Rep. Rick Holdcroft

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 directs the General Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study of Nebraska's current liquor control regulations. The study will examine how the Liquor Control Commission manages licensing, distribution, enforcement, and financial systems under the state's Liquor Control Act. The committee is required to submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature once the review is complete. This measure does not change existing laws but instead initiates an official review process to assess the current regulatory framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3,217,273 from the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 to the State Racing and Gaming Commission (Program 166) to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1001. It also sets a salary limit of $154,334 for FY2026-27 and amends funding allocations for the Gamblers Assistance Program (Program 164), including $1,150,000 in state aid for FY2026-27. The bill directly affects state agencies managing gambling assistance programs by providing specific funding for their operations. This is a procedural appropriation bill, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial legislative resolution (not a bill with policy changes) congratulating the Papillion La Vista South High School girls volleyball team for winning the 2025 NSAA Class A State Championship. It formally recognizes their victory over Lincoln North Star (winning all three sets), their fourth title in five years, and their 31-9 season record under coach Katie Tarman. The resolution directs the Nebraska Legislature to send copies of the resolution to the school and coach, acknowledging their achievement as part of the state's broader recognition of youth athletic accomplishments. No funding, regulations, or policy changes are involved.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 766 updates regulations for racetracks and horseracing wagering. It sets new annual requirements: racetracks operating before April 2022 must host at least 5 live racing days and 50 races yearly through 2030 (increasing to 15 days and 120 races annually after 2030), while newer tracks have phased-in minimums. The bill eliminates the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, moves the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling under the State Racing and Gaming Commission, and allows keno players as young as 18 at racetracks (previously 21). It also revises how wagering revenue is distributed and repeals outdated sections of gaming law. The bill directly affects racetrack licensees, problem gamblers seeking services, and state gaming regulatory bodies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (LR 238) directs Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study examining abortion clinic services and state oversight. The study will review clinic compliance with state laws, physician qualifications for abortion services, and adherence to medical ethics and hygiene standards. It does not change laws but will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completion. The committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on October 16, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (LR 195) directs Nebraska's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to study how state laws require counties to provide services without sufficient state funding ("unfunded mandates"). It will examine which state laws create the largest financial burdens on counties, whether counties have raised property taxes to cover these costs, and which mandates might be changed or eliminated. The study aims to identify specific statutes and programs affecting county budgets, with findings to be reported to the Legislature. This is a procedural step for analysis, not a law changing current requirements.

Maddy summaryLB 136 updates Nebraska's civil procedure rules for garnishment cases. It requires creditors to serve garnishment notices on corporate garnishees (like businesses) through their registered agent in Nebraska, rather than directly to the company. The bill also clarifies that a "continuing lien" on a debtor's wages - allowing ongoing wage withholding - lasts 90 days (with a possible 90-day extension) and automatically ends under specific conditions like full judgment payment or the debtor leaving employment. This directly affects creditors seeking to collect judgments, debtors with wages subject to garnishment, and corporate entities serving as garnishees.

Maddy summaryLB 6 would increase penalties for individuals convicted of drug offenses that cause serious injury or death under Nebraska's controlled substances law. Currently, penalties depend on the drug type and quantity, but this bill adds a mandatory enhancement when a violation results in serious bodily injury or death. The change would apply to offenses involving distribution, possession, or other violations listed in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. This affects anyone convicted of a drug-related crime that directly causes harm to another person.

Maddy summaryLB 124 changes penalties for drivers who cause the death of an unborn child while operating a vehicle in violation of specific traffic laws. It upgrades the offense from a Class I misdemeanor to a Class IIIA felony for deaths caused by speeding violations under sections 60-6,213 or 60-6,214, and to a Class IIA felony for repeat offenses involving sections 60-6,196 or 60-6,197.06. The bill mandates a court-ordered license revocation for 60 days to 15 years for these violations, separate from any jail sentence. This directly affects drivers convicted of traffic-related deaths of unborn children, particularly those with prior speeding convictions.