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NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 17th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, Nebraska.
- We know Nebraska helps Nebraska no matter what.
- During this 109th Nebraska Legislature, I signed over the state of the state of Nebraska.
- Nebraska is open for business.
- One in 40,000 people in Nebraska. The first day I walked into the In 40,000 people in Nebraska.
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 10th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please stand and be recognized by the Nebraska Legislature.
- Please stand and be recognized by the Nebraska Legislature.
- Nebraska is better because of you.
- $4,750 from the Nebraska Power Review Fund to the Nebraska Power Review Board for Program 728, to carry
- Scott Black was praised for his decades of service to Nebraska, including a 25-year career with the Nebraska
Bills:
LB764, LB815A, LB839, LB888, LB955, LB972A, LB1029, LB1087, LB1091, LB1126A, LB1181A, LB1237A, LB1261A, LB304A, LB762, LB889, LB929, LB966, LB1022, LB1187, LR508
Keywords:
law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 7th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Nebraska City is interested.
- Good morning, fellow Nebraska.
- of our hardworking Nebraska.
- The market for merchandise delivery in Burwell, Nebraska, is not the same as it is in Elkhorn, Nebraska
- Are there other models in Nebraska employment law where we say for... ...there are other models in Nebraska
Bills:
LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787
Keywords:
LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 7th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, hey, Nebraska... ...Nebraska, go to—I was going to say the email, but now I'm like, oh, I don't want
- how we can make Nebraska the most...
- Cities across Nebraska on how we can make Nebraska the most homeowner-friendly and business-friendly
- Good evening, Nebraska.
- It needs to be a Nebraska-licensed doctor because... ...it needs to be a Nebraska-licensed doctor because
Bills:
LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787
Keywords:
LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 8th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please stand and be recognized by the Nebraska Legislature.
- Please stand and be recognized by the Nebraska Legislature.
- , people in Eastern Nebraska.
- The chair said they talked to Nebraska Cattlemen, Nebraska Farm Bureau, a lot of constituents in the
- They drew a diagonal line across the state of Nebraska.
Bills:
LB878, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB1209, LB937A, LB962A, LB1050, LB1050A, LB965, LB1022, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB745, LB749, LB778, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR495, LR496, LR497, LR498, LR499, LR500, LR501, LR502, LR503, LR504
Keywords:
paid parental leave, state employees, workplace benefits, family support, economic impact, Medicaid, Medical Assistance Act, home and community-based services waiver, HCBS waiver, waiver participant, assessment tool, clinical interviewing, service tier, retroactive coverage, doula, doula reimbursement, maternal health, prenatal care, pregnancy, birth outcomes
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 8th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- K is from Columbus, Nebraska.
- The Nebraska Department of Education is supporting and training Nebraska teachers on the science of reading
- Our students deserve solutions developed here in Nebraska, for Nebraska, that will develop the potential
- of all Nebraska students.
- Number two, Nebraska Association of School Boards, Nebraska State Education Association, Schools Taking
Bills:
LB878, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB1209, LB937A, LB962A, LB1050, LB1050A, LB965, LB1022, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB745, LB749, LB778, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR495, LR496, LR497, LR498, LR499, LR500, LR501, LR502, LR503, LR504
Keywords:
paid parental leave, state employees, workplace benefits, family support, economic impact, Medicaid, Medical Assistance Act, home and community-based services waiver, HCBS waiver, waiver participant, assessment tool, clinical interviewing, service tier, retroactive coverage, doula, doula reimbursement, maternal health, prenatal care, pregnancy, birth outcomes
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 9th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill continues with provisions about the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, the Nebraska Court
- Section 8131.35 of Nebraska statutes is repealed.
- Service Unit Coordinating Council, Nebraska Association of County Officials, League of Nebraska Municipalities
- , Nebraska Association of School Boards, Greater Nebraska School Association, and Stanford Schools, etc
- We have to stop giving people a reason to leave Nebraska.
Bills:
LB737, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB1216, LB1256, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787, LB365A, LB823, LB900, LB903, LB940, LB954, LB1127, LB1127A, LB1205, LB1240, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR505, LR507
Keywords:
LB737, Olmstead, developmental disabilities, disability services, community-based services, integrated settings, DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services, stakeholder advisory committee, independent consultant, public hearing, legislative oversight, disability rights, community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, community supports, self-advocacy
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 9th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Since 1986, Nebraska state senators have not weighed in on our committee structure.
