Maddy summaryLB 87 creates a statewide program administered by Nebraska's Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to support deaf-blind residents in achieving greater independence. The program must provide specific services including assistance with daily living (like transportation and mail handling), access to environmental information, human guide services, and help facilitating conversations. The bill requires the commission to develop this program using transferred resources from a prior division and allocates $100,000 for each of the next two fiscal years to fund it. This directly affects deaf-blind Nebraskans by establishing a structured support system to help them transition toward independent living and community participation.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to set Nebraska state legislators' annual salary at $30,000. If approved by voters in November 2026, it would replace the current salary structure with this fixed amount. The amendment requires voter approval under Nebraska's constitutional process and would take effect after the 2026 election. It directly affects all current and future Nebraska Legislature members by establishing a specific annual compensation rate.
Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 216 eliminates elected clerks of the district court, transferring their duties to clerk magistrates starting January 1, 2026. County employees currently handling district court functions become state employees under the Supreme Court by January 7, 2027, with no loss of income, benefits, or accrued leave. The bill requires judicial districts to develop consolidation plans for office space, duties, and personnel, approved by the Supreme Court. It also protects retirement benefits by ensuring no loss of accrued benefits and sharing additional transition costs between counties and the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Nebraska's Emergency Medical Services Practice Act to update the duties of the Board of Emergency Medical Services. It requires the Board to collect specific data on EMS service metrics - including call volumes, response times, patient demographics, and provider numbers - and submit annual reports to the Legislature. The Board must also conduct a comprehensive five-year review of EMS services and develop communication plans for emergency care providers. These changes directly affect the Board's operations and the state's EMS providers by standardizing data collection and reporting requirements.
Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 550 requires school districts to adopt a policy allowing students to miss one class period weekly for religious instruction courses, provided parents/guardians give written consent. The policy mandates sponsoring religious organizations to track attendance, handle transportation, assume liability during instruction, and use secular evaluation criteria (like class hours or syllabus review) if academic credit is offered. School districts cannot use public funds for these courses beyond minimal administrative costs, and students remain counted as attending for funding purposes during excused time. Violations allow affected parties to sue school districts for damages, attorney fees, or other relief.
Maddy summaryLB 576 amends Nebraska's Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act to adjust monthly fees charged to wireless service users and update how funding for 911 systems is determined. It establishes two monthly surcharge tiers: $1.70 for most users and $0.50 for users primarily in counties containing metropolitan cities, with clear billing requirements for carriers. The bill also mandates an annual public hearing by the Public Service Commission to set funding needs for 911 systems and revises the calculation method for prepaid wireless service fees. These changes directly affect wireless carriers (who collect fees), consumers (who pay them), and the 911 Service System Fund (which receives the revenue). The bill harmonizes existing provisions and repeals outdated sections of the law.
Maddy summaryLB 88 allocates $500,000 annually from the state general fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The funds must be used exclusively for educational programming and technical expertise supporting downtown revitalization, business growth, and historic preservation projects in communities statewide. This is a funding bill directing existing state resources toward economic development initiatives, with no new policy changes or requirements for recipients.
Maddy summaryLB 54 appropriates specific funds from Nebraska's General Fund and Federal Funds for fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Health and Human Services. It directs these funds exclusively to increase reimbursement rates paid to providers of developmental disability services by 11% for two specific programs (424 and 348). This bill directly affects service providers who support individuals with developmental disabilities by guaranteeing a funding increase for their operations. The bill declares an emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately upon approval without a waiting period.
Maddy summaryNebraska's LR 24CA proposes a constitutional amendment to change how the state selects presidential electors. If approved by voters in 2026, it would require Nebraska's electors to support the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who receive the most statewide votes in the general election, replacing the current system. The amendment would take effect for the 2026 presidential election and be submitted to voters with clear ballot language stating the change. This directly affects Nebraska voters and presidential candidates competing in the state. The bill is currently under review by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Maddy summaryLB 86 appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to the Department of Natural Resources specifically for Program 334. This funding enables grants to natural resources districts that manage over 250 watershed structures, covering projects costing more than $30,000 per structure for operation, maintenance, or repair. The bill is classified as an emergency measure, taking effect upon approval.