Rep. Mike Jacobson

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state funds to the Department of Revenue to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 838, which was introduced in the 2026 legislative session. The appropriation includes $523,240 for fiscal year 2026-27 and $136,300 for fiscal year 2027-28 from the General Fund, with salary and per diem expenses capped at $99,500 and $102,500 respectively for those periods. The legislation declares an emergency to allow immediate effect upon passage, though it does not specify the details of the underlying program it funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires mutual insurance holding companies in Nebraska to provide electronic notice of annual meetings to members using specific, reasonable methods. It specifies that electronic notice is valid if sent to a member's designated email or published on a website they've been informed about, and must include all required meeting details and voting instructions. Companies must maintain records of electronic delivery (like logs or receipts) and cannot prevent members from requesting printed materials at no cost. The bill updates notice requirements under the Mutual Insurance Holding Company Act, ensuring clear, accessible communication for members while allowing electronic participation options.

Maddy summaryLB 838 modifies Nebraska law to protect vulnerable adults and senior adults from financial exploitation by giving financial institutions (like banks and credit unions) new authority. If a financial institution reasonably suspects exploitation - based on information from the Department of Health and Human Services or law enforcement - it may delay or refuse specific transactions, such as fund withdrawals, account ownership changes, transfers to others, or beneficiary designations. The bill does not require institutions to act but provides a clear framework for intervention when exploitation is suspected. This directly affects vulnerable adults, senior adults, financial institutions, and individuals acting under power of attorney for these adults.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 837 allows businesses to round cash transaction amounts to the nearest 5 cents. For cash payments ending in 1, 2, 6, or 7 cents, businesses may round down; for amounts ending in 3, 4, 8, or 9 cents, they may round up. Transactions totaling 1 or 2 cents must be rounded up to 5 cents. This rule applies only to cash payments and excludes credit cards, checks, or other non-cash methods.

Maddy summaryLB 1130, titled "Adopt the Community Improvement District Act," establishes a legal framework for cities and villages in Nebraska to create community improvement districts (CIDs). These districts, formed by a majority of property owners within a defined area, can levy property taxes (up to a specified rate per $100 valuation) and issue bonds or warrants to fund public infrastructure projects like roads, parks, water systems, and sewer improvements. The bill defines key terms including "public infrastructure" (covering facilities such as streets, utilities, and recreational spaces) and sets limits on land ownership by CIDs (max 10 acres unless used for public purposes within three years). It directly affects property owners in participating cities/villages who would pay for these district-funded improvements through special assessments.

Maddy summaryLB 835 revises Nebraska's fee structure for services provided by the Secretary of State, specifically updating costs for accessing business records, lien notices, and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings. The bill eliminates outdated provisions related to lien notices under federal and state lien acts, changes fees for electronic database access (including bulk data requests), and repeals a specific section (52-1313.01) to harmonize related laws. These changes directly affect businesses, lenders, and individuals who file or search for UCC records, lien registrations, or business entity information through the Secretary of State's office. The bill focuses on streamlining fees and processes without altering substantive requirements for filings or protections.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 525, the Agricultural Data Privacy Act, requires businesses collecting farm-related data to obtain explicit written consent from agricultural producers before using or sharing their information. It prohibits denying services, benefits, or rewards to farmers who decline to share data and bans selling or sharing farm data without authorization. The law defines "agricultural data" broadly - including crop yields, GPS equipment data, financial records, and livestock transactions - and mandates that businesses delete such data within 30 days if a farmer revokes consent. The Attorney General enforces the law, with penalties for violations, while excluding data owned by farmers themselves (e.g., when farmers use their own data). This act directly affects Nebraska farmers and ag-tech companies processing farm data, ensuring greater control over sensitive agricultural information.

Maddy summaryLB 528 creates a new grant program for STEM-focused learning platforms (for middle and high school science, technology, engineering, and math) managed by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, replacing the previous State Board of Education-administered program. It requires approved platforms to align with state academic standards, meet data security standards, and provide free access to all Nebraska school districts. The bill shifts grant administration from the State Board of Education to the Department of Economic Development, eliminates outdated provisions, and mandates annual reports on program effectiveness. This directly affects developers of qualifying STEM platforms and all Nebraska public school districts.

Maddy summaryLB 39 modifies Nebraska's banking law to require banks to notify the Department of Banking and Finance within 30 days of any vacancy on their board of directors. It also mandates that banks fill such vacancies within 90 days through appointment by remaining directors, unless at least five directors remain (in which case filling becomes optional). The bill repeals the previous notification and vacancy-filling rules, replacing them with these updated timelines and procedures. This directly affects all Nebraska-chartered banks operating under the state's banking regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Nebraska's LLC law to clarify publication requirements for business notices. It requires LLCs to publish notices of organization, amendments, mergers, conversions, or dissolution for three weeks in a legal newspaper near their office, and mandates filing proof of publication with the Secretary of State. The key change allows LLCs to correct late publications: if they publish the notice later but file proof with the Secretary of State, prior and subsequent company actions remain valid. This directly affects Nebraska LLCs needing to file such notices, simplifying compliance while maintaining legal validity. The bill repeals the previous section 21-193 to implement these updates.