Rep. Rita Sanders

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution directs the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on the current laws and regulations governing truth and deception examiners. The study will evaluate whether existing rules are the least restrictive way to protect consumers from harm while balancing individual rights to pursue occupations and promoting competition. Committee members will assess if current regulations align with the Occupational Board Reform Act and make recommendations to the Legislature. This measure does not change any laws immediately but instead initiates a review process to inform potential future policy adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution directs the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on any issues that may arise within its jurisdiction. The committee will investigate potential matters and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature. This procedural measure does not create new laws or policies but instead establishes a temporary review process for the committee to address emerging concerns. The resolution was introduced by Representative Sanders and referred to the relevant committee for action.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution expresses the Nebraska Legislature's sympathy and condolences to the family of Master Sergeant Noah Lee Tietjens, who died in a drone attack in Kuwait in March 2026. The document honors his military service, noting his three deployments, various medals, and posthumous promotion to Master Sergeant, while listing his surviving relatives. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family as a formal gesture of support.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $12,000 for the 2025-26 fiscal year and $25,000 for the 2026-27 fiscal year from the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission Cash Fund to support the commission's operations. The funds are designated for Program 94 to help implement provisions from Legislative Bill 1075, which was introduced in the 2026 legislative session. The bill explicitly prohibits using these funds for permanent or temporary employee salaries or per diems. It includes an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation upon passage.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 919 allows government offices to use durable, accessible record-keeping methods like microfilm or digital formats instead of physical documents for public records. It amends statutes to require that when using these methods, original documents need not be retained after verification of accuracy and quality, with security copies maintained per state standards. This applies to county registers of deeds (for bankruptcy filings and tax liens) and the Secretary of State's office (for tax lien notices). The bill directly affects how local and state agencies store and maintain public records, streamlining record-keeping while ensuring accessibility.

Maddy summaryLB 786 creates new military honor license plate designs for Nebraska residents who served in all 11 U.S. military branches (including the Space Force), specific campaign medal recipients (like the Inherent Resolve Medal), and veterans with disabilities (including a wheelchair symbol option). It requires verification through the Department of Veterans' Affairs, limits plate costs to match standard plates, and specifies design rules for alphanumeric and personalized message plates. The bill also includes a sunset clause that would stop issuing certain plates if fewer than 100 are registered annually for two consecutive years. This directly affects eligible veterans, active service members, and those with qualifying military service or disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Nebraska's Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs structure and eliminates related veterans home provisions. It changes the commission's membership requirements to include at least one member with military experience and one with business background, while removing provisions about veterans home lease agreements and utility services. The bill also updates the annual report requirement (Section 55-606) to mandate submission by November 15 each year, summarizing Nebraska's military assets, economic impact, and preservation recommendations. These changes directly affect the Commission, veterans homes, and military installations in Nebraska, with no new funding or program changes.

Maddy summaryLB 1075 amends Nebraska's Election Act to update voting procedures and village governance. It requires village boards to formally authorize clerks to issue warrants during board vacancies (affecting small municipalities), updates election worker training and appointment rules, and removes provisions for initiative/referendum petitions. Key changes include clarifying clerk authority during vacancies, standardizing election worker requirements, and modifying school district election processes. The bill also eliminates outdated election petition rules and harmonizes related statutes. (5 sentences)

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $500,000 from Nebraska's General Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 to the Military Department to support the Nebraska Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The funds specifically include $450,000 designated for state aid to nonprofit organizations seeking security upgrades, such as improved lighting, fencing, or alarm systems. The bill also limits total spending on salaries and per diems for program administration to $45,000 during the same fiscal period. It directly affects eligible Nebraska nonprofits by providing financial assistance for physical security enhancements, administered through the Military Department.

Maddy summaryLB 1074 updates Nebraska's unclaimed property laws by extending the statute of limitations for the State Treasurer to pursue unclaimed funds (from seven years after a report, with tolling during examinations or voluntary disclosure agreements) and creating two new trust funds: the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund for general unclaimed property and the Unclaimed Property Liquidation Proceeds Trust Fund for sale proceeds. The bill mandates annual transfers of excess funds ($1 million or more) from the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund to the permanent school fund, with specific rules for 2026-2035 requiring the first $1 million to also go to the Capitol Restoration Cash Fund. These changes clarify how the State Treasurer manages unclaimed property, handles owner information (with strict confidentiality rules), and processes fund transfers, directly affecting holders (e.g., banks, insurers) and owners of abandoned property.