Rep. Brian Hardin

Maddy summaryLB 140 requires Nebraska public school districts to adopt policies governing student use of electronic devices (like phones and tablets) on school property or during school activities. The policy must generally prohibit device use, except for specific exceptions: students' individualized education plans (IEPs), approved educational activities, emergencies, health monitoring, or school authorization. School boards must develop these policies with input from students, parents, and educators. The law takes effect before the 2025-26 school year and applies directly to all public school districts in Nebraska.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) honoring David L. Wilson upon his retirement as Kimball County Attorney after 37 years of service. It expresses the Nebraska Legislature's "sincere congratulations and deepest gratitude" for his dedication, leadership, and contributions to justice and public safety in Kimball County. The resolution formally directs that a copy be sent to Wilson. It has no policy impact or financial implications, as it solely serves to recognize his career.

Maddy summaryThis Legislative Resolution (LR 209) proposes an interim study to examine how skilled nursing facilities in Nebraska are funded. It directs the Health and Human Services Committee to investigate Medicaid reimbursement rates, other organizations involved in care, the impact of Nebraska’s Health Care Certificate of Need Act, and funding breakdowns for patient services. The study aims to analyze current funding structures and laws without making policy changes. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution (LR 208) directs Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on mobile health services. The study will examine how mobile technologies - such as telehealth, mobile imaging, mobile clinics, mobile dentistry, and other tech-driven care models - affect healthcare delivery, including their benefits, costs, historical context, and approaches used in other states. It does not change laws or funding but aims to inform future policy decisions. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.

Maddy summaryThis resolution proposes a temporary study by Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to analyze how health information exchanges operate in other states. It directs the committee to examine specific areas including third-party roles, auditing methods, fees, federal data sharing, historical context, other states' laws, and privacy practices. The study aims to gather comparative data to inform future policy decisions. This resolution does not change existing laws or directly affect residents, as it is solely a research effort to understand out-of-state models.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution (LR 119) celebrates Nebraska's 42-year sister-state relationship with Taiwan, established in 1983. It formally acknowledges shared values like democracy and freedom, and highlights Taiwan's role as Nebraska's 12th largest import source and 8th largest export market in 2023. The resolution supports Taiwan's democracy and encourages strengthening economic and trade ties between Nebraska and Taiwan. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but expresses legislative support for the existing partnership.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 168 (signed April 9, 2025) adopts the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act to protect access to federally discounted drugs. It prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting 340B drug deliveries to authorized locations (like contract pharmacies) or demanding extra data (such as patient records) beyond federal requirements. The law directly affects safety-net hospitals, clinics, and other 340B entities that rely on discounted drugs, as well as drug manufacturers and distributors. It ensures these providers can continue using 340B discounts without unnecessary barriers imposed by manufacturers.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes Nebraska's pharmacy supervision rules under the Pharmacy Practice Act. It limits each pharmacist to supervising a maximum of four pharmacy technicians or pharmacist interns at one time. The key new requirement is that at least one person in any group of four must be a certified pharmacy technician. This replaces the previous supervision rules and directly affects pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacist interns working in Nebraska pharmacies. The bill does not change other pharmacy practice standards or patient care requirements.

Maddy summaryLB 333 proposed changes to Nebraska's Motor Vehicle Operator's License Act to require hazardous materials endorsements for commercial drivers transporting hazardous materials within Nebraska (intrastate). The bill aimed to harmonize state rules with federal standards for these endorsements, which are needed to legally haul certain hazardous materials. It affected commercial drivers operating within Nebraska who transport hazardous materials, requiring them to obtain this specific endorsement. The bill was withdrawn on February 21, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (LR 11CA) proposed a constitutional amendment to ban all taxes in Nebraska except retail sales taxes and excise taxes, effective January 1, 2028. It would have prohibited state and local governments from imposing income taxes, property taxes, or other tax types. The amendment required voter approval in the November 2026 election and included specific ballot language. However, the bill was withdrawn on February 13, 2025, and is no longer active.