Rep. John Arch

Maddy summaryLB 262 appropriates $632,982 from the General Fund for each fiscal year (2025-26 and 2026-27) to pay salaries for Nebraska Legislature members, as required by law. The bill includes a spending cap of $588,000 annually for salaries and per diems, ensuring total expenditures do not exceed this amount. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and was approved by the governor on May 21, 2025. This procedural bill directly affects legislators by funding their compensation.

Maddy summaryNebraska Legislative Bill LB 263 appropriates funds for the salaries and benefits of constitutional state officers for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. It directly affects Supreme Court judges, Court of Appeals judges, district/juvenile and county court judges, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and Auditor of Public Accounts. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for each position while establishing "salary limits" that restrict total expenditures for salaries and per diems. It includes provisions for reappropriating unspent funds and transferring budgets among judicial programs to support court operations. This is a standard funding measure, not a policy change, ensuring constitutional officers receive authorized compensation for the specified fiscal periods.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (LR 112) formally congratulates Rachel Sue Mulligan of Papillion, Nebraska, for her participation and achievements at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. It specifically recognizes her as the sole Nebraska athlete to compete, her selection among only five U.S. cross-country skiing athletes, and her three silver medals in the 1K Free Technique, 4x1K Relay, and 2.5K Classical events. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policies - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for her athletic accomplishments and dedication to Special Olympics over 13 years. The resolution was adopted by Nebraska's Legislature on April 15, 2025, with a copy sent to Ms. Mulligan.

Maddy summaryLB 296A is a funding bill that allocates $0 from the State Department of Education Improvement Grant Fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to support Legislative Bill 296. It specifies that total expenditures for salaries and per diems from these funds cannot exceed $160,197 for 2025-26 or $165,403 for 2026-27. The bill directly affects the State Department of Education by providing a procedural funding mechanism for another legislative act. This is a technical appropriations measure with no actual monetary allocation, solely establishing budgetary parameters for a related bill.

Maddy summaryLB 296 requires Nebraska's State Department of Education to create a centralized system for tracking education records of students under juvenile court jurisdiction, ensuring their academic progress isn't disrupted during court involvement. The bill mandates hiring registrars to manage these records, analyze completed coursework, and award appropriate credit hours for students who finish classes while in the juvenile system. It also updates graduation requirements to include mandatory personal finance courses (starting 2023-24) and computer science education (starting 2027-28). The centralized system and registrars will be funded through the State Department of Education Improvement Grant Fund.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) congratulating former Governor Dave Heineman and former First Lady Sally Ganem for receiving the NEBRASKAlander Award. The resolution formally recognizes their public service, community leadership, and contributions to Nebraska, including Heineman's tenure as governor and Ganem's career in education and local government. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - only expresses legislative appreciation and directs a copy be sent to the honorees. The resolution was adopted by the Nebraska Legislature on February 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a bill with policy changes). It formally congratulates Kenneth E. Stinson for receiving the NEBRASKAlander Award, which honors Nebraskans for exceptional business leadership, public service, or philanthropy benefiting the state. The resolution, adopted by the Nebraska Legislature, extends appreciation for his career with Kiewit and community contributions. It has no policy impact - it simply recognizes Stinson’s achievements and sends him a copy of the resolution.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution (LR 49) formally congratulates Jerry and Bill Adams on receiving the NEBRASKAlander Award for their leadership in Nebraska agriculture and community service. It recognizes their work growing Adams Land and Cattle, their volunteer roles with agricultural organizations, and their statewide impact through sustainable farming practices. The resolution has no binding effect - it serves solely as a ceremonial expression of legislative appreciation. It directly affects only Jerry and Bill Adams by publicly honoring their contributions to Nebraska.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial legislative resolution (LR 34) expressing the Nebraska Legislature's sympathy to the family and friends of Walter Horner Radcliffe, a longtime Nebraska lobbyist, government relations professional, and former legislative staff member who died in December 2024. The resolution formally recognizes his career spanning decades in Nebraska government, including service as a legislative page, counsel to committees, and founding Nebraska's oldest lobbying firm. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is solely a symbolic gesture of respect. The resolution was adopted by the Legislature on February 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), passed by the Nebraska Legislature to honor former President Jimmy Carter. It formally recognizes his service to the U.S. and global humanitarian work, including his Nobel Peace Prize and founding of the Carter Center. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and directs that a copy be sent to them. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or policy impact.