Rep. Beau Ballard

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) that formally congratulates the Waverly Vikings high school football team for winning the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) Class B Championship while going undefeated. It specifically recognizes their first state title since 1980, highlights key players (like Nathan Axmann and Brockston Teply), and acknowledges their coach and community support. The resolution directs the Nebraska Legislature to send copies to Waverly High School, head coach Reed Manstedt, and the named athletes. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a symbolic honor for the team's achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a law. It formally recognizes, commends, and congratulates the State Government Affairs Council for its 50 years of service in advancing state government affairs. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation and directs a copy to be sent to the council. It does not create new requirements or affect any individuals or entities.

Maddy summaryLB 293 amends Nebraska's Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Registration Act to clarify co-employment relationships between PEOs and their business clients. It requires that at least half of a client's employees and payroll must be covered under the PEO arrangement, and specifies that clients retain full control over work direction, safety, and quality of services while PEOs handle payroll, tax withholding, and wage payments. The bill mandates written agreements between PEOs and clients detailing responsibilities, including worker compensation coverage obligations, and requires PEOs to notify covered employees about the co-employment structure. This directly affects PEOs, their business clients, and employees covered under these arrangements.

Maddy summaryLB 645 adjusts retirement contributions for Nebraska's Class V school districts and the State Patrol Retirement System. Starting July 1, 2025, employees will contribute 8.75% to 9.75% of their salary based on the retirement system's funding level, and the state will add a 2% annual contribution of employee compensation to the retirement fund. The bill clarifies that the state's 2% contribution does not shift the district's responsibility for funding the retirement system. It also updates death benefits for State Patrol officers and aligns retirement provisions across systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $266,358 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $272,186 for fiscal year 2026-27 from Nebraska's General Fund to the Department of Labor's Program 194. The funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 293 (the parent bill, introduced earlier in the same session). The bill also sets annual limits of $179,108 for salaries/per diems in 2025-26 and $184,482 in 2026-27 for these appropriations. It is a funding measure with no policy changes of its own.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates Nebraska's "Protection Orders Act," strengthening legal safeguards for domestic violence victims. It extends the duration of protection orders, allows victims to request immediate lock changes or lease modifications from landlords, and requires reporting child abuse/neglect involving military families to relevant military installations. Key provisions include court-ordered removal of abusers from shared homes, temporary custody of children, and specific protections for household pets during domestic violence cases. The law directly affects domestic violence victims, their children, military families, and landlords navigating tenant safety concerns.

Maddy summaryNebraska LB 415 amends gambling regulations and debt collection procedures. It allows racetracks to operate casino-style games and sports wagering with new licensing rules (e.g., one operator per track, no racing license requirement) and requires gambling operators to check winners' accounts against state debts before paying winnings. Specifically, operators must deduct outstanding unemployment overpayments or state tax liabilities from winnings and remit the deducted amount to the Department of Revenue. This directly affects gambling winners (who receive reduced payouts) and state agencies (which collect debts automatically). The bill updates sections of Nebraska's Gambling Winnings Setoff for Outstanding Debt Act to include sports wagering and cash device winnings.

Maddy summaryLB 645A allocates $66,000 in state funds (comprising $40,000 from the School Expense Fund and $26,000 from the State Patrol Expense Fund) for fiscal year 2025-26 to support Nebraska's Public Employees Retirement Board. The funds are specifically designated to carry out the provisions of another bill, Legislative Bill 645 (which relates to retirement program administration). This appropriation is limited to $20,000 for salary and per diem expenses during the current fiscal year, with no funds allocated for the following year. The bill takes immediate effect as an emergency measure.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial legislative resolution (LR 130) expressing the Nebraska Legislature's congratulations to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln men's basketball team for winning the 2025 College Basketball Crown championship. It formally recognizes their victory over the University of Central Florida, their tournament path, key players, and coach Fred Hoiberg. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, with no new laws or requirements for affected parties. It was adopted and signed by the Legislature on April 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill protects funds in Nebraska's ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts from being seized by creditors. It amends state law to explicitly exempt ABLE account balances from levies, judgments, garnishments, and other legal enforcement actions. The change directly benefits Nebraskans with disabilities who use ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability-related expenses. The policy ensures these funds remain secure and available for their intended purpose, without risk of being used to settle unrelated debts.