Rep. Justin Wayne

Primary LB 67

died · Lead sponsor

Change provisions relating to the levy authority of natural resources districts

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the tax authority of Nebraska's natural resources districts to ensure they can continue funding their operations after a previous law was repealed. It grants districts the power to levy specific property taxes based on their funding needs, with higher limits allowed for districts in overappropriated river basins or those managing interstate compacts. To support these districts, the state commits to providing annual funding that increases by 3.5% each year, starting in fiscal year 2025-26, though districts retain the option to levy their own taxes if the state fails to meet this funding target.

died Aug 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LB 58

died · Lead sponsor

Appropriate funds to the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of solar panels and property tax relief

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes allocating $2 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Natural Resources to install solar panels. The energy generated by these panels would be sold to the market, with the resulting revenue designated for property tax relief. Although the legislation outlines this funding mechanism, it was indefinitely postponed in August 2024 and has not yet become law.

died Aug 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LB 48

died · Lead sponsor

Provide for a delivery fee for delivery sales

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a new 2% delivery fee on sales of personal property made online, by mail, or through other electronic methods to customers in Nebraska. The fee applies to sellers who use these delivery channels but excludes items that are already tax-exempt or those picked up in person at a retail store. Collected funds would be sent to the State Treasurer to support the Education Future Fund, and the Department of Revenue would enforce the fee and require sellers to report their sales. Although the legislation was introduced in 2024, it was indefinitely postponed and has not yet taken effect.

died Aug 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LR 25

Introduced · Lead sponsor

Extend sympathy to the family, friends, students, and community of Elmer Joseph Crumbley

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution expresses the Nebraska Legislature's condolences to the family, friends, former students, and community of Elmer Joseph Crumbley following his death on July 31, 2024. The document highlights Crumbley's life as a long-serving educator, principal, and community member, noting his graduation from North High School and his tenure at Omaha Public Schools. It formally directs that a copy of this resolution be sent to Crumbley's family to acknowledge their loss.

Introduced Aug 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LR 23CA

died · Lead sponsor

Constitutional amendment to require the Legislature to authorize, regulate, and provide for the taxation of gambling activities and to designate how the tax proceeds of such gambling activities are used

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment would require the Nebraska Legislature to authorize and regulate various forms of gambling, including online and mobile platforms operated by entities with a physical presence in the state. Under the plan, tax revenue generated from these gambling activities would be distributed with eighty percent dedicated to property tax relief for residents, while the remaining funds would support education, a fund for compulsive gamblers, and the state general fund. The measure also outlines specific spending rules for a state-run lottery, directing proceeds toward environmental conservation, education, and the state fair, alongside an initial contribution to the compulsive gamblers assistance fund. Although the bill was introduced in July 2024, it was indefinitely postponed and has not yet been submitted to voters for approval.

died Aug 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LB 25

Passed · Lead sponsor

Allow claims involving child abuse or sexual assault of a child under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act

Passed Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LB 348

died · Lead sponsor

Adopt the Community Work Release and Treatment Centers Act and change provisions relating to the Board of Parole, the Department of Correctional Services, and the Office of Probation Administration

died Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LB 350

died · Lead sponsor

Adopt the Pioneer Economic Tax Credit Act

died Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary LB 962

died · Lead sponsor

Prohibit the use of certain projection maps in public schools and require each school board to adopt a policy relating to projection maps

died Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor LB 130

Signed into law · Co-sponsor

State intent regarding medicaid nursing facility rates, require reports, and change quality assurance assessments for nursing facilities

Signed into law Apr 25, 2024 1 co-sponsor