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)

2025

ITEM 2
NAME OF LOBBYIST AND PRINCIPAL
LOBBYIST

Baier, Richard J.  

(402) 474-1555 

PO Box 80008 

Lincoln 

NE 

68501 

PRINCIPAL

Nebraska Bankers Association  

(402) 474-1555 

233 S. 13th Street, Suite 700 

Lincoln 

NE 

68508 

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
LB7    Change provisions relating to real estate and the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act  Neutral
LB8    Change provisions relating to the tax credits under the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Act  Neutral
LB11    Appropriate funds for the Nebraska Statewide Workforce and Education Reporting System Act  Neutral
LB12    Change the statute of limitations on certain civil actions for sexual assault of a child  Neutral
LB16    Adopt the Nebraska Consumable Hemp Control Act  Neutral
LB21    Adopt the Uniform Unlawful Restrictions in Land Records Act  Neutral
LB29    Create a review process for agency rules and regulations  Neutral
LB39    Change provisions relating to the board of directors of a bank  Neutral
LB45    Provide for grants for job programs for historically underserved youth  Neutral
LB47    Change provisions of the Business Innovation Act and the Small Business Assistance Act  Neutral
LB59    Provide for the disbursement of funds of a natural resources district by electronic payment systems  Neutral
LB74    Authorize certain expenditures under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act  Neutral
LB78    Adopt the Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Assistance Act, change provisions relating to sentencing juveniles, and change the rate and allocation of the documentary stamp tax  Neutral
LB81    Define a term and change tax credit provisions under the Nebraska Property Tax Incentive Act  Neutral
LB85    Change requirements for collection of personal property of decedents' estates by affidavit  Support
LB88    Appropriate funds to the Department of Economic Development  Neutral
LB94    Adopt the Digital Skills Empowerment Act and change the use of the Workforce Development Program Cash Fund  Neutral
LB95    Provide for a pilot program under the federal Child Care Subsidy program  Neutral
LB100    Adopt the Business Innovation and Startup Act  Neutral
LB107    Provide an income tax credit for renters and change provisions relating to a property tax credit  Neutral
LB126    Change provisions relating to redemption of bonds of political subdivisions  Neutral
LB136    Change provisions relating to service of garnishment summons, continuing liens, and notices upon corporate garnishees  Neutral
LB139    Change provisions relating to the Real Property Appraiser Act and the Nebraska Appraisal Management Company Registration Act  Neutral
LB151    Adopt the First-Time Homebuyers Savings Account Act and provide income tax adjustments  Support
LB152    Create a homestead exemption  Neutral
LB157    Adopt the Child Tax Credit Act  Neutral
LB159    Provide for sentencing consideration of a defendant's status as a victim of abuse or trafficking  Neutral
LB164    Adopt the Urban Development Incentive Act  Neutral
LB169    Eliminate certain sales and use tax exemptions and impose sales and use tax on certain services  Neutral
LB170    Eliminate the sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks  Neutral
LB171    Change provisions relating to individual and corporate income tax rates  Neutral
LB182    Change provisions relating to the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Act and the Child Care Tax Credit Act  Support
LB183    Change provisions relating to the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act  Neutral
LB189    Adopt the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act  Neutral
LB200    Provide for exemptions under the Personal Property Tax Relief Act  Neutral
LB201    Provide for a fee under Nebraska Money Transmitters Act  Neutral
LB204    Adopt the Biometric Autonomy Liberty Law  Neutral
LB208    Change provisions relating to sales tax collection fees, confidentiality of sales tax information, the streamlined sales and use tax agreement, a sales tax database, and certain income tax credits  Neutral
LB225    Change application requirements for duplicate certificates of title under the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act  Neutral
LB231    Adopt the Uniform Special Deposits Act  Support
LB232    Provide requirements for life insurance policies  Support
LB240    Change certain notice provisions under the Community Development Law  Neutral
LB241    Provide immunity from liability for cybersecurity events  Support
LB242    Change the Property Tax Growth Limitation Act and the School District Property Tax Relief Act and change provisions relating to budget limitations, municipal occupation taxes, and property tax statements  Neutral
LB244    Restate findings under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act  Neutral
LB250    Change provisions relating to qualifications of the board of directors of a bank  Support
LB251    Adopt changes to federal law regarding banking and finance and change provisions regarding loan limits, branch banking, failing financial institutions, credit unions, surety bonds, and interest rates for damages payable to irrigation districts  Support
LB254    State legislative intent to transfer funds for workforce housing  Support
