Rep. Jason Prokop

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 693 amends the state's deceptive trade practices law to prohibit receiving compensation for certain conduct related to veterans benefits assistance. Specifically, it makes it illegal for anyone to charge fees for helping veterans navigate benefits applications or referrals if that conduct misleads or deceives veterans. The bill defines terms and adds this prohibition to the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, directly affecting third-party assistance providers who charge fees for veterans benefits support. This change aims to prevent deceptive practices by requiring transparency in veterans benefits assistance services.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates Uzziah Sanders, a senior basketball player at Lincoln Southwest High School, for being named the 2025-26 Gatorade Nebraska Boys Basketball Player of the Year. The bill formally recognizes his athletic achievements, including leading his team to their first-ever state championship and setting a school record for all-time leading scorer. Copies of the resolution will be sent to Sanders and his high school to acknowledge his excellence in basketball, academics, and character.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the Lincoln Southwest High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Nebraska Class A State Basketball Championship. The document formally recognizes the team's 57-53 victory over Papillion-La Vista South High School and their historic first state title in program history. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the team and their head coach, Alex Bahe, as a gesture of appreciation for their achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) congratulating Ken Siemek, a retired KOLN-TV/KGIN-TV meteorologist, on his 44-year career and induction into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. It recognizes his service as Severe Weather Center Chief Meteorologist, trusted weather coverage during major events (including the 2004 Hallam tornado and 2019 floods), and his role as the station's longest-tenured employee. The resolution formally expresses the Legislature’s appreciation for his contributions to public safety across Nebraska. No policy changes or financial impacts are involved - this is purely a symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryLR 211 is a legislative resolution directing Nebraska's Business and Labor Committee to conduct an interim study of the InternNE program. The study will evaluate how effectively InternNE retains Nebraska students in-state, supports workforce development, and addresses "brain drain," while comparing Nebraska's program to similar initiatives in other states and assessing potential funding options. This resolution does not create new law but mandates a review to inform future policy decisions. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.

Maddy summaryLB 347 would repeal Section 75-148 of Nebraska's laws, which previously imposed specific conditions on common carriers (like transportation companies) when they sought to issue securities (e.g., bonds or stocks). This change would remove those conditions, allowing common carriers to issue securities without meeting the prior requirements. The bill directly affects transportation companies seeking to raise capital through financial instruments. As of May 2025, the bill was indefinitely postponed after being filed in January.

Maddy summaryLB 595 creates the Research Excellence Cash Fund, administered by the University of Nebraska, to support research critical to Nebraska's economy. The fund will be financed through gifts, grants, or legislative transfers and can be used for data systems, data collection, and ongoing research projects like the Nebraska Mesonet. It directly affects the University of Nebraska (as the fund administrator) and supports research initiatives benefiting Nebraska's economic development. The bill establishes a dedicated funding mechanism for research infrastructure without altering existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes minor technical corrections to an existing law (the Child Pornography Prevention Act) by adjusting how a subsection is referenced in the statute. It does not create new restrictions on social media or computer-generated content, despite the title's misleading reference to a "Parental Rights in Social Media Act" and prohibiting computer-generated child pornography. The actual text only edits page 56-57 of the law to remove a subsection designation and adjust punctuation. As a procedural amendment, it directly affects legal references but does not change substantive law or impact any specific group.

Maddy summaryThis is a legislative resolution (not a bill), formally congratulating the Lincoln Southwest High School girls soccer team for winning the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association Class A state championship. The resolution recognizes their 2-1 victory over Omaha Marian, their back-to-back state titles, and their 18-1 season record. It directs the Legislature to send copies of the resolution to the team and head coach Thomas Nettleton. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) congratulating Mary Abebe, a Lincoln Public Schools teacher, for receiving the 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year award. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - only formally recognizes her 29-year teaching career and educational achievements. The resolution directs the legislature to send a copy of the resolution to Ms. Abebe. It directly affects only the recipient, Mary Abebe, and serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.