Hearing Schedule – Sunday February 11, 2024 to Saturday February 17, 2024
Monday February 12, 2024
Tuesday February 13, 2024
Education
Room 1525 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB1064
Introducer: Lippincott
Description: Prohibit tenure at certain postsecondary educational institutions and require a written policy regarding terms and conditions of employment
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=55270
More Information:
Tenure at postsecondary educational institutions have been used all too often to ignore the indecent or inappropriate behavior of professors. It has also been used to protect these educators that utilize their position to indoctrinate students with leftist, often socialist viewpoints.
Eliminating tenure would bring back accountability and transparency in our states secondary educational institutions.
ALSO Email the Education Committtee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Joni Albrecht, Vice Chairperson – jalbrecht@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Lou Ann Linehan llinehan@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Fred Meyer – fmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Lynne Walz – lwalz@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Justin Wayne – jwayne@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LB1330
Introducer: Murman
Description: Prohibit public educational institutions from taking certain actions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=54955
More Information:
This bill would essentially defund the DEI programs in Nebraska Public Schools. This is a huge step in eliminating the Marxism that has infiltrated our schools.
ALSO Email the Education Committtee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Joni Albrecht, Vice Chairperson – jalbrecht@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Lou Ann Linehan llinehan@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Fred Meyer – fmeyer@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 February 14, 2024
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Room 1507 – 1:30 PM
OPPOSE: LB1042
Introducer: Fredrickson
Description: Change provisions relating to registering to vote
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=5531
More Information:
Statement of Intent – LB1042 requires that voter registration applications through the Department of Motor Vehicles be designed so that the elector’s information is transmitted automatically to the election commissioner or county clerk unless the elector specifies on the form. . that they do not want to register to vote or update their voter registration record. This creates an opt-out registration process for individuals and removes the requirement to opt-in. LB1042 also provides for other efficiencies related to the transfer of voter registration information between the Department of Motor Vehicles, county election officials and the Secretary of State.
• The registration of voters should remain an opt-in process.
• LB1042 risks registering ineligible voters
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Members:
Sen. Tom Brewer, Chairperson – tbrewer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders, Vice Chairperson – rsanders@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
SUPPORT: LB1211
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Change provisions of the Election Act relating to early voting
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=55450
More Information:
Statement of Intent – LB 1211 limits early voting to twenty-two days.
• This is a good change, it would be BEST to eliminate early voting
• It would be highly recommended to add in Clements AM2343 which would correct the loophole for ballot harvesting
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Members:
Sen. Tom Brewer, Chairperson – tbrewer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders, Vice Chairperson – rsanders@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
SUPPORT: LB1297
Introducer: Lippincott
Description: Provide requirements for voting and counting systems under the Election Act
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=55245
More Information:
Text Changes – (3) Any new voting or counting system shall be approved by the Secretary of State prior to use by an election commissioner or county clerk. The Secretary of State may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to establish different procedures and locations for voting and counting votes pursuant to the use of any new voting or counting system. The procedures shall be designed to preserve the secrecy, safety, and confidentiality of each vote cast and the secrecy and security and transparency of the counting process, to establish security provisions for the prevention of fraud, and to ensure that the election is conducted in a fair manner.
• These are good and essential changes. The ballot SHOULD be secret and the counting process MUST be secure and transparent
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Members:
Sen. Tom Brewer, Chairperson – tbrewer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders, Vice Chairperson – rsanders@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
SUPPORT: LB859
Introducer: Linehan
Description: Change conflict of interest provisions for certain political subdivision officers
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=54872
More Information:
This is a good bill that makes a change to require all elected officials to submit conflicts of interest rather than just city and village board members.
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Members:
Sen. Tom Brewer, Chairperson – tbrewer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders, Vice Chairperson – rsanders@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
SUPPORT: LB988
Introducer: Linehan
Description: Provide, change, and eliminate provisions regarding elections for certain purposes
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=54871
More Information:
LB988 makes the change to require bond elections concurrent with the primary or general elections unless there is an emergency.
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Members:
Sen. Tom Brewer, Chairperson – tbrewer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders, Vice Chairperson – rsanders@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
Health and Human Services
Room 1510 – 1:30 PM
OPPOSE: LB1278
Introducer: McKinney
Description: Provide for reimbursement of doula and full spectrum doula services under the Medical Assistance Act
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=55627
LB 1278 Talking Points:
1. The bill as written separate doulas from full-spectrum doulas. A full spectrum doula is traditionally one that also provides all range of services, including abortion support. This bills glazes over that.