LB258    Change provisions relating to the minimum wage under the Wage and Hour Act  Support
LB261    Appropriate funds for the expenses of Nebraska State Government for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, and appropriate Federal Funds allocated to the State of Nebraska pursuant to the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021  Neutral
LB264    Provide, change, and eliminate transfers from the Cash Reserve Fund and various other funds and change, terminate, and eliminate various statutory programs  Oppose
LB286    Change provisions relating to application deadlines under the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act and the Nebraska Rural Projects Act  Neutral
LB288    Change provisions of the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, the Community Development Law, the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act, and the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Act  Neutral
LB292    Provide for a grant to study prefabricated housing  Neutral
LB297    Change provisions relating to the combined tax rate under the Employment Security Law  Support
LB299    Allow eligible aliens and dependents to receive public benefits relating to employment  Neutral
LB303    Create the School Financing Review Commission and change provisions relating to budget authority under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act  Neutral
LB304    Eliminate a sunset date for the federal Child Care Subsidy program  Neutral
LB314    Change provisions of the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act  Neutral
LB315    Provide a sunset date for required biennial reports of and occupation taxes on domestic and foreign corporations  Support
LB316    Prohibit conduct relating to hemp other than cannabidiol products and change provisions of the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act and the Uniform Controlled Substances Act  Neutral
LB317    Merge the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy and change the name to the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, create the position of Chief Water Officer, and provide, change, and eliminate powers and duties relating to water, conservation, state game refuges, and low-level radioactive waste disposal  Neutral
LB320    Require that hotels and similar public lodging establishments place posters relating to human trafficking in such establishments and provide for training on human trafficking to employees of such establishments  Neutral
LB324    Change protest procedures relating to creation of a proposed business improvement district or modification of an existing business improvement district under the Business Improvement District Act  Neutral
LB325    Change provisions relating to qualifications and requirements for the board of directors of an insurance corporation  Neutral
LB328    Change provisions relating to the disbursement of the documentary stamp tax  Neutral
LB331    Adopt the Nebraska EPIC Option Consumption Tax Act and terminate tax provisions  Oppose
LB337    Change provisions relating to the regulation and operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles  Neutral
LB339    Require the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a report regarding the federal Child Care Subsidy program  Neutral
LB341    Adopt the Nebraska Statutory Thresholds for Settlements Involving Minors Act  Support
LB345    Change salaries of constitutional officers  Neutral
LB355    Change provisions relating to census data used for certain tax and economic development programs  Neutral
LB366    Create the Legislative Economic Analysis Unit and the Chief Economist  Neutral
LB375    Adopt the Grocer Reinvestment Option Act  Support
LB384    Require a majority of the elected members of the governing bodies of participating political subdivisions to attend joint public hearings under the Property Tax Request Act  Neutral
LB397    Eliminate provisions relating to workplace safety committees and a workplace safety program and terminate a fund  Neutral
LB401    Change provisions relating to income taxes imposed on partnerships and small business corporations and notices of deficiency determinations, deficiencies, and denials of claims for refunds  Neutral
LB403    Create the Office of Grants and provide duties  Neutral
LB415    Change provisions of the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and the Conveyance Safety Act and provide for offset of debt owed due to the overpayment of unemployment benefits under the Employment Security Law against gambling winnings under the Gambling Winnings Setoff for Outstanding Debt Act and against future benefits under the Employment Security Law  Support
LB422    Change provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act  Support
LB423    Eliminate a grant program relating to internships for job training  Oppose
LB424    Limit increases in property tax bills  Neutral
LB427    Require the State Treasurer to establish an educational savings account for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve at an approved or accredited public, private, denominational, or parochial school  Neutral
LB439    Adopt the Property Tax Circuit Breaker Act  Neutral
LB442    Establish a state child care subsidy program  Neutral
LB447    Provide certain requirements for redevelopment contracts under the Community Development Law  Oppose
LB449    Change provisions relating to the priority of projects and requirements of the state highway system plan  Oppose
