Rep. Jana Hughes

Maddy summaryThis resolution (LR 319) formally recognizes the Concordia University men's soccer team for winning the 2025 Great Plains Athletic Conference Soccer Championship, which they secured at their home stadium in Seward, Nebraska - the first time in program history they achieved this title at home. The Nebraska Legislature adopted the resolution to honor the team's athletic accomplishment and acknowledge the community support that contributed to their success. The resolution includes a copy sent directly to the team, serving as a ceremonial acknowledgment without creating new laws or affecting any policies.

Maddy summaryLB 166 requires county treasurers to keep the residential addresses confidential for law enforcement officers, Nebraska National Guard members, and judges who apply. It also makes judicial retention election filings non-public records (though the Secretary of State must publish a list of names and districts). The bill updates candidate filing forms to include a sworn statement about election laws and an optional email field. These changes affect law enforcement, National Guard members, judges, judicial candidates, and all political candidates filing in Nebraska.

Maddy summaryLB 303 creates the School Financing Review Commission, a 18-member group including education officials, school district representatives, and community members. The commission will evaluate Nebraska's school funding formula under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, review resource and student need factors, and recommend changes to help prevent property tax increases. It will also analyze how school funding impacts student outcomes like attendance, literacy, and graduation rates. The bill additionally modifies budget rules to allow school districts to exceed general fund budget limits under the act.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 9 updates tobacco tax and regulation laws to address new nicotine products. It defines "nicotine analogues" (substances chemically similar to nicotine or with similar effects) and creates a new category for "alternative nicotine products" (noncombustible items like vapes or gums containing nicotine, excluding e-cigarettes and FDA-regulated drugs). The bill adds taxes on these products, allows seizure of illegal items as contraband, and imposes penalties for violations. It directly affects retailers selling these products, requiring compliance with new tax rules and labeling. The law excludes e-cigarettes and FDA-approved nicotine products from its provisions.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution (LR 110) formally congratulates three Nebraska high school basketball teams for their 2025 state championship achievements: the McCool Junction Mustangs (3rd place Class D-1), Cross County Cougars (runner-up Class C-2), and Milford Eagles (runner-up Class C-1). It directly affects only these specific teams and their schools by recognizing their athletic accomplishments through a formal legislative expression. The resolution contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes - only a ceremonial acknowledgment of their titles. It was adopted and signed by the Nebraska Legislature on April 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally congratulates the York High School speech team for winning the Class B Nebraska School Activities Association State Speech Championship in March 2025. It recognizes their achievement after two years as runners-up and acknowledges the support of teachers, administrators, parents, and the community. The resolution’s sole mechanism is sending a copy of the resolution to the team as a formal expression of legislative recognition. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies - only offering ceremonial praise for an academic achievement.

Maddy summaryLB 105 modifies voting procedures for Nebraska public power districts by eliminating the need for Secretary of State approval when dividing voting precincts to establish district boundaries. It allows districts to use whole or divided precincts (instead of population-based divisions) for defining operating areas and elections, particularly benefiting rural customers. The bill also updates rules for retail customers living outside a district's official boundaries but receiving power from it, enabling them to request voting rights on the district board if they meet specific notice and residency requirements. These changes apply directly to public power districts and their customers, streamlining boundary adjustments and voting access without altering eligibility criteria.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) honoring Larry Moore for his nearly 50 years of service to Nebraska's Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD). It recognizes his leadership as an NRD board director (1975-2022), commitment to conservation practices (like no-till farming and water-efficient irrigation), and dedication to public service. The resolution has no legal effect - it simply expresses the Legislature's congratulations to Moore on his induction into the Nebraska Natural Resources Hall of Fame. It directly affects no individuals or policies, serving only as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Nebraska's requirements for wholesale drug distributors and emergency drug distribution. It exempts distributors participating in the Prescription Drug Donation Program from needing electronic pedigrees (tracking documents) for prescription drugs. The bill also allows the state health department to receive and dispense donated prescription drugs through licensed personnel during a declared state of emergency. These changes directly affect wholesale drug distributors and emergency response operations. The bill repeals the original section it amends and takes effect immediately upon approval.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution (LR 52) formally congratulates the Seward High School Academic Decathlon team for winning the 2025 Nebraska State Championship in the Medium School Division. It recognizes their achievement of securing 22 medals, including one for the top team scorer, and acknowledges the support of teachers, administrators, and the community. As a ceremonial resolution with no policy or funding changes, it does not affect laws or require implementation. The resolution was adopted by the Nebraska Legislature on March 4, 2025.