2. Section 2 Paragraph 4 “compliment the role of healthcare professional”. Doulas are not hired to complement the healthcare professional, they’re there to support the family and women exclusively and as an independent support.
3. Under this bill, a Doula looses the right to arrange her own pricing and is left at the hands of the insurance companies and government. Insurance companies are well known for low-balling doulas and midwives, causing them to loose hundreds of dollars.
4. Regulations around doulas are vague in this bill. Clarification would be at the discrepancy of the insurance companies, hospitals, government. When any other entity dictates the role of Doula, this robs the woman and family of the power in her birthing journey.
5. This bill also ties the hand of the Doula and keeps her from providing the woman the care that she hired.
6. Providing insurance reimbursement would tie the doula into redtape, thus not being able to serve women effectively, limit the time spent with the family, and further limit the number of women a doula could take. Essentially, doulas become just like medical professionals, over burdened with documentation, time restraints, and keeping within the boundaries dictated by insurance companies.
7. The bill reads full spectrum Doulas must have training or certification, but it doesn’t give specifics. This means it would be determined by the government, the hospital, or the insurance company.
8. This bill believe it will provide collaborative care, in reality it will own the doulas, forcing them to side with medical staff, rather than providing independent information and guidance to woman and families.
9. This is a government overreach to begin controlling the Doulas, and possibly reaching to unlicensed birth attendants/lay midwives.
ALSO Email the Health and Human Services Committtee:
Sen. Ben Hansen, Chairperson – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Brian Hardin, Vice Chairperson – bhardin@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Beau Ballard – bballaard@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh – mcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jen Day – jday@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Merv Riepe – mriepe@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Lynne Walz – lwalz@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LB1111
Introducer: Clements
Description: Require city-county health departments to obtain approval for directed health measures
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=54923
More Information:
Remember the Dark 700 Days in Lincoln where Mayor Leiron, Nurse Lopez, and Lancaster Health abused their authority to impose a (useless) mask mandate on everyone? Or in Omaha, David City, Fremont, and a few others…
Want to stop that from happening again?
Please support this bill by Senator Clements which would put counties under the authority of State HHS in the case of statewide or multi state pandemics. It still allows authority with local outbreaks, so they maintain local authority when it’s sensible to do so.
ALSO Email the Health and Human Services Committtee:
Sen. Ben Hansen, Chairperson – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Brian Hardin, Vice Chairperson – bhardin@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Beau Ballard – bballaard@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh – mcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jen Day – jday@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Merv Riepe – mriepe@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Lynne Walz – lwalz@leg.ne.gov
Thursday February 15, 2024
Health and Human Services
Room 1510 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB1387
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Change provisions relating to approval and regulation of adding fluoride to the water supply of certain political subdivisions
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Thursday, February 15th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=55430
More Information:
Currently, Nebraska mandates water supplies to be fluoridated.
WATCH “Fluoride on Trial” in the following link and look at the fact sheet attached.
https://live.childrenshealthdefense.org/chd-tv/shows/good-morning-chd/fluoride-on-trial–this-week-with-mary–polly-special/
ALSO Email the Health and Human Services Committtee:
Sen. Ben Hansen, Chairperson – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Brian Hardin, Vice Chairperson – bhardin@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Beau Ballard – bballaard@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh – mcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jen Day – jday@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Merv Riepe – mriepe@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Lynne Walz – lwalz@leg.ne.gov
Revenue
Room 1524 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB1305
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Prohibit tax liability on the purchase, sale, or exchange of gold or silver bullion, change sales tax exemption provisions relating to currency and bullion, and provide an income tax adjustment for net capital losses and gains on the sale or exchange of gold or silver
* If you cannot join us in person, please submit online testimony, comments must be submitted by Thursday, February 15th, 2024 at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=55625
More Information:
It’s a good start. Iowa is pushing to get a depository for state issued gold/silver bullion in legislation, if they can do it so can NE!
ALSO Email the Revenue Committee Members:
Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, Chairperson – llinehan@leg.ne.gov
Sen. R. Brad von Gillern, Vice Chairperson – bvongillern@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Joni Albrecht – jalbrecht@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Eliot Bostar – Ebostar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. George Dungan – Gdungan@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Kathleen Kauth – kkauth@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Fred Meyer – fmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Murman – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Nebraskans Against Government Overreach 