Rep. John Arch

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) honoring Mogens C. Bay, chairman of Valmont Industries (Omaha-based), for his leadership, commitment to Nebraska, and contributions to industry, community, and philanthropy. The Nebraska Legislature formally recognizes him for receiving the Distinguished NEBRASKAlander Award at the Statehood Day Dinner on February 28, 2026. The resolution includes no new laws or funding - it simply expresses legislative appreciation and will be presented to Mr. Bay.

Maddy summaryLR 342 is a commemorative legislative resolution honoring Steve Hornady, president of Hornady Manufacturing Company in Grand Island. It recognizes his leadership in manufacturing, community philanthropy (including over $1 million in donations to cancer research and youth programs), and service to Nebraska through organizations like the Nebraska State Chamber and Grand Island schools. The resolution, adopted by the Nebraska Legislature on February 26, 2026, formally acknowledges his contributions and includes a copy sent to Mr. Hornady. This is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryLB 261 is Nebraska's state budget bill for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, allocating funds for government operations, education, capital projects, and federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. It reappropriates unspent balances from previous years and specifies how federal recovery funds must be used, including restrictions on salary spending. The bill requires agencies to submit detailed budget reports and limits total salary/wage expenditures unless federal funds cover the excess. This directly affects all state agencies, universities, and programs receiving state or federal funds during the 2025-2027 budget period.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 264 moves specific state funds into the General Fund to support broader state operations. The bill requires transferring $8.25 million from the State Insurance Fund, $25.5 million from the Military Installation Fund, and over $32 million from the Water Recreation Fund, among other specified amounts, by mid-2025 or 2026. These transfers affect state financial accounts, redirecting money from specialized funds like recreation, economic development, and medical spending programs. The bill also eliminates several programs and outdated provisions, but its primary action is reallocating existing state funds.

Maddy summaryLB 298 establishes the Office of Public Counsel and the Division of Legislative Oversight within Nebraska's state government. It creates a publicly appointed oversight role (the Public Counsel) to monitor state agencies, including child welfare and correctional systems, with a 6-year term and restrictions on political involvement. The bill also forms a Legislative Oversight Committee and reorganizes related oversight bodies by amending over 50 statutes, while eliminating outdated provisions. This primarily affects state agencies and oversight offices, streamlining their structure without creating new public policies or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $680,000 annually from the General Fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Legislative Council. The funds are specifically designated to support implementation of Legislative Bill 298 (the main bill it references) and are subject to annual salary limits of $590,500 and $615,700 respectively. It modifies existing budget lines for the Legislative Council's Office of Public Counsel and repeals prior appropriation language, with immediate effect due to an emergency declaration. The bill does not change policy but adjusts funding for legislative operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates numerous state advisory groups, boards, and commissions - including the Climate Assessment Response Committee, Women's Health Initiative Advisory Council, and Palliative Care Act - and removes their funding. It also modifies department responsibilities, such as adjusting the Board of Mental Health Practice and the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill specifically terminates the Whiteclay Public Health Emergency Task Force and streamlines overlapping government structures by repealing obsolete provisions. These changes aim to simplify state agency operations by removing redundant entities and consolidating functions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Annette Dubas upon her retirement from the Nebraska State Senate. It formally congratulates her for her eight years of service representing District 34, her leadership on committees including Transportation and Behavioral Health, and her community work as a school board member, farmer, and mental health advocate. The resolution expresses the Legislature's appreciation for her contributions to Nebraska and is sent directly to her as a personal gesture. No policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are created by this resolution.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets funding levels for Nebraska state agencies during fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. It allocates specific sums for state government operations, handles unspent balances from prior years, and establishes a cap on state employee salaries and per diem payments. The bill requires agencies to operate within these budget constraints, including limits on total compensation for permanent and temporary staff. It directly affects all state agencies receiving operating funds and governs how they manage their budgets.