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Barry DeKay
NE Senate District 40
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 32Agriculture 15Economy & Taxes 13Environment & Energy 12Healthcare 10Criminal Justice & Policing 8Social Services & Welfare 6Education 4Foreign Policy & Trade 4Housing 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Elections & Voting 3Labor & Employment 3Other 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Banking & Finance 2Technology & Privacy 2Veterans Affairs 2Defense & Military 1Gun Policy 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE Senate District 40 current
Nebraska |
Nonpartisan | Jan 4, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,760 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB 1181 — Change provisions relating to the rights of victims of certain crimes | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 838 — Change provisions relating to the financial exploitation of vulnerable or senior adults, rules and codes of procedure, decedents' estates… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1101 — Change provisions of the Judges Retirement Act | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 596 — Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1001 — Change and eliminate provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosures, licenses and wagering on horseracing, assistance to problem… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 972 — Adopt the Recreational Vehicle Industry Regulation Act and change provisions relating to parking spaces for handicapped or disabled… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 596 — Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 596 — Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Nay | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1205 — Require the Department of Economic Development to award grants under the Business Innovation Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 985 — Change provisions relating to guardians and conservators | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 835 — Change and eliminate provisions relating to fees of the Secretary of State, notices of liens under the Uniform Federal Lien Registration… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 985 — Change provisions relating to guardians and conservators | Abstain | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 847 — Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 985 — Change provisions relating to guardians and conservators | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1235 — Change provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 847 — Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1235 — Change provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1155 — Change provisions relating to legislative oversight | Abstain | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1155 — Change provisions relating to legislative oversight | Abstain | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 847 — Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the… | Abstain | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Nay | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 455 — Change provisions of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act relating to injury reports and workers' compensation insurance policies and… | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (54 as lead sponsor)
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LR 449
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Interim study to examine state resources and programs to assist with recovery and restoration of agricultural lands that have suffered from devastating…
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LB 796
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Change provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy
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LB 794
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Change and eliminate provisions relating to the Healthy Soils Task Force, require the Department of Agriculture to submit related documentation, and provide…
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LB 795
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Designate bromazolam as a controlled substance under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, correct the spelling of certain controlled substances, and enhance…
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LR 324
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Congratulate Hartington-Newcastle High School, Wausa High School, and St. Mary's of O'Neill on earning the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association Play…
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LR 323
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Congratulate the Crofton Warrior Marching band for earning the Nebraska State Band Association's competitive marching competition in the Class 1A division
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LB 1187
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Change provisions of the Livestock Brand Act
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LB 1239
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Change provisions relating to management of long-term care facilities
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LB 1261
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Prohibit the use of eminent domain to acquire certain privately owned electric generation facilities
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LB 769
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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…
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