Nebraska · Current officeholder
Barry DeKay
Nonpartisan Nebraska Legislature (unicameral), District 40
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Sponsored legislation
85 bills in the current data (54 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR 497 | Congratulate the 2025-26 Nebraska FFA Association State Officers for their leadership, dedication, and service to the State of Nebraska | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 17, 2026 |
| LR 329 | Recognize the month of January 2026 as Nuclear Power Month in Nebraska | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LR 317CA | Constitutional amendment to limit the annual growth in the amount of property taxes levied by political subdivisions | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LR 305CA | Constitutional amendment to authorize the recall of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General, the Auditor of Public Accounts, and members of the Legislature | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LR 283CA | Constitutional amendment to state that only a United States citizen may be an elector | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LR 21 | Application to Congress for a convention of the states to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms members of the House and Senate may serve | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 946 | State intent regarding appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for medicaid assisted-living facilities | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 938 | Adopt the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act and provide for income tax adjustments | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 895 | Change applicability, license requirements, and fees under the Grain Warehouse Act | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 894 | Change provisions relating to the Grain Dealer Act and the Grain Warehouse Act | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 869 | Change provisions relating to notice requirements for property presumed abandoned | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 868 | Provide an inheritance tax exemption relating to victims of homicide and change provisions relating to when certain inheritance taxes are due | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 828 | Redefine a term relating to gift enterprises | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 827 | Provide for natural resources districts to create soil and water programs | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 826 | Change provisions relating to late applications for homestead exemptions | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 796 | Change provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 795 | Designate bromazolam as a controlled substance under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, correct the spelling of certain controlled substances, and enhance penalties for certain controlled substance offenses involving fentanyl | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 794 | Change and eliminate provisions relating to the Healthy Soils Task Force, require the Department of Agriculture to submit related documentation, and provide powers to natural resources districts regarding soil and water practices | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 770 | Authorize fees for the collection of certain taxes of reclamation districts and county agricultural societies and change the distribution of the nameplate capacity tax | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 769 | Provide for University of Nebraska State Museum License Plates, provide duties to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the University of Nebraska, and create a fund | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 762 | Require insurance coverage of pediatric autoimmune disorders | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 745 | Change provisions relating to the requirements for a diploma of high school equivalency | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 730 | Require schools and state agencies to designate restrooms and locker rooms based on sex and require state agencies to define an individual's sex as either male or female for purposes of rules and regulations, the enforcement of administrative actions, and adjudication of disputes | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 73 | Change the number of hours of annual continuing education required for law enforcement officers | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 694 | Prohibit discrimination based on military or veteran status | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 693 | Prohibit as a deceptive trade practice certain conduct relating to assistance or referrals in veterans benefits matters | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 57 | State intent regarding appropriations for medicaid assisted-living facilities | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 491 | Change provisions regarding appropriations from the Museum Construction and Maintenance Fund | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 413 | Change provisions relating to the setting of rates by certain power districts | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 395 | Change provisions relating to unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited juvenile offender and sealed records | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 394 | Change provisions of the Weights and Measures Act | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 304 | Eliminate a sunset date for the federal Child Care Subsidy program and state intent regarding funding | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 193 | Change provisions relating to the Committee on Pacific Conflict | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 188 | State intent to appropriate for medicaid nursing facility rates | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 129 | Prohibit restrictions on the provision of certain energy services | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1261A | Appropriation Bill | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1261 | Prohibit the use of eminent domain to acquire certain privately owned electric generation facilities | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1219 | Limit the amount of property taxes that may be levied by a political subdivision | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1198 | Require paper tickets for certain large public events | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1188 | Update a federal reference in the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act and prohibit ownership of real estate in adversary nations by the state and any political subdivision thereof | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1187 | Change provisions of the Livestock Brand Act | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1183 | Change provisions relating to valuation of property | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 115 | Increase the income tax credit and change the qualification criteria under the Volunteer Emergency Responders Incentive Act | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1096 | Adopt the Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act, create restrictions on contracts with foreign principals, authorize the withholding of records, and provide civil penalties | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1081 | Require state agencies and political subdivisions to purchase flags made in the United States | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1059 | Prohibit certain conduct relating to mobile tracking devices and change penalties for stalking | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 17, 2026 |
