Legislative Accomplishments

Committee Leadership & Oversight

Former Chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee
Former Chairman of the Business & Labor Committee
Member of the Legislative Oversight Committee, promoting transparency and accountability through audits and public reporting

Historic Tax Relief

Voted for the largest tax cut in Nebraska history (LB 754, 2023), lowering income tax rates, eliminating state taxes on social security, and expanding family tax credits to deliver meaningful relief to Nebraska taxpayers.

Common-Sense Public Safety & Health Wins

Enabled EMTs and paramedics to provide emergency care to injured police K-9s (LB 910, 2024).
Cracked down on dangerous street-drug alternatives, removing harmful substances from store shelves (LB475, 2025).

Juvenile Justice Modernization

Passed legislation updating Nebraska’s juvenile justice process (LB 556, 2025), giving courts and prosecutors clearer tools to address serious youth cases while emphasizing early intervention, structured supervision, and community safety.

Direct Primary Care Expansion

Spearheaded Nebraska’s effort to expand Direct Primary Care, cut red tape, and create more affordable healthcare options for Nebraskans (LB1119, 2018).

Improving Nursing Home Access

Sponsored legislation to increase competition and improve nursing home availability, particularly in underserved communities (LB437, 2025).