NEBRASKA LOBBYIST
STATEMENT of ACTIVITY

 

 
NADC FORM D
 
  • Each registered lobbyist shall file a Statement of Activity within 45 days after the end of a regular session of the Legislature. The statement must be filed even if the lobbyist engaged in no activity.
  • Any registered lobbyist who engages in lobbying activity in connection with a special session of the Legislature shall file a Statement of Activity within 45 days after the end of the special session. Late filing fees are $25.00 per day, not to exceed $750.00.
  • Lobbyists having more than one principal shall file a separate report for each principal.
ITEM 1
NATURE OF FILING (Check appropriate box)

2024

ITEM 2
NAME OF LOBBYIST AND PRINCIPAL
LOBBYIST

Pederson, Kole  

(402) 421-4447 

PO Box 80299 

Lincoln 

NE 

68501 

PRINCIPAL

Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation  

(402) 421-4400 

5225 S 16th St 

Lincoln 

NE 

68512 

List all the legislation upon which the lobbyist acted on behalf of the principal including bills, resolutions, amendments and procedural matters. Identify by number of bill, resolution, amendment or procedural matter and state the position taken. This statement should include a list of amendments or procedural matters which the lobbyist has acted upon for the principal, even if the lobbyist has not acted upon the bill or resolution from which the amendment or procedural matter arises.
Identify bill or resolution number Identify amendment or procedural matter Describe bill, resolution, amendment or procedural matter Position taken
LB61    Change provisions relating to regulation of dark fiber  Support
LB126    Change provisions relating to homestead exemptions and property assessment and tax rolls  Neutral
LB190    Authorize scheduled extension of county bridge project payments  Neutral
LB218    Change provisions relating to intent to appropriate money for management of vegetation within the banks or flood plain of a natural stream  Support
LB262    Change and eliminate provisions relating to warehouse operators, hemp, the Grain Dealer Act, the Grain Warehouse Act, the Nebraska Agricultural Products Marketing Act, the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act, the Nebraska Corn Resources Act, the Nebraska Pure Food Act, and the Uniform Controlled Substances Act  Support
LB263    Change provisions of the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act  Neutral
LB264    Change provisions of the Grain Dealer Act and the Grain Warehouse Act  Support
LB299    Require approval by the voters of a school district or educational service unit for the issuance of certain bonds under the Interlocal Cooperation Act  Support
LB305    Change provisions relating to grain warehouse storage rates and charges  Neutral
LB321    Change provisions of the Nebraska Pure Food Act  Neutral
LB336    Terminate the Nebraska Hemp Commission, create the Nebraska Hemp Advisory Board, and eliminate a fee and penalty  Neutral
LB388    Adopt the Property Tax Growth Limitation Act, the Advertising Services Tax Act, and the Property Tax Relief Act and change provisions relating to revenue and taxation  Neutral
LB399    Change provisions relating to certain proposed electric generation facilities and privately developed renewable energy generation facilities  Neutral
LB844    Change provisions of the Farm Labor Contractors Act  Neutral
LB850    Change the authorized use of certain Federal Funds for housing  Support
LB856    Change eligibility requirements for the federal child care subsidy program  Support
LB860    Change a reporting requirement relating to the Early Childhood Education Grant Program  Support
LB865    Require annual reports to the Nebraska Broadband Office  Support
LB872    Prohibit acceptance of central bank digital currency by state and local governments  Support
LB874    Change requirements relating to child care licensing and child care facilities  Support
LB877    Change provisions relating to agricultural or horticultural land receiving special valuation  Support
LB878    Change provisions regarding certain bond and related elections  Neutral
LB880    Change requirements relating to the Land Acquisition and Source Water Loan Fund  Neutral
LB893    Change provisions of the ImagiNE Nebraska Act relating to the types of property receiving a property tax exemption  Support
LB894    Change provisions relating to election, appointment, qualifications, and training of county sheriffs  Neutral
LB900    Change provisions of the Nebraska Rules of the Road relating to the length of vehicles  Support
LB904    Change provisions regarding child care reimbursement rates, create the Intergenerational Care Facility Incentive Grant Program, and provide for use of the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund  Neutral
LB946    Change requirements for payments to Child Care Subsidy program providers  Neutral
LB985    Change provisions relating to grant eligibility under the Nebraska Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act  Support
LB999    Change provisions of the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act and the Uniform Controlled Substances Act  Support
LB1002    Change provisions of the Nebraska Biodiesel Tax Credit Act  Support
LB1006    Change provisions relating to allocated income tax funds under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act  Support
LB1010    Provide transfers to the Education Future Fund for reimbursements for special education  Oppose
LB1023    Adopt the Relocation Incentive Act and change provisions relating to certain business deductions, nonresident income, incentives under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act, and occupation taxes  Neutral
LB1030    Change provisions of the County Bridge Match Program and provide for a transfer of funds from the Roads Operations Cash Fund  Support
LB1031    Change provisions relating to dark fiber leases, broadband telecommunications services, the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund, the Public Service Commission, the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act, and the 911 Service System Act  Support
LB1038    Change membership of the Nebraska Information Technology Commission  Support
LB1061    Change provisions of the Nebraska Corn Resources Act  Support
LB1062    Change provisions of the Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act  Support
LB1063    Require approval by the voters of the school district prior to expenditure of special building funds as prescribed  Support
LB1067    Eliminate the inheritance tax, adopt the State Prisoner Reimbursement Act, and change the authorized uses of certain county funds  Support
LB1069    Change provisions relating to the State Fire Marshal, the Boiler Inspection Act, and the Nebraska Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1969 and eliminate the Nebraska Fire Safety Appeal Board  Support
LB1072    Provide a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel  Support
LB1079    Appropriate Federal Funds to the Department of Economic Development  Neutral
