Rep. Dave Murman

Maddy summaryThis bill would eliminate Nebraska's sales tax exemption for candy and soft drinks, requiring these items to be taxed starting October 1, 2025. Currently, candy (defined as sugar-based products without flour or refrigeration needs) and soft drinks (nonalcoholic sweetened beverages excluding milk-based or juice-heavy drinks) are exempt under state tax law, but this bill would remove them from the list of exempt items. The change would directly affect consumers purchasing these products and retailers selling them, as they would now pay the standard sales tax. This policy shift aligns with efforts to broaden the tax base for non-essential items.

Maddy summaryLB 497 requires Nebraska school boards to allow non-resident students (who are already admitted to attend school under existing residency rules) to participate in extracurricular activities like sports and clubs. It amends statutes to mandate this participation for students who are not residents of the school district but meet specific admission criteria, such as living near the district border or having parents residing there. The bill focuses on expanding access to activities beyond classroom attendance, aligning with current admission policies. Note: This bill was amended into LB 306 on June 6, 2025.

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 bill allocates state funding to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 937, which was introduced in the 2026 legislative session. The appropriation provides $106,400 for the 2026-27 fiscal year and $109,592 for the 2027-28 fiscal year from the General Fund. These funds are designated for the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska to carry out specific provisions outlined in LB 937. The bill is a financial measure that enables the university to execute policies established by the earlier legislation without adding new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution directs Nebraska's Education Committee to conduct an interim study on school policies regarding student surveys and the role of parents, guardians, and educational decisionmakers. The study will specifically examine the implementation and effects of a 2025 law that allows parents to remove their children from mental health surveys administered in schools. The committee will compile its findings and recommendations for the Legislature after completing the review. This measure does not change existing policies but instead initiates a formal examination of how current survey practices are working.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution directs Nebraska's Education Committee to conduct an interim study examining whether state laws and regulations allow Nebraska to take over federal education responsibilities, particularly following a 2025 executive order that transferred some Department of Education functions to states. The study will assess what federal duties Nebraska must assume, analyze the state's legal obligations under federal civil rights laws like Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and evaluate if current state agencies have the authority and resources to handle these tasks. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature, potentially leading to statutory or regulatory changes if needed. This measure affects state education officials and policymakers who would need to implement any resulting reforms.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates Kamerin Sealey, a high school quarterback from Sandy Creek, for his 2025 athletic achievements. The bill formally recognizes his performance of 38 rushing touchdowns and 36 passing touchdowns, which helped lead his team to back-to-back state championships and earned him state honors as the top D-1 player. The resolution acknowledges the support of teachers, administrators, parents, and the community that contributed to his success. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to Sealey and his high school.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally recognizes and congratulates the Sandy Creek Cougars football team for winning the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association Class D-1 State Football Championship. The bill acknowledges the team's victory over the Crofton Warriors and their achievement as back-to-back state champions, noting the support from teachers, administrators, parents, and the community. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the team and their coach, Andrew Kuta, as an official record of the Legislature's appreciation for their athletic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial legislative resolution (not a bill with policy changes) congratulating Patrick Moore, principal at Blue Hill Community Schools since 2015, for receiving the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals' 2025 Distinguished Service Award. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to Nebraska education through his school leadership and community involvement. It contains no new laws, funding, or obligations - only a formal expression of appreciation from the Nebraska Legislature. A copy will be sent to Mr. Moore as specified in the resolution.

Maddy summaryLB 258 changes the calculation method for Nebraska's minimum wage under the Wage and Hour Act by adjusting the formula from an unspecified prior percentage to a fixed 1.75%. This amendment directly affects minimum wage workers in Nebraska, as it modifies how their wage rate is determined annually. The key provision replaces the existing percentage calculation with a specific 1.75% adjustment to the minimum wage rate. The bill does not increase or decrease the current minimum wage but alters the mechanism used to calculate future adjustments. The bill is currently pending in the Business and Labor Committee after being indefinitely postponed.