- This rule change is not intended to be a question about what we value in Nebraska.
- Section 2 provides that this act shall be known as the Nebraska Advantage Act.
- the Constitution of Nebraska, and changes to related duties and funds.
- from the Nebraska State Cash Fund for fiscal year 2027-28 to the Legislature.
Bills:
LB737, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB1216, LB1256, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787, LB365A, LB823, LB900, LB903, LB940, LB954, LB1127, LB1127A, LB1205, LB1240, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR505, LR507
Keywords:
LB737, Olmstead, developmental disabilities, disability services, community-based services, integrated settings, DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services, stakeholder advisory committee, independent consultant, public hearing, legislative oversight, disability rights, community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, community supports, self-advocacy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine opportunities to strengthen water infrastructure programs, focusing on the IIJA's successes. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- 92% of all systems serving under 10,000 people in Nebraska.
- You mentioned in your testimony small communities in Nebraska are having a similar problem.
- We have three drinking water circuit riders that run around the state of Nebraska.
- , Chairman of the Nebraska Utilities Section, and President of the Nebraska Rural Water.
- Just to name a few, you're currently the Chairman of the Nebraska League of Municipalities.
Keywords:
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, water infrastructure, lead service lines, federal reauthorization, sustainability, cybersecurity
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and its implications for local water systems. Various witnesses highlighted the transformative impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law, which has provided an unprecedented amount of funding to help address long-standing issues in drinking water infrastructure, particularly concerning lead service line replacements and sustainability in water management. The discussions emphasized the urgent need for federal reauthorization to continue supporting these initiatives, as many rural and disadvantaged communities still face substantial barriers in upgrading their water systems. Additionally, cybersecurity risks were noted, raising concerns over the vulnerability of water systems across the nation.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine advancing carbon capture, utilization and sequestration technologies and ensuring effective implementation of the USE IT Act. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- It's great to see you, Senator Ricketts, born and raised in the great state of Nebraska.
- Nebraska is actually the second-ranked ethanol state in the country.
- Through this carbon sequestration, Nebraska and other Midwestern states stand to benefit greatly from
- It was a huge win for Nebraska, the Midwest, and neighboring states.
- As governor of Nebraska, I'm going to lean on Six Sigma to streamline our processes.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine insurance markets and the role of mitigation policies. May 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Gordon I wonder if you know you can comment on do you have some thoughts on specifically Nebraska why
- we've seen these homeowner insurance rates go up have you got specific data with regard to Nebraska
- so we do have specific data on Nebraska the NAIC just released and we'll provide that to your office
- And I just want to highlight in Nebraska, we actually have a great insurance department.
- In fact, Nebraska is one of the leaders in the insurance marketplace.
Keywords:
homeowners insurance, natural disasters, insurance costs, climate change, disaster preparedness, federal policies, bipartisan solutions
Summary:
The meeting reviewed critical issues surrounding the rising costs and accessibility of homeowners insurance across the United States, particularly in light of increasing natural disasters linked to climate change. Members engaged in extensive discussions regarding the implications for families and the economy, citing significant increases in premiums and decreasing availability of policies in high-risk areas. Supervisor Peysko highlighted the direct impact of federal policies on local communities, emphasizing the growing burden on homeowners as they face skyrocketing insurance costs amidst a backdrop of environmental challenges and regulatory constraints. The committee expressed a unified call to action for bipartisan solutions, focusing on improving building codes and enhancing disaster preparedness measures.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Taxes Committee considers HF2360 4/10/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the nearest state that's done it is actually Nebraska, and they passed their program in 2012.
- Uh, the nearest state that's done it is actually Nebraska, and they passed their program in 2012.
- I'll tell you one very quick story from Nebraska.
- , and they passed their program Nebraska, and they passed their program in<00:04:31.840>
2012. - Uh there was quick story from Nebraska.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 2360, as amended by H.F. 2360A1, which would create a state-level New Markets Tax Credit-style program modeled on the federal program. Chair Swedzinski explained that the bill is intended to drive investment across Minnesota, including a requirement that at least 50% of the $200 million allocation be directed to greater Minnesota, and noted that the program would run for 12 months with state oversight to help guide investments.
