The LAST WEEK of Public Hearings!!! NAGOs Weekly Schedule

Hearing Schedule • Sunday March 19, 2023 to Saturday March 25, 2023

Tuesday March 21, 2023

Education
Room 1525 – 1:30 PM

SUPPORT: LB177
Introducer: Erdman
Description: Adopt the My Student, My Choice Act

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Monday, March 20th at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50333

With this bills introduction we’ve heard more opposition rising up from the Teacher’s Association and entities alike making the claim that “school choice” will bankrupt public schools.
Our response: So you’re telling me that if the parents have the option to take their child and money out of Public schools that they’re all going to choose an alternative? Public schools can’t compete in an open educational playground? Sounds like what they’re really saying is that given the choice, public schools are considered subpar.

ALSO Email the Education Committtee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson, dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Joni Albrecht, jalbrecht@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tom Briese, tbriese@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad, dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, llinehan@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders, rsanders@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Lynne Walz, lwalz@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Justin Wayne, jwayne@leg.ne.gov

Wednesday March 22, 2023

Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Room 1525 – 1:30 PM

SUPPORT: LB457
Introducer: Holdcroft
Description: Require video surveillance of voting and provide requirements for paper ballots, vote scanning devices, and vote tabulating equipment

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Tuesday, March 21st at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50251

ALSO Email the Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee Members!!!

Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee:
Sen. Tom Brewer, Chairperson – tbrewer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Raymond Aguilar – raguilar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Steve Halloran – shalloran@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Lowe – jlowe@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jane Raybould – Jraybould@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov


SUPPORT: LB193
Introducer: Halloran
Description: Provide requirements for voting systems under the Election Act

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Tuesday, March 21st at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50544

ALSO Email the Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee Members!!!

Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee:
Sen. Tom Brewer, Chairperson – tbrewer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Raymond Aguilar – raguilar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Steve Halloran – shalloran@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Lowe – jlowe@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jane Raybould – Jraybould@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov


SUPPORT: LB808
Introducer: Halloran
Description: Provide for counting and recounting ballots under the Election Act by hand count

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Tuesday, March 21st at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50760

ALSO Email the Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee Members!!!

Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee:
Sen. Tom Brewer, Chairperson – tbrewer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Raymond Aguilar – raguilar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Steve Halloran – shalloran@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Lowe – jlowe@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jane Raybould – Jraybould@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov

Judiciary
Room 1113 – 1:30 PM

OPPOSE: LB581
Introducer: Cavanaugh, M.
Description: Create pilot programs for doula services at a youth rehabilitation and treatment center and the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Tuesday, March 21st at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50689

Also EMAIL the Judiciary Committee Members!!!
Sen. Justin Wayne, Chairperson – Jwayne@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Carol Blood – cblood@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Suzanne Geist – sgeist@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov


The concept of providing doula services sounds like a wonderful thing. However, there are several concepts to take into consideration. 1. Doulas are typically expensive, many who want doulas cannot afford them, but our tax dollars are going to afford troubled youth FREE care of their own choice? 2. Why does this legislation explicitly state that the doula cannot be denied even if they themselves are currently in legal troubles? How many doulas are going through probation or otherwise a criminal and needing this distinction in law? 3. On page 3 they include accompaniment to a termination procedure, makes you wonder about the “abortion doula” that testified in support of Hunts constitutional amendment for abortion, is this legislation a guise to allow “abortion doulas” to help youth receive their abortions in prison?


OPPOSE: LB89
Introducer: Hunt
Description: Repeal provisions stating that surrogate parenthood contracts are void and unenforceable

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Tuesday, March 21st at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50416

Also EMAIL the Judiciary Committee Members!!!
Sen. Justin Wayne, Chairperson – Jwayne@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Carol Blood – cblood@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Suzanne Geist – sgeist@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov


The bill has no context, but if you go to the amendment AM203 ( https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/AM/AM203.pdf ) you’ll see this is more legislation permitting abortion and eliminating the father’s rights.


OPPOSE: LB391
Introducer: Day
Description: Provide criminal and civil immunity for pregnancy outcomes

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Tuesday, March 21st at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=49970

Also EMAIL the Judiciary Committee Members!!!
Sen. Justin Wayne, Chairperson – Jwayne@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Carol Blood – cblood@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Suzanne Geist – sgeist@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov


This is Senator Day’s attempt at securing abortion rights in Nebraska

OPPOSE: LR20CA
Introducer: Conrad
Description: Constitutional amendment to protect the right of individual privacy

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Tuesday, March 21st at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50558

Also EMAIL the Judiciary Committee Members!!!
Sen. Justin Wayne, Chairperson – Jwayne@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Carol Blood – cblood@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Suzanne Geist – sgeist@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov


Without further definition of individual privacy NAGO is taking an opposing position. This amendment means nothing. There may be further update.

Thursday March 23, 2023

Judiciary
Room 1113 – 1:30 PM

SUPPORT: LB106
Introducer: McDonnell
Description: Create the offense of digital grooming of a vulnerable adult and prohibit using an electronic communication device or social media to engage in certain conduct with vulnerable adults

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Wednesday, March 22nd at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=49708

Also EMAIL the Judiciary Committee Members!!!
Sen. Justin Wayne, Chairperson – Jwayne@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Carol Blood – cblood@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Suzanne Geist – sgeist@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov


SUPPORT: LB107
Introducer: McDonnell
Description: Create the offense of digital grooming and prohibit using an electronic communication device or social media to engage in certain conduct with minors

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Wednesday, March 22nd at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=49709

Also EMAIL the Judiciary Committee Members!!!
Sen. Justin Wayne, Chairperson – Jwayne@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Carol Blood – cblood@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Suzanne Geist – sgeist@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov

Friday March 24, 2023

Judiciary
Room 1113 – 1:30 PM

SUPPORT: LB441
Introducer: Albrecht
Description: Change provisions relating to obscenity

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Thursday, March 23rd at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50448

Also EMAIL the Judiciary Committee Members!!!
Sen. Justin Wayne, Chairperson – Jwayne@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Carol Blood – cblood@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Suzanne Geist – sgeist@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov

SUPPORT: LB371
Introducer: Murman
Description: Prohibit an individual under nineteen years of age or under twenty-one years of age from being present at a drag show as prescribed

* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Thursday, March 23rd at noon! *

View the bill and Submit online comments here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50285

Also EMAIL the Judiciary Committee Members!!!
Sen. Justin Wayne, Chairperson – Jwayne@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Carol Blood – cblood@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Wendy DeBoer – wdeboer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Suzanne Geist – sgeist@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rick Holdcroft – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov

The full week’s schedule can be viewed here.