Rep. Beau Ballard

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $7,500 from two state funds for the 2026-27 fiscal year to the Public Employees Retirement Board to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 820. The funds are restricted from being used for employee salaries or travel expenses, ensuring they are allocated for other program-related costs. The legislation declares an emergency to allow immediate effect upon approval. It directly impacts the Public Employees Retirement Board and the state's budget for the specified fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $7,500 from the Judges Expense Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 to the Public Employees Retirement Board to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1101. The funding is restricted from being used for permanent or temporary state employee salaries or per diems. An emergency clause allows the bill to take effect immediately upon passage. The legislation was introduced in March 2026 and was later moved to be combined with other appropriation bills.

Maddy summaryLB 949 updates Nebraska's prescription drug monitoring system by requiring all pharmacies to report prescription drug data daily to the system, including for cash payments or non-third-party payors. It prohibits patients from opting out of the monitoring system and exempts only "emergency use" or "immunization" prescriptions from reporting. The bill affects pharmacists, doctors, and healthcare providers who dispense medications, ensuring all controlled substances are tracked for safety oversight. It also harmonizes related rules for the statewide health information exchange and Health Information Technology Board.

Maddy summaryLB 1121 establishes a new regulatory framework specifically for the recreational vehicle (RV) industry in Nebraska, replacing outdated provisions under the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act. It creates the "Recreational Vehicle Industry Regulation Act" to govern agreements between RV dealers and manufacturers, define key terms (like "bona fide consumer" and "area of sales responsibility"), and add three members to the Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board. The bill directly affects RV dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and consumers by setting rules for exclusive sales territories, warranty services, and preventing dealers from selling more than eight RVs annually to avoid "bona fide consumer" status. It takes effect on a specified operative date and aims to address industry-specific needs distinct from standard motor vehicle regulations.

Maddy summaryLB 1137 clarifies and strengthens penalties for insurance fraud in Nebraska by updating definitions and penalty structures under the Insurance Fraud Act. It specifically defines prohibited acts (like submitting false claims or counterfeit policies) and sets tiered penalties based on the amount defrauded (e.g., Class III felony for $5,000+). The bill directly affects insurers, agents, policyholders, and public adjusters by making fraudulent activities more clearly punishable under amended sections 28-631 and 44-6604. Key changes include harmonizing provisions across insurance laws and specifying that aggregated fraud amounts from one scheme determine penalty levels.

Maddy summaryLB 1057 amends Nebraska's Health Care Facility Licensure Act to clarify the definition of "adult day service." It specifies that this service involves community-based care for four or more people with age or functional impairments for less than 24 hours daily. The bill explicitly excludes community-based waiver services provided by entities certified under the Developmental Disabilities Services Act or PACE centers from this definition. This change directly affects facilities seeking licensure under the Act by determining which services fall under its regulatory scope.

Maddy summaryLB 1102 amends Nebraska's Class V School Employees Retirement Act to establish specific requirements for monthly retirement payments to eligible school employees. It changes the timing for certain cost-of-living adjustments to retirement benefits and redefines "retirement date" for administrative clarity. The bill harmonizes existing provisions within the retirement system and repeals outdated sections of the law. These changes directly affect current and future Class V retirement plan members who receive monthly allowances. The bill focuses on updating payment structures and adjustment schedules without altering benefit amounts or eligibility.

Maddy summaryLB 825 requires licensed mental health practitioners in Nebraska to complete at least two hours of domestic abuse training every two years. It also mandates that individuals seeking provisional mental health licenses must complete three hours of specific domestic abuse training covering screening tools, risk indicators, trauma-informed care, and referrals. The training must be provided by qualified instructors with relevant experience and additional certification. This applies to all licensed practitioners and provisional license holders under the Mental Health Practice Act, effective January 1, 2027. The bill defines domestic abuse using Nebraska's existing legal definition from section 42-903.

Maddy summaryLB 987, the Vision Benefit Plan Act, establishes rules for vision benefit plans in Nebraska. It defines key terms like "covered services" (eye care provided under a plan), "covered materials" (items like glasses or contacts), and "fee schedule" (how much eye care providers are reimbursed). The bill requires insurers to follow specific reimbursement standards and prohibits "nominal" payments that don't cover providers' actual costs. It directly affects vision insurers, eye care providers (optometrists and ophthalmologists), and people enrolled in vision benefit plans. The law creates a regulatory framework to ensure fair reimbursement for vision care services.

Maddy summaryThis bill primarily updates Nebraska's handicapped parking regulations to align with federal standards. It modifies Section 18-1737 to require parking signs to conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act as they existed on January 1, 2025 (noting the typo in the bill text). The bill also updates references to federal law in several motor vehicle statutes but does not change civil penalties for motor carriers as its title incorrectly suggests. The core changes affect parking facility owners, enforcement officers, and drivers who misuse handicapped parking spaces. The bill's actual focus is on parking enforcement, not motor carrier regulations.