Testimony in support came from Alex Stuponic of Advantage Capital and Jason Wabama of Advanced Machine Guarding Solutions in Hibbing. Stuponic described the federal New Markets program as a tool for directing capital to low-income and underserved communities, cited Minnesota projects that have already benefited from federal funding, and argued that state programs in other states have successfully attracted more investment. Wabama said the credit could help rural businesses like his expand, noting that his Hibbing company has grown from one employee in 2021 to 22 employees and hopes to reach 50 employees while eventually becoming an ESOP.
Chair Gomez raised concerns about the bill’s changes, especially the set-aside of half the funds for one region and the five-year carryforward, saying the proposal seemed arbitrary and more permissive and that there was likely not room in the budget for the $100 million cost this year. In response, Swedzinski said the fiscal note pushes costs into future years, with the first costs beginning in 2028-2029, and emphasized that the structure would allow the investment benefits to occur upfront. The amendment was adopted, and the bill, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SMITH OF NEBRASKA. MR. LAHOOD OF ILLINOIS. MR. DUNN OF FLORIDA. MR. FITZPATRICK OF PENNSYLVANIA.
- Smith of Nebraska. Mr. Gimenez of Florida. Ms. Matsui of California.
- Smith of Nebraska. Mr. Gimenez of Florida. Ms. Matsui of California.
- Smith of Nebraska.
- SMITH OF NEBRASKA.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Water Topics Overview Committee Mar 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Every state in the basin has a continental divide except Nebraska.
- But I'll try to go through what we're doing here in Nebraska.
- Here's a map of Nebraska, how we've divided it up into 13 river basins.
- What we have in Nebraska is about... What we have in Nebraska is about 8.3 million irrigated acres.
- It's not that popular here in Nebraska either.
Summary:
The Water Topics Overview Committee met with a quorum and received updates from the Department of Water Resources and the State Water Commission, followed by presentations from Deloitte on two legislative studies required by House Bill 1020. Director Reese Haas reviewed major project and budget updates, including the Northwest Area Water Supply and Southwest Pipeline projects, Resources Trust Fund balances, carryover spending, project prioritization, bid conditions, regional water system coverage, and department process improvements. Members also discussed how the commission prioritizes projects, maintenance expectations, and the impact of limited municipal water supply funding. No formal committee action was taken during the DWR update; the commission’s municipal funding decisions were described as pending its April 8 meeting.
Deloitte then presented the cost-share policy study, which found that under current policy and forecasted revenues, North Dakota faces an estimated $1.3 billion shortfall over 14 years, with a near-term gap of about $1.8 billion through 2031. The firm outlined seven recommended options, including tighter definitions and a 25% cost share for eligible replacement projects, caps and financing strategies for the Mouse River and Red River Valley projects, aligning cost share with commission priority guidance, delaying lower-priority projects, using available lines of credit, and adjusting reimbursement timing for revolving loan funds. Committee members questioned inflation assumptions, affordability, user fees, and the use of legacy fund earnings for bonding, but no decisions were made.
In the governance and finance study, Deloitte said final recommendations are still being refined, with a final report due May 29. The study examined the Southwest Pipeline, NAWS, and Red River Valley systems using governance and finance criteria such as decision authority, transparency, affordability, risk, and access to funding. For Southwest, Deloitte outlined options ranging from improved state-authority coordination to transferring ownership to the Southwest Water Authority; for NAWS, options focused on strengthening the authority’s role and potentially transitioning operations and maintenance; and for Red River, options ranged from enhanced facilitation to formal state oversight or state ownership. Members asked follow-up questions about ownership transfer, capital repayment streams, and why NAWS was not considered for transfer, and Deloitte said NAWS’s limited organizational maturity made that option less viable in the near term.
NE
Transcript Highlights:
- Most of my life, I lived in South Sioux City and Jackson, Nebraska.
- Prior to that, I served on the Mexican-American Commission of the State of Nebraska, which is probably
- I started my own business in 1981, so we own Gomez Pallet Company in Jackson, Nebraska.
- I started my own business in 1981, so we own Gomez Ballot Company in Jackson, Nebraska, so we've been
- You know, I always bother Pete Ricketts about why don't we have a casino in Nebraska, because I can see
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Water Topics Overview Committee Mar 26th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Water Topics Overview Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Every state in the basin has a continental divide except Nebraska.
- But I'll try to go through this of what we're doing here in Nebraska.
