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This legislative resolution congratulates the Omaha North High Magnet School girls basketball team on becoming the runner-up in the 2026 Nebraska Class A State Championship. The document formally recognizes the team's strong regular season performance and acknowledges the contributions of their coaches, staff, and community supporters. As a ceremonial measure, it directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the school team to celebrate their athletic achievement.

This legislative resolution congratulates Jake Guentzel, a former University of Nebraska at Omaha hockey player, for earning a spot on Team USA and winning a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The document formally acknowledges his specific achievements, including leading his college team to the Frozen Four and defeating Canada in overtime during the Olympic final. As a ceremonial measure, the resolution directs that a copy be sent to Guentzel to recognize his accomplishments as the first former UNO athlete to win an Olympic gold medal.

This legislative resolution officially recognizes May 2026 as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Nebraska. The bill aims to raise public awareness about asthma and allergies, which affect millions of people, including many children and residents of minority communities. By acknowledging this month, the legislature encourages citizens to celebrate and support individuals in their communities who suffer from these conditions. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funds but serves to highlight the importance of understanding and managing these health issues.

This legislative resolution formally recognizes and commends the volunteer organization Hot Meals for its rapid and sustained food service efforts during the 2026 Nebraska wildfire emergency. The measure directly affects Hot Meals and the more than 400 individual volunteers who provided meals to firefighters and emergency personnel in North Platte and Ogallala. It expresses gratitude for the community's contribution of over 600 volunteer shifts and directs copies of the resolution to the organization's leadership and the mayors of the affected cities. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of the volunteers' dedication rather than establishing new laws or funding.

This bill appropriates state funds to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1237, which is a separate piece of legislation. It allocates $871,419 to the Nebraska State Patrol for fiscal year 2026-27 and $50,000 to the Department of Administrative Services for the same period, with specific limits on how those funds can be spent on salaries and per diems. The bill also updates budget figures for the Legislative Council's services and includes $75,000 from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund to support ongoing health-related research and policy development by the Health and Human Services Committee. Finally, it reappropriates any unspent money from previous budgets and repeals the original section that established these funding levels.

LB 1029 requires Nebraska colleges and universities to report funding received from "foreign adversarial sources" (defined as foreign governments, entities created under their laws, citizens/nationals of such countries, or their agents) to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. Covered institutions must submit biannual reports detailing the amount, purpose, source details, and associated contracts of all "reportable funding" (including gifts, grants, or donations), excluding salaries or tuition payments from individuals. The bill redefines key terms like "foreign adversarial source" and "reportable funding" to align with federal standards as of January 1, 2025, and mandates public posting of reports online. This affects all public and private two- or four-year colleges in Nebraska with a Nebraska campus.

Nebraska bill LB 1237 prohibits individuals from entering the State Capitol with weapons (including firearms, knives, pepper spray, or tasers) or prohibited substances (such as explosives, hazardous materials, or spray paint). The law defines specific terms and includes exceptions for law enforcement officers on duty, individuals with prior approval from the Nebraska State Patrol, and qualified retired officers with concealed carry permits. Violating this prohibition is classified as a Class III misdemeanor. The bill amends existing statutes to clarify these restrictions and align with Capitol security protocols.

This legislative resolution from the Nebraska Legislature urges the U.S. Congress and President to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The bill directly affects children with disabilities in Nebraska and their families by calling for federal financial support that has historically been underfunded. It highlights that since 1975, the federal government has only provided 40% of the authorized funding for special education, leaving state and local schools to cover the remaining costs. The resolution requests that federal authorities enact legislation to meet the full funding mandate, thereby reducing the financial burden on Nebraska schools and taxpayers.

Nebraska's legislature passed Legislative Resolution 296 urging the U.S. President and Congress to permanently extend higher meal reimbursements for childcare centers under the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program. Specifically, it requests making permanent the 2022 Keep Kids Fed Act provisions that provide family day care homes with Tier I reimbursement rates (instead of lower Tier II) and an additional 10 cents per meal. This would directly support Nebraska's 1,283 participating childcare programs serving 23,695 low-income children, ensuring continued access to nutritious meals after current federal funding expired in 2023. The resolution has no binding effect but formally requests federal action.

This is a Nebraska legislative resolution (LR 293), not a bill that creates law. It urges the U.S. Congress to quickly pass federal legislation - specifically referencing H.R. 3649, the Veterans National Traumatic Injury Treatment Act - to expand veterans' access to treatments for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The resolution highlights the need for therapies like hyperbaric oxygen treatment, physical therapy, and cognitive therapy, which are not currently standard in VA care. It directly addresses U.S. Congress members and Nebraska's congressional delegation, requesting they support such federal action.

This legislative resolution congratulates Jeff and Shae Caldwell for receiving the 2025 Champion of Small Business award from the Nebraska Business Development Center. It recognizes their efforts in revitalizing North Platte's Main Street, expanding their business portfolio, and creating specialized jobs through their various commercial ventures. The bill directs the Legislature to send a copy of this acknowledgment to the Caldwells as a formal gesture of appreciation for their contributions to the local economy.

Legislative Resolution 490 formally congratulates Brody Jensen of Burwell High School for winning the 2026 Nebraska State Wrestling Championship in the 132-pound division. The resolution acknowledges his third state title, achieved by defeating Uriel Guezmen via technical fall, and recognizes the support of his school and community. The document directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Jensen as an official acknowledgment of his athletic achievement.