Maddy summaryLB 189 would establish Nebraska's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act, creating a state-administered program providing wage replacement for eligible workers. It directly affects employees of participating employers and self-employed individuals who opt into the program, covering leave for reasons like newborn care, serious health conditions, and military family needs (e.g., caring for a service member on active duty). Key provisions include calculating benefits based on the worker's average weekly wage during a defined base period, with specific coverage for military-related exigencies like deployment preparation or reintegration events. The bill requires employers to participate or allow self-employed individuals to opt in, with benefits funded through employee and employer contributions to a new state-administered fund.
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Maddy summaryLB 237 would allow Nebraska counties with fewer than 10,000 residents to conduct elections by mail, after receiving approval from the Secretary of State. To qualify, counties must submit a detailed plan covering election timing, voter notices, and ballot procedures. If approved, counties would need to provide 24/7 secure ballot drop boxes for at least 10 days before elections, accept hand-delivered ballots, maintain at least one in-person voting location on election day, and follow existing early voting rules. This bill does not change ballot deadlines or require counties to adopt mail voting - it only permits it under specified conditions for small counties.
Maddy summaryThis bill (LB 13A) is a procedural funding measure that allocates $0 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $1 for fiscal year 2026-27 from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services' Program 347. It directly provides the minimal necessary funds to implement Legislative Bill 13 (the parent bill), which is not detailed in this text. The appropriation specifically prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries or per diems. As a funding bill for another measure, it has no substantive policy changes beyond formalizing the allocation.
Maddy summaryLB 580 reallocates remaining funds from the Lead Service Line Cash Fund to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy for FY2025-26. It directs these funds toward replacing lead service lines in public water systems, specifically providing grants to metropolitan utilities districts for this purpose. The bill uses leftover money not previously allocated for labor training programs. It declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon approval. This bill directly affects water utilities in Nebraska's metropolitan areas by funding lead pipe replacement projects.
Maddy summaryLB 581 was a funding bill that allocated $3,000,000 from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services. The funds were specifically designated for behavioral health services for youth in facilities that also operate early childhood development centers. The bill was amended into another measure (LB261) on June 6, 2025, and did not create new policies or regulations. It directly affected youth receiving behavioral health services at participating facilities.
Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 693 amends the state's deceptive trade practices law to prohibit receiving compensation for certain conduct related to veterans benefits assistance. Specifically, it makes it illegal for anyone to charge fees for helping veterans navigate benefits applications or referrals if that conduct misleads or deceives veterans. The bill defines terms and adds this prohibition to the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, directly affecting third-party assistance providers who charge fees for veterans benefits support. This change aims to prevent deceptive practices by requiring transparency in veterans benefits assistance services.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $0 from the General Fund for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to the Department of Health and Human Services to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 958. The funds are designated for two specific programs within the department, with restrictions on how the money can be spent. The bill limits expenditures for salaries and per diems and specifies that any state aid included must be used only for its intended purpose. Since no actual funding amounts are specified in the text, the bill currently allocates zero dollars to these programs.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution designates May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Nebraska to highlight the importance of mental health support for women before, during, and after pregnancy. The bill directly affects mothers, families, and healthcare providers by formally recognizing the need to address perinatal mood, anxiety, and depression disorders that affect many new parents. It expresses legislative support for individuals diagnosed with these conditions and aims to raise awareness about the stigma and lack of information surrounding maternal mental health. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the issue and its treatment options.
Maddy summaryLB 774 creates a dedicated fund within Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to manage federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The fund directly supports rural Nebraska communities by providing resources to improve healthcare delivery systems, increase access to care, and enhance health outcomes. Key provisions require the Department to administer the fund using federal CMS dollars, invest unspent funds per state investment laws, and submit annual electronic reports to the Legislature detailing fund usage and results. This bill establishes a structured mechanism for utilizing federal health funding to address rural healthcare challenges.
Maddy summaryLB 775 creates the Rural Health Transformation Program within Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to improve healthcare in rural areas. The program directly affects rural healthcare providers, patients, and communities by focusing on increasing access, quality, and outcomes through specific mechanisms: supporting health innovations, strengthening provider sustainability, recruiting healthcare workers, developing new care models, and expanding digital health tools. It requires using federal funds received from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) exclusively for these purposes, as specified in the bill's funding section. The program aims to transform rural healthcare delivery without specifying new taxes or mandatory requirements.