- Here's a map of Nebraska, how we've divided it up into 13 river basins.
- What we have in Nebraska is about What we have in Nebraska is about 8.3 million irrigated acres.
- It's not that popular here in Nebraska either.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House/Senate Press Conference 3/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Modeled after successful legislation and a program that's been implemented in the state of Nebraska,
- this<00:02:05.600>
bill <00:02:06.039>will <00:02:06.439>create state of Nebraska - this bill will create state of Nebraska this bill will create scholarships<00:02:08.200>
for < - You mentioned the program is modeled after something in Nebraska.
- But I can tell you that my counterpart in Omaha, Nebraska, said that he surmises there's at least two
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll make clear the connection between you and Nebraska, which I'm not quite sure what it is, but Senator
- A little bit about myself, I was Governor of Nebraska at the time, but in a prior life I actually was
- For example, we saw many school districts across the country shut down, and certainly in Nebraska as
- And so one of the results of that, according to the two nations report card, Nebraska scored highest
- And Nebraska ranked number one overall.
Keywords:
NIH funding, healthcare research, chronic diseases, scientific integrity, public trust, pandemic response
Summary:
The meeting of the committee focused on various healthcare and scientific issues, with significant discussions surrounding the impact of recent administrative actions on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its research agenda. Senators expressed concerns over funding cuts and personnel reductions, particularly the reported termination of over 1,200 NIH staff members, which could jeopardize ongoing and future research projects. The session included testimonies on the importance of supporting early-stage researchers and restoring public trust in scientific institutions following pandemic-related controversies. Additionally, the potential for future healthcare management based on diverse scientific ideas was emphasized as crucial to tackle chronic diseases effectively.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Nebraska has authorized counties to use this tool for recruitment and ensuring free and fair elections
- My second question is just about, you know, you mentioned that this is modeled after Nebraska.
- And the interesting thing about the way the county in Nebraska does it is that it actually requires you
- The question that I’ll ask you is, and maybe Nebraska already has this—I didn’t get a chance to look
- I just think that we mimicked it exactly like the Nebraska law.
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on March 25, 2026, with nine measures on the agenda and three bills taken on consent. The committee approved the consent calendar for AB 1736, AB 1853, and AB 2153. The committee also heard several election-related bills, including AB 1993 on ballot-envelope privacy, AB 1788 on nonprofit disclosure of travel payments for elected officials, AB 1560 on barring people convicted of public corruption from lobbying, AB 1539 on presidential and vice-presidential ballot eligibility certifications, AB 1919 on Santa Cruz Metro local tax initiative procedures, and AB 1562 on county selection of poll workers. The chair also noted membership changes and welcomed new and returning members and staff.
AB 1993 drew the most debate. The author argued it was a common-sense safeguard to prevent voters’ choices from being visible through ballot-envelope holes, citing a Sacramento County incident and public concern about ballot privacy. County election officials, the Secretary of State’s office, and Disability Rights California opposed the bill, saying the holes also serve accessibility and processing functions, that existing voter instructions already address privacy, and that the measure would create implementation problems and an unfunded mandate. After extended discussion, the committee voted the bill out on a 2-6 roll call and it failed.
AB 1788 was supported by the FPPC and the League of Women Voters and passed as amended to Appropriations, with members emphasizing transparency while seeking to avoid unintended coverage of organizations like NCSL and CSG. AB 1560 passed 6-0 despite the Secretary of State’s implementation concerns about how the office would learn of relevant convictions. AB 1539, which would require party representatives to certify presidential and vice-presidential nominees’ constitutional eligibility, passed 7-0 as amended. AB 1919, which would clarify procedures for a Santa Cruz Metro voter initiative to place a transit tax on the ballot, passed 6-2, and AB 1562, which would allow counties to randomly select poll workers, passed 7-1 after discussion about civic engagement, guardrails, and election administration. The committee then completed roll-call adjustments for absent members and adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/14/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Maine and Nebraska are the only two states that do this currently, and in the last election Nebraska
- That's what Nebraska thought, too. It didn't happen. And, you know, who knows why it didn't happen?
- Vice President Vance visited Nebraska twice.
- and Nebraska are the only<00:16:37.839>
two <00:16:38.160>states <00:16:38.639>that - to get a vote that's what Nebraska to get a vote that's what Nebraska thought<00:17:26.839>
too