LB450    Change provisions relating to the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act  Neutral
LB451    Change provisions relating to the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund and the Capitol Restoration Cash Fund  Neutral
LB453    Change requirements for background checks for guardians and conservators   Neutral
LB458    Change provisions relating to tax sale certificates, real property sold for delinquent taxes, certain tax-related foreclosure actions, and land banks and adopt the Permitting Approval Timeliness Act and the By-Right Housing Development Act  Neutral
LB459    Establish the Home Weatherization Clearinghouse within the Department of Environment and Energy  Neutral
LB460    Create the Nebraska Council on Economic Education Cash Fund and provide for a transfer from the State Settlement Cash Fund  Support
LB465    Change provisions relating to annual fees and eliminate requirements for the use of a personal vehicle for transportation network companies   Neutral
LB468    Change provisions relating to inheritance taxes, change certain fee and tax provisions, and eliminate a sales tax exemption relating to data centers  Neutral
LB473    Change provisions of the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act  Neutral
LB474    Change and eliminate provisions relating to installment sales and installment loans and the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act, rename the Nebraska Installment Sales Act, transfer provisions of and eliminate the Nebraska Installment Loan Act, and change provisions of the Medicaid Access and Quality Act  Neutral
LB474  AM669  Change and eliminate provisions relating to installment sales and installment loans and the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act, rename the Nebraska Installment Sales Act, transfer provisions of and eliminate the Nebraska Installment Loan Act, and change provisions of the Medicaid Access and Quality Act  Support
LB476    Provide exemptions under the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act  Neutral
LB477    Change provisions of the Workplace Privacy Act  Neutral
LB483    Limit permissible forms of medical cannabis to pills or liquid tinctures and clarify provisions relating to medical cannabis   Neutral
LB484    Redefine agricultural land and horticultural land for property tax assessment  Neutral
LB494    Change provisions relating to the School District Property Tax Relief Act and transfers of General Fund net receipts to the Cash Reserve Fund and the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund  Neutral
LB495    Change provisions relating to community colleges under the Property Tax Request Act  Neutral
LB498    Change provisions relating to foundation aid and certification dates under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act   Neutral
LB500    Create the School Financing Review Commission  Neutral
LB501    Change provisions relating to the assessment of real property that suffers significant property damage  Neutral
LB510    Change provisions relating to the sales tax rate, the Good Life Transformational Projects Act, and the Good Life District Economic Development Act  Neutral
LB511    Create the offense of commercial sexual exploitation, require registration under the Sex Offender Registration Act for certain solicitation and trafficking offenses, provide for a grant program for law enforcement, and require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct education and awareness campaigns  Neutral
LB525    Adopt the Agricultural Data Privacy Act  Neutral
LB526    Provide powers and duties for public power districts related to cryptocurrency mining operations  Neutral
LB532    Require employers to use E-Verify, prohibit knowingly hiring an unauthorized alien, and provide for discipline against employers' licenses  Neutral
LB537    Provide requirements for workforce development grants under the Workforce Development Program Cash Fund  Support
LB559    Provide for offenses relating to skimmer devices and criminal enterprises involving financial offenses  Support
LB564    Change provisions relating to fund transfers to the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund and the amount of tax relief granted under the School District Property Tax Relief Act  Neutral
LB566    Eliminate a sunset date relating to an income tax credit for the purchase of certain residential property  Support
LB575    Change provisions relating to the Property Tax Request Act and property tax levy limits  Neutral
LB583    Change provisions relating to the rate and disbursement of the documentary stamp tax, the Child Care Grant Fund, child care grants, the Military Installation Development and Support Fund, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the Innovation Hub Cash Fund, the Economic Recovery Contingency Fund, and the Health Care Homes for the Medically Underserved Fund  Neutral
LB591    Change provisions relating to when licenses are required and provide powers to certain licensees relating to affiliates under the Nebraska Installment Loan Act  Neutral
LB592    Change provisions relating to the achieving a better life experience program  Neutral
LB597    Change provisions relating to foundation aid, local effort rate yield, adjusted valuations of property, and certification dates under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act  Neutral
