Rep. Dunixi Guereca

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates Jake Guentzel, a former University of Nebraska at Omaha hockey player, for earning a spot on Team USA and winning a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The document formally acknowledges his specific achievements, including leading his college team to the Frozen Four and defeating Canada in overtime during the Olympic final. As a ceremonial measure, the resolution directs that a copy be sent to Guentzel to recognize his accomplishments as the first former UNO athlete to win an Olympic gold medal.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 881 requires law enforcement agencies, county/city jails, and the Nebraska State Patrol to obtain prior approval from their local governing body before entering agreements to enforce immigration law. This applies to any agreement involving immigration enforcement actions like detention or arrest, excluding human trafficking-related agreements. The bill mandates a 30-day written notice to the local governing body, a public hearing, and approval before any new agreement takes effect starting July 1, 2026. Existing agreements must terminate by December 1, 2026, unless approved by the local body by October 15, 2026. Agencies must also report all approved agreements to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement within 60 days.

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 913 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator by a specified date. This coordinator will directly assist individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia and their caregivers by connecting them to resources, collecting data on dementia impacts, and evaluating service needs across the state. Key responsibilities include serving as a referral hub, recommending policy and funding changes, monitoring the state's dementia care plan, and organizing community solutions. The bill aims to improve coordinated care access for affected Nebraskans through these specific, actionable duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Nebraska businesses from using consumer data (like personal or protected class information) to set personalized prices through algorithms or AI. It specifically bans "personalized algorithmic pricing" that varies prices for different customers based on their data, and requires clear, visible price disclosures (like unit pricing on shelves) for grocery stores and other retailers. The law applies to all businesses operating in Nebraska, focusing on preventing price discrimination and ensuring transparency in pricing practices. It aims to protect consumers from opaque, data-driven pricing models while addressing concerns about their impact on competition and jobs.

Maddy summaryLB 880 prohibits Nebraska residential landlords from banning or charging extra fees for rent payments made via electronic transfer (such as direct deposit or online payment systems). It directly affects landlords renting residential properties and their tenants who use electronic payment methods. The law requires landlords to accept these payments without restrictions and without additional charges, amending the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. This ensures tenants can use convenient payment options without financial penalties.

Maddy summaryLB 971 requires most health insurance plans in Nebraska to cover prescribed asthma inhalers without cost-sharing. It directly affects people with asthma who have health insurance, mandating coverage for one rescue inhaler and one maintenance inhaler per year when prescribed by a doctor. The bill prohibits deductibles, copays, or coinsurance for these specific inhalers, though high-deductible plans may still apply annual deductibles if needed to maintain health savings account eligibility. This policy change ensures immediate access to essential asthma medications without out-of-pocket costs for covered individuals.

Maddy summaryLB 970 requires Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state plan amendment seeking federal approval to add early literacy promotion and intervention services to well-child visits under the existing Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program. This change would directly affect children under 21 covered by Nebraska Medicaid who receive routine well-child checkups. The bill mandates that these visits include screenings and interventions for early literacy development, integrating this service into the current EPSDT framework. The key mechanism is the submission of a state plan amendment to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for approval. This policy change would expand the scope of preventive services provided during standard pediatric visits for Medicaid-eligible children.

Maddy summaryLB 879, the "Guest Worker Permit Act," requires undocumented individuals working in Nebraska to obtain a state-issued permit before starting work under a contract or within 30 days of signing one. It directly affects undocumented workers who live or work in Nebraska but are not compliant with federal immigration law. Key provisions include creating a permit system administered by the Department of Labor, requiring employers to provide contact information for workers, and barring individuals with certain serious criminal convictions (like violent felonies or sex offenses) from obtaining permits. The law would take effect by July 1, 2028, pending federal approval of necessary waivers.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certain Nebraska cities and villages (classified as primary, first, or second class, or villages) to sell their water and sewer systems to federally recognized or state-acknowledged Indian tribes. To do so, the systems must be entirely located on tribal land, and the sale must be approved by local voters in a general or special election. The bill requires cities/villages to submit the sale proposal to voters at existing elections, with results counted like any other local vote. It does not change who owns these systems but creates a process for their transfer under specific conditions.

Maddy summaryLB 1201 creates a grant program for Nebraska elementary school classrooms to provide high-quality, age-appropriate books and monthly parent engagement materials. It prioritizes schools with high poverty rates (40%+ students), low academic performance, or significant reading deficiencies among K-5 students. The program, funded with up to $1 million annually from the Education Future Fund, requires book distribution in English and Spanish, classroom tracking of book usage, and monthly materials for caregivers. Schools must report on outcomes by December 2028 using reading assessment data. This directly affects participating elementary schools and their students, focusing on literacy support through classroom resources and family engagement.