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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 |
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| LB 548 — Authorize certain cities and villages that own or operate natural gas systems to contract with industrial consumers of natural gas | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 653 — Change provisions relating to acceptance of students under the enrollment option program and discipline of students under the Student… | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 979 — Change provisions of the Game Law and the State Boat Act | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 771 — Change provisions relating to dynamic pricing used by transportation network companies | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 824 — Change provisions relating to termination of employment under the School Employees Retirement Act and the Class V School Employees… | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 816 — Provide privileges and immunities relating to peer support services communications by public safety personnel and change provisions… | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 979 — Change provisions of the Game Law and the State Boat Act | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 900 — Change provisions relating to fees, commissions, and mileage of county sheriffs for distress warrants issued for the collection of taxes | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 824 — Change provisions relating to termination of employment under the School Employees Retirement Act and the Class V School Employees… | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 743 — Change provisions relating to optional benefit forms under the Police Officers Retirement Act | Yea | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 771 — Change provisions relating to dynamic pricing used by transportation network companies | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 823 — Change provisions relating to burning permits and the statewide open burning ban | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 816 — Provide privileges and immunities relating to peer support services communications by public safety personnel and change provisions… | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 822 — Rename the Police Officers Retirement Act as the Cities of the First Class Police Officers Retirement Act and change provisions of such act | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 722 — Provide for use of the Behavioral Health Services Fund for individuals with substance use disorder | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1127 — Provide for hangtag permits for motor vehicles under the Game Law | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 771 — Change provisions relating to dynamic pricing used by transportation network companies | Abstain | Feb 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 749 — Change provisions relating to the calculation of tax levies for state aid to municipalities | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 956 — Provide for the collection of postsecondary institution compensation data | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 956 — Provide for the collection of postsecondary institution compensation data | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 940 — Prohibit certain color additives in school meals | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 940 — Prohibit certain color additives in school meals | Abstain | Feb 10, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 924 — Change powers of learning community councils and authorized uses of learning community levies | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1022 — Eliminate the human relations training requirement for obtaining a Nebraska substitute teacher's certificate | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 748 — Change provisions relating to the Nebraska educational savings plan trust and allow for the use of trust funds for recognized postsecondary… | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (54 as lead sponsor)
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LR 449
NE · —
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
NE · —
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
NE · —
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
NE · —
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
NE · —
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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