. The bill amends the Health Care Facility Licensure Act to establish this 80% reimbursement benchmark as legislative intent, requiring the state agency to adjust payment rates accordingly. It does not create new funding but mandates a specific reimbursement standard for existing Medicaid-covered PACE services.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Nebraska's Legislature to reduce General Funds by $5.2 million for the Department of Correctional Services' Operations (Program 200) at the McCook Detention Facility for fiscal year 2026-27. It simultaneously requires the Department to use $5 million of General Funds for reentry and reintegration programs, covering tuition, fees, and direct costs for committed offenders. The bill directly affects the Department of Correctional Services' budget allocation and committed offenders participating in these programs. It mandates a specific reallocation of funds from facility operations to offender reentry services without creating new programs or altering eligibility.