LB602    Adopt the Data Elimination and Limiting Extensive Tracking and Exchange Act  Neutral
LB604    Change provisions regarding initiative and referendum petitions  Neutral
LB609    Adopt the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, require notice of potential fraud for purchasers of gift certificates and gift cards, and change provisions relating to search warrants  Support
LB615    Prohibit distributing deepfakes under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act  Neutral
LB620    Adopt the Neighborhood Revitalization Act and authorize certain civil actions relating to real property  Oppose
LB622    Provide for the Statewide Housing Assistance Program and change provisions relating to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, recipients of assistance, and selection of recipients under the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act and the rate and disbursement of the documentary stamp tax  Neutral
LB626    Authorize redevelopment projects involving affordable housing under the Community Development Law  Support
LB637    Adopt the Destination Nebraska Act and provide for certain taxing authority  Neutral
LB642    Adopt the Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Act  Neutral
LB643    Prohibit income tax deductions relating to interest or taxes paid on or maintenance of certain properties and provide exemptions to prohibited deductions  Neutral
LB646    Provide an exemption from brand inspections and change fees under the Livestock Brand Act  Neutral
LB647    Adopt the Recreational Trail Easement Property Tax Exemption Act and the Adoption Tax Credit Act and change provisions relating to budget limitations, property tax request authority, municipal occupation taxes, real property assessments, the Property Tax Request Act, income tax credits, taxation of business entities, the School District Property Tax Relief Act, and the Nebraska educational savings plan trust  Neutral
LB648    Change the sales and use tax rate  Neutral
LB649    Adopt the Defense Efforts Workforce Act  Neutral
LB650    Adopt the Community Development Assistance Act and change provisions relating to land banks, property tax exemptions, real property sold for delinquent taxes, sales tax provisions, and certain tax credits  Neutral
LB651    Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act and provide for regulation of medical cannabis  Neutral
LB652    Terminate the Board of Educational Lands and Funds  Neutral
LB672    Provide a contribution limit for candidate committees under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act  Neutral
LB675    Provide requirements for the purchase, lease, sale, or exchange of school lands located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation  Neutral
LB677    Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act and provide for regulation of medical cannabis  Neutral
LB679    Change provisions relating to the sale of real property for delinquent taxes  Neutral
LB683    Change provisions relating to duties of county assessors regarding notification of real property assessments and eliminate and change provisions of the Property Tax Request Act  Neutral
LB686    Prohibit government entities and officials from keeping certain lists relating to the ownership of firearms and prohibit using merchant category codes to distinguish firearm retailers  Oppose
LB687    Adopt the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act  Oppose
LB690    Change provisions relating to the regulation and operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles  Neutral
LB698    Change provisions of the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act  Neutral
LB699    Change provisions relating to certain sales and use tax incentives under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act  Neutral
LB705    Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, provide for regulation of medical cannabis, and adopt the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Justice Act and the Cannabis Conviction Clean Slate Act  Neutral
LB707    Change provisions relating to the sales tax rate, the Good Life Transformational Projects Act, and the Good Life District Economic Development Act  Neutral
LB710    Increase the earned income tax credit  Neutral
LB714    Change provisions relating to motor vehicle taxes and fees  Neutral
LR7CA    Constitutional amendment to change legislative salaries to thirty thousand dollars annually  Support
LR10CA    Constitutional amendment to require the state to impose a consumption tax or an excise tax on all new goods and services and to provide a tax exemption for grocery items  Oppose
LR11CA    Constitutional amendment to prohibit governmental entities from imposing any taxes other than retail consumption taxes and excise taxes  Oppose
LR12CA    Constitutional amendment to impose a limit on ad valorem taxes for real property, provide a new method of valuing real property for tax purposes, provide certain exceptions, and eliminate conflicting constitutional provisions  Neutral
LR13CA    Constitutional amendment to prohibit the levying of an inheritance tax  Neutral
LR19CA    Constitutional amendment to change legislative term limits to three consecutive terms  Support
LR27CA    Constitutional amendment to change legislative term limits to three consecutive terms  Support

Richard Baier

Lobbyist Name

Jul 15, 2025

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