Rep. Beau Ballard

Co-sponsor LR 92

Passed · Nebraska Legislature · Co-sponsor

Extend sympathy to the family of former Senator Don Wesely

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (LR 92) honoring former Nebraska State Senator and Lincoln Mayor Don Wesely. It expresses the Nebraska Legislature's condolences to his family following his death on March 19, 2025, and recognizes his service as a legislator (1979-1999), mayor (1999-2007), and public servant. The resolution is non-binding and solely serves to memorialize his contributions, including projects like Haymarket Park and the Antelope Valley Project. It was adopted by the Legislature on April 3, 2025.

Passed Apr 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary LB 116

Signed into law · Nebraska Legislature · Lead sponsor

Change provisions of the Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act and the Nebraska Visitors Development Act

Maddy summaryLB 116 amends definitions in Nebraska's Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act and Nebraska Visitors Development Act to clarify eligibility for state funding. It specifies that "associated hotels" and "nearby retailers" must be within 600 yards of a convention center (with special rules if near the State Capitol), and excludes new sports arenas with over 16,000 seats from becoming "eligible facilities" for state assistance. The bill also adjusts funding limits, capping total state assistance at $150 million per project, with modified rules for facilities near the State Capitol. These changes directly affect local governments seeking state financial support for convention center development or related infrastructure.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies eligibility for state funding and caps assistance, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management per bill's adjustments to funding limits and exclusions.95% confidence

Signed into law Mar 26, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor LB 108

Signed into law · Nebraska Legislature · Co-sponsor

Change contributions provisions under the Cities of the First Class Firefighters Retirement Act

Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts retirement contribution rates for firefighters in Nebraska cities of the first class (over 60,000 residents). It increases firefighter contributions from 6.5% to 12.7% of salary over time (2024-2026), but exempts those working in cities over 60,000 residents within counties over 100,000 population (like Omaha) from the higher rates starting March 2025 - they pay only 6.5%. Cities must cover these contributions directly instead of deducting from firefighters' paychecks, and the bill repeals previous contribution rules. These changes apply specifically to firefighters in eligible cities participating in the retirement system.

Signed into law Feb 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Primary LR 43

Passed · Nebraska Legislature · Lead sponsor

Congratulate Ethan Hardin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution (LR 43) formally congratulates Ethan Hardin of Malcolm, Nebraska, on earning the Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. It recognizes his achievement of 21 merit badges, completion of a community service project installing a dry creek bed at Lincoln's Turpin Outdoor Education Center, and his award on August 22, 2024. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, with no new laws, funding, or obligations created, and it directs that a copy be sent to Ethan Hardin.

Passed Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LB 873

died · Lead sponsor

Change provisions relating to real estate closing agents

died Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LB 550

died · Lead sponsor

Change provisions relating to the enrollment option program

died Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor LB 1061

died · Co-sponsor

Change provisions of the Nebraska Corn Resources Act

died Apr 25, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary LB 881

died · Lead sponsor

Redefine a term under the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Act

died Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LB 1227

died · Lead sponsor

Change provisions of the Professional Employer Organization Registration Act

died Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LB 1181

died · Lead sponsor

Change requirements relating to controlled substances, prescription drugs, pharmacists, and pharmacies as prescribed

died Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track