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Barry DeKay
NE Senate District 40
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
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 |
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| 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 170 — Eliminate the sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks | Nay | May 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 170 — Eliminate the sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks | Nay | May 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 170 — Eliminate the sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks | Yea | May 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 170 — Eliminate the sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks | Nay | May 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 170 — Eliminate the sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks | Yea | May 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 170 — Eliminate the sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks | Nay | May 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 170 — Eliminate the sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks | Nay | May 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 319 — Change eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | Nay | May 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 261 — Appropriate funds for the expenses of Nebraska State Government for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, and appropriate Federal Funds… | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 707A — Appropriation Bill | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 614 — Provide for exemptions from regulatory authority of cities of the first and second class and villages for certain farm buildings | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 69 — Change provisions relating to the Commission on African American Affairs | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 264 — Provide, change, and eliminate transfers from the Cash Reserve Fund and various other funds and change, terminate, and eliminate various… | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 385 — Change provisions relating to the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 470 — Provide for attorneys to make unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury in lieu of sworn declarations | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 263 — Appropriate funds for salaries of constitutional officers | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 77A — Appropriation Bill | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 260 — Provide, change, and eliminate provisions relating to appropriations | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 644A — Appropriation Bill | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 534 — Provide for payment of claims against the state | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 262 — Appropriate funds for salaries of members of the Legislature | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 120 — Provide an exception regarding release of a digital image under the Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Act | Yea | May 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 383 — Adopt the Parental Rights in Social Media Act, rename the Child Pornography Prevention Act, and prohibit conduct involving… | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 319 — Change eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | Nay | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 323 — Change requirements for certain road and building construction projects for the Department of Transportation | Yea | May 14, 2025 | 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
NE · —
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
NE · —
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
NE · —
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
NE · —
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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