| LB 1032 | Provide for recognition and enforcement of tribal customary adoptions under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act and related laws | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2026 |
| LR 451 | Interim study to review occupational regulations for bulk milk haulers and field representatives under the Nebraska Milk Act for purposes of the Occupational Board Reform Act | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 30, 2026 |
| LR 450 | Interim study to examine issues within the jurisdiction of the Agriculture Committee | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 30, 2026 |
| LR 449 | Interim study to examine state resources and programs to assist with recovery and restoration of agricultural lands that have suffered from devastating wildfires within the state | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 30, 2026 |
| LB 1239 | Change provisions relating to management of long-term care facilities | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 12, 2026 |
| LR 327 | Congratulate Wynot High School on winning the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association Class D-2 State Volleyball and State Football Championships | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 2, 2026 |
| LR 326 | Congratulate Avery Arens of Crofton High School for winning the 2025 NSAA Class D Girls State Cross Country Championship race | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 2, 2026 |
| LR 325 | Congratulate the Creighton High School Bulldogs on earning the 2025 NSAA Class D Boys Golf Championship and a sweep of individual titles | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 2, 2026 |
| LR 324 | Congratulate Hartington-Newcastle High School, Wausa High School, and St. Mary's of O'Neill on earning the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association Play Production state championship titles | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 2, 2026 |
| LR 323 | Congratulate the Crofton Warrior Marching band for earning the Nebraska State Band Association's competitive marching competition in the Class 1A division | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 2, 2026 |
| LB 660 | Adopt the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act, require agencies to submit a federal funding inventory, and change provisions relating to agency rules and regulations, state buildings, and works of art for state buildings | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 6, 2025 |
| LB 6 | Provide for a penalty enhancement for a controlled substances violation resulting in serious bodily injury or death | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 6, 2025 |
| LB 50 | Change provisions relating to the distribution of the nameplate capacity tax | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 6, 2025 |
| LB 480 | Change provisions relating to the Water Recreation Enhancement Act | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 6, 2025 |
| LB 43 | Change provisions relating to notice and certification requirements for electric generation facilities, transmission lines, and privately developed renewable energy generation facilities located near military installations | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 6, 2025 |
| LB 245 | Change provisions of the Nebraska Pure Food Act and the Weights and Measures Act | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 6, 2025 |
| LB 184 | Prohibit certain sales of nitrous oxide and equipment to use nitrous oxide and provide penalties | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 6, 2025 |
| LB 382 | Provide for use of the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund to reimburse designated area agencies on aging and state intent regarding appropriations | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2025 |
| LR 267 | Congratulate Jordy Bahl on earning the Big Ten Player of the Year award and the Pitcher of the Year award | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 27, 2025 |
| LB 246 | Prohibit cultivated-protein food products under the Nebraska Pure Food Act and provide a deceptive trade practice | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 21, 2025 |
| LR 180 | Interim study to examine current and future availability and sustainability of nursing facility care for individuals in Nebraska | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 19, 2025 |
| LR 179 | Interim study to review occupational regulations under the Nebraska Livestock Dealer Licensing Act for purposes of the Occupational Board Reform Act | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 19, 2025 |
| LR 178 | Interim study to examine issues within the jurisdiction of the Agriculture Committee | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 19, 2025 |
| LB 561 | Provide restrictions and change provisions related to operation of vehicles carrying raw milk | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2025 |
| LB 183 | Change provisions relating to the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2025 |
| LR 101 | Congratulate Sustainable Beef, LLC on their successful opening ceremony | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 8, 2025 |
| LB 7 | Change provisions relating to real estate and the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 8, 2025 |
| LR 92 | Extend sympathy to the family of former Senator Don Wesely | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 3, 2025 |
| LR 80 | Congratulate the St. Mary's High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 Class D-2 state championship | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 1, 2025 |
| LB 396 | Change provisions relating to the form and filing of public power district budgets and audits with the Nebraska Power Review Board | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 17, 2025 |
| LB 247 | Change provisions relating to fees and distribution of proceeds under the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act and uses of and transfers from the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash Fund | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 17, 2025 |
| LB 91 | Change provisions relating to the conveyance of electric distribution systems by public power districts or public power and irrigation districts to cities or villages | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 26, 2025 |
| LB 52 | Provide additional offenses for which notification to crime victims is required | Co-sponsor | Enacted | February 26, 2025 |
| LR 32 | Recognize and honor Jack Hoffman for his perseverance and strength and extend sympathy to his family | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | February 3, 2025 |
| LR 9 | Congratulate the Wausa High School one-act team on winning the 2024 Class D-1 state play production championship | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | January 22, 2025 |
| LR 8 | Congratulate Aric Hall on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | January 22, 2025 |
| LR 4 | Congratulate Caleb Erwin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | January 22, 2025 |
| LR 3 | Congratulate the Stuart High School football team on winning the 2024 Class D-6 state championship | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | January 22, 2025 |
| LR 2 | Congratulate Cade Wakeley on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | January 22, 2025 |