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SPONSORED LEGISLATION
LB1077 - Appropriate funds to the Department of Labor to provide grants for facility expansion relating to workforce development and career readiness programs
Mike McDonnell
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Failed
LB1242 - State intent to appropriate funds to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
Mike McDonnell
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Failed
LB612 - Appropriate funds to the Department of Administrative Services
Mike McDonnell
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Failed
LB644 - Change provisions relating to the use of the Site and Building Development Fund
Mike McDonnell
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Passed
LR68 - Recognize Battalion Chief Robert McDonnell for thirty years of service and dedication as a firefighter with the City of Omaha and congratulate him on his retirement
Mike McDonnell
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Passed
LB623 - Redefine eligible sports arena facility under the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act
Mike McDonnell
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Failed
LR238 - Interim study to examine the location of recreational vehicle parks, entertainment venues, and other recreational development and the impact of zoning regulations related to flooding on locating such facilities
Mike McDonnell
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
LB1078 - State intent to appropriate funds for increase in rates for child welfare service providers
Mike McDonnell
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Failed
LB470 - State intent regarding an increase in reimbursement rates for child welfare service providers
Mike McDonnell
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Failed
LB948 - Provide certain requirements for redevelopment contracts under the Community Development Law
Mike McDonnell
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Failed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Nebraska district SD-005
COMMITTEES
Appropriations
Nebraska Retirement Systems
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Elected to Nebraska Legislature: 2016; re-elected 2020 Born Jan. 15, 1966, in Omaha. Education: Graduate of Daniel J. Gross High School, 1984; University of Nebraska at Omaha (bachelor’s degree in criminal justice), 1992; (associate degree in fire protection technology), 1996; Bellevue University (M.P.A.), 2014. Family: Married Amy Grosse, June 19, 1993; one child: Ryan. Occupation: President, Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. Former: Omaha fire chief; labor educator, University of Nebraska at Omaha William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies. Member: grand knight, Knights of Columbus Council #10184; advisory board, New Leaders Council – Omaha; co-chair, festival committee, St. Thomas More Catholic Church; West Omaha Sierra Club. Former member: Omaha Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 385 (president, secretary, executive board, political action chairperson); Nebraska Professional Firefighters Association (state president); executive board, Nebraska State AFL-CIO; American Association of University Professors; treasurer, Septemberfest Omaha: A Salute to Labor; executive board, Labor United; delegate, Omaha Federation of Labor. Honors and awards: 2018 Legislative Leadership Development Award, Bohay Institute; 2017 Holland Honor Roll Award; 2014 Ancient Order of Hibernians (Father Flanagan Division) Lifetime Achievement Award; 2007 President Emeritus Omaha Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 385; 2007 Recognition of Dedication of Service to the Employees of the City of Omaha, Omaha Police Union; 2002 Robert E. Palmer International Association of Firefighters 2nd District/Muscular Dystrophy Association Outstanding Service Award.read less
OFFICES HELD
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