LB1084    Adopt the Nebraska Shortline Rail Modernization Act and provide tax credits  Support
LB1088    Change provisions relating to certain employment and investment requirements under the Nebraska Advantage Act  Support
LB1095    Change provisions relating to tax credits under the Nebraska Biodiesel Tax Credit Act and change provisions of the E-15 Access Standard Act  Support
LB1109    Provide an exception under the Preborn Child Protection Act to allow an abortion after twelve weeks in the case of a fatal fetal anomaly and change and eliminate certain penalty provisions relating to abortions  Neutral
LB1113    Change provisions relating to the types of property receiving a property tax exemption under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act  Support
LB1116    Adopt the Grocer Reinvestment Option Act  Support
LB1120    Require affidavits for certain purchases of real property near military installations  Neutral
LB1150    Change the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act  Support
LB1184    Adopt the Reverse Osmosis System Tax Credit Act, provide for income tax credits, and state intent relating to appropriations  Neutral
LB1200    Change provisions relating to motor vehicles, roads, excise taxes, and federal law and regulations and provide for coordination of the 911 service system and the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline  Neutral
LB1205    Appropriate Federal Funds to the Department of Natural Resources  Support
LB1207    Redefine a term under the Nebraska Agricultural Products Marketing Act  Neutral
LB1218    Provide for motor vehicle registration of certain electric vehicles, impose an excise tax on electric energy used at commercial electric vehicle charging stations, provide for regulation of certain charging stations, and provide a sales tax exemption for certain electric energy  Support
LB1241    Change provisions relating to property tax levy limits  Support
LB1247    Require certain school lands be open to the public for hunting as prescribed and provide powers and duties relating to the use of such school lands for hunting  Oppose
LB1248    Eliminate certain sales and use tax exemptions  Support
LB1258    Change requirements relating to certain permits and requirements relating to livestock waste control facilities and animal feeding operations   Oppose
LB1263    Provide scholarships to students enrolled in trade programs  Support
LB1300    Adopt the Pacific Conflict Stress Test Act, the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act, the Nebraska Nonprofit Security Grant Program Act, and the Wildland Fire Response Act, create the Commission on Asian American Affairs, provide security requirements for chemical facilities, require approval of voters for certain salary increases, and change provisions relating to veterans aid programs  Support
LB1301    Adopt the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act  Neutral
LB1308    Eliminate certain sales and use tax exemptions and impose sales and use taxes on certain services  Neutral
LB1310    Adopt the Advertising Services Tax Act and eliminate certain sales and use tax exemptions  Support
LB1311    Eliminate certain sales and use tax exemptions and impose sales and use taxes on certain services  Support
LB1313    Provide for regulation of health benefit plans for nonprofit agricultural organizations  Support
LB1315    Change the sales tax rate  Support
LB1317    Adopt the Financial Institution Data Match Act, the Gambling Winnings Setoff for Outstanding Debt Act, and the Good Life District Economic Development Act, change provisions relating to the Community Development Law, the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act, the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act, the Good Life Transformational Projects Act, the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, the Nebraska Revenue Act of 1967, and the Tax Equalization and Review Commission Act, and provide for and change provisions relating to health insurance for first responders and dependents, underutilized tax-exempt property, rent-restricted housing projects, sales-restricted houses, inheritance taxes, property taxes, sales and use tax exemptions and incentives, electric and hybrid motor vehicles and charging stations, and appropriations for nitrate sensors  Neutral
LB1335    Change provisions of and provide duties and exemptions under the Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act regarding designation of endangered species, critical habitat, and transportation infrastructure  Support
LB1336    Change provisions of the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act and transfer certain powers and duties to the Nebraska Broadband Office  Support
LB1342    Provide a sales and use tax exemption for electricity and natural gas  Neutral
LB1345    Impose sales and use taxes on certain services  Support
LB1349    Eliminate certain sales and use tax exemptions and impose sales and use taxes on certain services  Support
LB1354    Adopt the Advertising Services Tax Act  Support
LB1361    Adopt the Long-Term Resident Homestead Exemption Act  Oppose
LB1362    Change provisions relating to the valuation of residential property for property tax purposes  Oppose
LB1366    Change provisions relating to the use of eminent domain  Oppose
LB1368    Adopt the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act and provide for a transfer from the Water Resources Cash Fund  Neutral
LB1370    Provide requirements for electric generation facilities, transmission lines, wind energy conversion systems, and retirement of a dispatchable electric generation facility and change provisions relating to public power districts  Neutral
LB1372    Change provisions relating to individual and corporate income tax rates and property tax credits  Support
LB1375    Change powers and duties of county planning commissions and county boards related to conditional use permits and special exceptions  Support
LB1384    Provide for grants to cities and villages from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund  Neutral
LB1389    Provide for a personal property tax exemption for broadband equipment as prescribed  Neutral
LB1395    Adopt the Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act  Neutral
LB1396    Change labeling provisions relating to misbranded food under the Nebraska Pure Food Act  Support
LB1397    Redefine agricultural land and horticultural land for property tax purposes  Support
LB1414    Adopt the Property Tax Growth Limitation Act and change provisions relating to budget limitations  Support
LB1415    Adopt the Property Tax Relief Act and change the Nebraska Property Tax Incentive Act  Support
LB1416    Adopt the Child Care Capacity Building and Workforce Act  Neutral
 
I certify that all information presented in this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Kole Pederson

Lobbyist Name

May 22, 2024

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