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LR 269

Congratulate Annette Dubas on the occasion of her retirement and express appreciation for her outstanding contributions to our state

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by John Arch

Nebraska Legislature ceremonial LR 269 salutes Annette Dubas on retirement, honoring her public service, behavioral health leadership, and rural impact; a copy sent to her.

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Bill Summary · LR 269

Summary: Legislative Resolution LR 269

Overview

  • Bill Type: Legislative Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Bill Number: LR 269
  • Title: Congratulate Annette Dubas on the occasion of her retirement and express appreciation for her outstanding contributions to our state
  • Legislature: Nebraska, One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session
  • Introduced: May 20, 2025
  • Sponsor: Arch (primary)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Legislative Actions:
    • Laid over on 2025-05-20
    • Adopted and signed by President/Speaker on 2025-05-27
    • A copy sent to Annette Dubas

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize and honor the career and community contributions of Annette Dubas upon her retirement.
  • To express sincere appreciation for her leadership, public service, and impact on behavioral health advocacy and rural Nebraska communities.
  • To create an official legislative record acknowledging her service and legacy.

Key Provisions (Substantive Provisions)

  • Clause 1: The Legislature congratulates Annette Dubas on the occasion of her retirement and expresses sincere appreciation for her outstanding contributions to Nebraska.
  • Clause 2: A copy of the resolution shall be sent to Annette Dubas.

Note: As a ceremonial resolution, LR 269 does not enact policy or authorize new programs; its primary effect is recognition and commemoration.

Background – About Annette Dubas

  • Public Service: Eight years as Nebraska State Senator for District 34; served on the Agriculture, General Affairs, and Natural Resources Committees; Chair of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee; participated in Special Committees including the Behavioral Health Oversight Committee and chaired the ACCESS Nebraska Special Investigative Committee.
  • Local Leadership: Eight years on the Fullerton Board of Education; Chairperson of the Nance County Planning and Zoning Board; District President for the Nebraska Farmers Union; Chairperson of the Boone-Nance County Extension Board.
  • Behavioral Health Leadership: Over the past eleven years as Executive Director of the Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations, overseeing growth of mental health and substance use services across the state.
  • Personal/Family: Farmed and ranched near Fullerton with husband Ron; family includes three sons, one daughter, three grandsons, eight granddaughters (including two sets of twins).

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary Beneficiary: Annette Dubas (recipient of formal recognition).
  • Public and Community: Public record of appreciation that highlights Dubas’s contributions to public service, behavioral health, and rural community leadership.
  • Organizations/Institutions Mentioned: Nebraska Legislature, Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations (historical context of leadership and impact).

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: May 20, 2025
  • Initially laid over: May 20, 2025
  • Adopted and signed: May 27, 2025
  • Purposeful, final action: Formal acknowledgment and distribution of a copy to Dubas

Key Takeaway

LR 269 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Annette Dubas for her extensive public service, leadership in behavioral health advocacy, and community contributions, culminating in an official expression of gratitude from the Nebraska Legislature and the sending of a copy to Dubas.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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