Rep. Bob Andersen

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Revenue Committee to conduct an interim study on tax exemptions and incentives given to state employees. The study will compile current data on these tax benefits, assess their economic impact and return on investment, and explore ways to share this information with state legislators and their staff. The resolution also examines transparency and reporting requirements for disclosing such tax data. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature after completing the study.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Nebraska tax law to clarify how the Tax Commissioner shares sales and use tax data with local governments. It requires verification of tax reporting accuracy during audits and harmonizes disclosure rules across multiple statutes. The changes directly affect municipalities that receive tax revenue allocations and the Tax Commissioner's office managing data sharing. The bill updates existing procedures to streamline how local governments access collected tax information.

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 378 requires all Nebraska public and private two-year and four-year colleges and universities to submit quarterly reports to the Attorney General and Legislature detailing any funding over $50 received from foreign sources. The reports must include the amount, purpose, specific foreign source (including governments or entities), and related contracts. Colleges face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for failing to report, and the Attorney General must publicly post all reports online. The bill specifically excludes tuition payments from foreign students enrolled at these institutions.

Maddy summaryLB 660 adopts two new acts: the State Building Construction Alternatives Act, which creates new contracting methods (like design-build and construction manager contracts) for state building projects, and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act. It requires state agencies (such as Corrections, Transportation, and the State Building Division) to seek approval from the Director of Administrative Services before using these methods, especially for projects over $30 million, and mandates justification based on cost, schedule, or complexity. The bill also updates rules for agency procurement, building regulations, and acquisition of art for state buildings, while excluding universities and specific existing laws like the Public Water Project Contracting Act. It does not include detailed provisions for the Secure Drone Purchasing Act in the provided text.

Maddy summaryLB 613A is an appropriation bill that allocates $90,200 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $88,000 for 2026-27 from Nebraska's General Fund to the Department of Revenue's Program 102. It directly funds the implementation of Legislative Bill 613 (the main bill it supports) by covering salaries and per diems for staff. The bill includes specific spending limits: $64,100 for 2025-26 and $66,200 for 2026-27 for permanent and temporary staff costs. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, and it became law after approval by the governor on June 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 614 creates exemptions for specific farm buildings from city and village zoning regulations in areas outside municipal boundaries but within their extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. It applies to farm buildings on properties of 20+ acres producing at least $1,000 annually in farm products, provided they align with the local comprehensive development plan. Cities of first/second class and villages must notify county boards 30 days before adopting zoning changes affecting these areas, allowing counties to comment. The bill directly affects farmers with qualifying properties and local governments managing rural zoning. It does not change existing farming operations but streamlines regulatory exemptions for eligible farm structures.

Maddy summaryLegislative Resolution 250 proposes an interim study to examine two specific questions: whether power companies should be exempt from Nebraska's Secure Drone Purchasing Act and whether existing North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirements meet the intent of that law. The study will be conducted by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee and will assess if current NERC standards sufficiently address drone security concerns without requiring additional rules for power companies. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Nebraska Legislature after completing the study. This resolution does not change current law but seeks to inform future legislative decisions on drone purchasing regulations for power companies.

Maddy summaryLegislative Resolution 255 proposes an interim study to examine the potential impacts of adopting LR12CA, a bill that would reform Nebraska's property tax system. The study will analyze key aspects including a proposed cap on annual property tax increases (capping at 3% or the Consumer Price Index), changes to constitutional language regarding property valuation, and administrative challenges of implementing a system based on 2025 assessed values. It will specifically assess effects on taxpayer equity, local government revenue predictability, housing affordability for first-time buyers and fixed-income homeowners, and impacts on agricultural landowners. The Revenue Committee will conduct this study and report findings to the Legislature, but the resolution itself does not change current tax laws. This is a procedural step to evaluate proposed reforms before any legislative action.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 355 updates how census data is used to allocate state funding for economic development programs. It changes the required population data for distributing funds to development districts from other sources to the latest federal decennial census, with specific rules for unincorporated areas. The bill also revises rules for distributing funds from the Convention Center Support Fund to cities with high-poverty areas, requiring 10% of certain funds to support historical preservation, violence reduction, and small business growth in those communities. These changes affect development districts, local governments, and cities applying for economic development assistance under multiple state laws.