Rep. Dan Lonowski

Maddy summaryThis resolution proposes an interim study to examine options for allowing retired teachers to work part-time (more than eight days per month) at schools during their 180-day separation period from their previous employer. It directly affects retired teachers who wish to return to intermittent school employment. The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee will conduct the study and report findings and recommendations to the Legislature. This is a procedural step to explore potential policy changes, not an enacted law.

Maddy summaryLB 419 updates Nebraska's laws to make eligibility rules for veterans homes and veterans aid more consistent. It clarifies that veterans, their spouses, and surviving family members must meet specific requirements to qualify, including two years of Nebraska residency, proof of need for care due to service, age, or disability, and income limits. The bill also sets clear rules for applying for aid, allowing only one application every 30 days and ensuring state funds are used exclusively for direct assistance - not for organizing veterans groups. These changes streamline the process for veterans seeking support while maintaining existing eligibility standards.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) congratulating the University of Nebraska Wrestling Team for their 2025 NCAA championship performance. It specifically recognizes their national runner-up finish, two individual champions (Ridge Lovett and Antrell Taylor), eight All-Americans, and school records for team points and All-American honors. The resolution directly affects the wrestling team and head coach Mark Manning, who will receive copies of the resolution. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only words of praise for their athletic achievements.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) congratulating the Adams Central High School cheer team for winning the 2025 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Competition's Class C-1 Traditional Performance championship. It specifically recognizes the team's 77-point performance and acknowledges their coaches, Jessica Hallett and Mya Engel. The resolution has no legal effect - it formally expresses the Nebraska Legislature's praise and directs copies to be sent to the team and coaches. It directly affects the named student athletes and their coaches by formally honoring their achievement.

Maddy summaryThis Legislative Resolution (LR 42) formally congratulates the Minden High School volleyball team for winning the 2024 Class C-1 State Volleyball Championship. It specifically recognizes their 37-1 season record, their victory over Wahoo High School, and the contributions of players (including seniors Makenna Betty and Lydia Petty), coaches (head coach Julie Ratka), and supporters. The resolution directs copies to be sent to the team and head coach. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and does not change policies or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial legislative resolution (not a law), honoring John Cook upon his retirement as head coach of the University of Nebraska volleyball team. It expresses the Nebraska Legislature's gratitude for his 25-year career, during which he led the team to four NCAA championships and numerous accolades. The resolution formally congratulates him on his achievements and thanks him for his contributions to Nebraska. It has no policy impact, as it solely serves to recognize his service.

Maddy summaryLB 418 would have amended Nebraska's Funeral Directing and Embalming Practice Act to explicitly allow nonlicensed funeral directors and embalmers to officiate at funeral ceremonies. This change would have removed a prior restriction in Section 38-1424 that prohibited such officiation, directly affecting nonlicensed individuals working in funeral services. The bill was introduced on January 17, 2025, referred to the Health and Human Services Committee on January 22, and was withdrawn on January 29, 2025. It did not advance beyond committee referral.