Rep. Teresa Ibach

Maddy summaryLB 305 creates a Nebraska tax credit for licensed physicians who serve as unpaid preceptors in medical student training programs. Physicians participating in approved preceptorship programs can claim a $1,000 tax credit per clinical rotation (minimum 80 hours), capped at $5,000 annually per physician. The credit is nonrefundable and prioritizes physicians in rural counties (under 100,000 residents), with a total annual limit of $1 million across all applicants. This policy directly affects Nebraska physicians participating in medical education programs, aiming to support rural healthcare training by reducing their tax burden. The bill amends Nebraska’s tax code to include this new credit as a specific provision.

Maddy summaryLB 301 allows eligible immigrants authorized for U.S. employment (as defined by federal regulations) to receive law enforcement officer training, certification, and employment in Nebraska. It directly affects non-citizen immigrants working or training as law enforcement officers and their dependents. Key provisions include granting access to public benefits tied to this employment - such as retirement programs (e.g., Nebraska State Patrol Retirement Act), health coverage, and education assistance - on the same terms as U.S. citizens. The bill amends existing laws to remove barriers for these individuals and ensures dependents qualify for benefits without regard to their immigration status. This is a concrete policy change, not a prediction of outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act to clarify how settlement money from third-party injury claims is distributed. It directly affects injured workers, their families, employers, and workers' compensation insurers. Key provisions require that after deducting recovery costs: one-third of remaining funds go to the employee, then insurers are reimbursed for past/future compensation payments, and any leftover funds go to the employee. The changes replace older rules to create a clearer, standardized process for splitting settlement proceeds.

Maddy summaryLB 646 amends Nebraska's Livestock Brand Act to exempt certain cattle from physical brand inspections. Specifically, it removes inspection requirements for registered feedlot cattle shipped directly to slaughter or terminal markets. The bill also establishes electronic inspection options for cattle identified by approved nonvisual identifiers, with fees capped at $1.50 per head (currently $0.85 through June 2023). These changes primarily affect livestock owners, feedlots, and the Nebraska Brand Committee, streamlining inspections for specific cattle movements while setting standardized fee structures for both physical and electronic inspections.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the Dundy County Stratton girls basketball team for winning the 2026 Nebraska State Basketball Championship in Class D-2. The document formally recognizes their historic first state title, which they achieved by defeating Wynot High School with a 49-39 score after finishing the season with 28 wins and one loss. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the team and their head coach, Matt Schaub, as a gesture of appreciation for their athletic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the Pribbeno family for receiving the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's 2025 National Environmental Stewardship Award. The bill recognizes their management of the Wine Glass Ranch, which spans 30,000 acres and includes conservation efforts like planting trees, implementing planned grazing systems, and adding native grasses. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to the Pribbeno family as formal acknowledgment of their environmental stewardship work.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the Foote family on Bob Foote's posthumous induction into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame. The bill recognizes the family's contributions to Nebraska's cattle industry and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to them. It does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves as a formal acknowledgment of the family's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers administration of Nebraska's Noxious Weed Control Act from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment. It redefines key terms, requires a grant program for weed control, updates the Riparian Vegetation Management Task Force, and prohibits using the Water Resources Cash Fund for agency administrative costs. The bill also eliminates outdated provisions about the Noxious Weed Cash Fund and aligns related laws. These changes directly affect landowners, county control authorities, and local governments responsible for managing invasive weeds across the state.

Maddy summaryLR 261 proposes an interim study to examine how state-mandated tuition and fee waivers without dedicated funding impact Nebraska's public universities, colleges, and the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. The study will assess financial effects on institutions, long-term sustainability of these waivers, alignment with workforce development goals, and potential funding solutions. It directs the Appropriations Committee to form a working group with education stakeholders to gather input and propose recommendations. This resolution does not change current policies but initiates a review to address fiscal concerns related to unfunded waivers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (LR 168) directs Nebraska's Agriculture Committee to study how the state's Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Species Assistance Fund is used, including grants awarded under the Noxious Weed Control Act. The study will examine specific grant recipients, riparian vegetation management projects (streamside vegetation work), and factors like flood prevention, water flow, and wildlife habitat. It will also identify potential new funding sources for these projects. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study. This is a procedural review, not a funding change.