Rita Sanders

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Representative Rita Sanders (45)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on LB 316

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Representative Rita Sanders (45)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Rita Sanders (45)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Rita Sanders (45)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Rita Sanders (45)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Rita Sanders (45)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Rita Sanders (45)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Rita Sanders (45)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Rita Sanders (45)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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Representative Rita Sanders (45)

US Nebraska Representative since 3 months

yes

Voted yes on LB 150

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LB 530 - Change provisions relating to motor vehicle homicide, motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child, tampering with an electronic monitoring device, controlled substances violations, adult and juvenile probation, detention of juveniles, motorists passing stopped vehicles or vulnerable road users, and speed limits

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Kathleen Kauth , Rita Sanders
Last updated about 2 months ago

2 Co-Sponsors

Change provisions relating to motor vehicle homicide, motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child, tampering with an electronic monitoring device, controlled substances violations, adult and juvenile probation, detention of juveniles, motorists passing stopped vehicles or vulnerable road users, and speed limits

STATUS

Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025

LB 198 - Change provisions of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Bob Hallstrom , Rita Sanders , Tony Sorrentino
Last updated 2 months ago

3 Co-Sponsors

Change provisions of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation Act

STATUS

Approved by Governor on May 20, 2025

LB 521 - Change and eliminate provisions relating to the Election Act and elections in cities of the metropolitan class and in cities of the primary class

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Rita Sanders
Last updated 2 months ago

1 Co-Sponsor

Change and eliminate provisions relating to the Election Act and elections in cities of the metropolitan class and in cities of the primary class

STATUS

Approved by Governor on May 30, 2025

LB 644 - Adopt the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act and the Crush Transnational Repression in Nebraska Act, provide requirements under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act for conduct relating to certain foreign entities, change provisions of the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act, and regulate storage and remote access of genetic sequencing data

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Eliot Bostar , Rita Sanders
Last updated about 2 months ago

2 Co-Sponsors

Adopt the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act and the Crush Transnational Repression in Nebraska Act, provide requirements under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act for conduct relating to certain foreign entities, change provisions of the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act, and regulate storage and remote access of genetic sequencing data

STATUS

Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025

LB 660 - Adopt the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act, require agencies to submit a federal funding inventory, and change provisions relating to agency rules and regulations, state buildings, and works of art for state buildings

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Bob Andersen , Barry DeKay , Rita Sanders
Last updated about 2 months ago

3 Co-Sponsors

Adopt the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act, require agencies to submit a federal funding inventory, and change provisions relating to agency rules and regulations, state buildings, and works of art for state buildings

STATUS

Provisions/portions of LB29 amended into LB660 by AM1008

LB 628 - Adopt the Recreational Trail Easement Property Tax Exemption Act and change provisions relating to the filing of statements of recorded easements and property tax exemptions

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Robert Dover , George Dungan , Rita Sanders
Last updated 2 months ago

3 Co-Sponsors

Adopt the Recreational Trail Easement Property Tax Exemption Act and change provisions relating to the filing of statements of recorded easements and property tax exemptions

STATUS

Motion to suspend rules to indefinitely postpone withdrawn

LB 140 - Require school policies relating to use of electronic communication devices by students

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Danielle Conrad , Brian Hardin , Rita Sanders
Last updated 2 months ago

3 Co-Sponsors

Require school policies relating to use of electronic communication devices by students

STATUS

Approved by Governor on May 20, 2025

LB 321 - Change provisions relating to the board of trustees for sanitary and improvement districts

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Rita Sanders
Last updated about 2 months ago

1 Co-Sponsor

Change provisions relating to the board of trustees for sanitary and improvement districts

STATUS

Provisions/portions of LB321 amended into LB287 by AM608

LB 243 - Change provisions relating to sidewalk assessments by county governments

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Rita Sanders
Last updated about 2 months ago

1 Co-Sponsor

Change provisions relating to sidewalk assessments by county governments

STATUS

Provisions/portions of LB243 amended into LB521 by AM1152

LR 194 - Interim study to review the credentialing requirements for lobbyists in furtherance of the purposes of the Occupational Board Reform Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Introduced by
Rita Sanders
Last updated 3 months ago

1 Co-Sponsor

Interim study to review the credentialing requirements for lobbyists in furtherance of the purposes of the Occupational Board Reform Act

STATUS

Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

BIOGRAPHY

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Nebraska Representative

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Nebraska Representative

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Biography

Rita Sanders, born Rita Gomez on June 30, 1958, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a Republican politician representing Nebraska's 45th legislative district. She was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 2020, succeeding Sue Crawford. Prior to her legislative role, Sanders served as the mayor of Bellevue, Nebraska, from 2010 to 2018. She and her husband, Rick René Sanders, are commercial real estate developers and co-owners of Richmont Senior Living Retirement Campus in Bellevue. ,

Education and Political Experience

Education:
- Graduated from Livermore High School in 1976.
- Completed dental assisting program at Bryman College, San Jose, California, in 1977.
- Attended Bellevue University, focusing on Global Studies. ,
Political Experience:
- Mayor of Bellevue, Nebraska .
- Elected to the Nebraska Legislature representing District 45 in 2020.
- Serves on the Education Committee and the Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee.

Notable Achievements and Positions

Legislative Initiatives:
- Introduced Legislative Bill 389, facilitating teacher certification reciprocity for military spouses relocating to Nebraska.
Community Involvement:
- Member of the UNMC Board of Counselors .
- Member of the Kiwanis Club of Bellevue .
- Member of the Bellevue Garden Club .
- Member of the Offutt Advisory Council .
- Member of the U.S. STRATCOM Consultation Committee .
Honors and Awards:
- AKSARBEN Good Neighbor Award .
- Small Business Award of Excellence .
- Ambassador of the Year Award, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce .
- Silver Arrow Award .
- Worthy Women of Distinction, Omaha World-Herald .
- Sarpy County Business Hall of Fame .
- Excellence in Public Service Award, Filipino Asian American Hall of Fame .
- Distinguished Service Award, Nebraska National Guard .

Sanders continues to focus on issues such as education reform, support for veterans, and economic development within her district.

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