There are A LOT of important bills this week! Please take a little time each day to submit online comments and/or email the assigned committees.
The full Week’s public hearing schedule can be found here.
To submit an Online Comment to the record, click the link below the bill number of interest, scroll down on the Bill Page until you reach the header labeled History, directly below you will find a button that says, Submit an Online Comment for [Bill number].
Make Nebraska Education Patriotic Again!!! 🇺🇸
Get your on the record comments submitted by 8am on Monday!! Pt1 Call to Action!!
You can refer back to Monday’s Calls to Action here:
https://nagodotgroup.wordpress.com/2025/02/22/make-education-patriotic-again-nagos-weekly-schedule-2-24/
Save the Bees!!! 🐝 STOP the unnecessary extension of government!!! 🇺🇸 Get your on the record comments submitted by 8am on Tuesday!! Pt2 Call to Action!!
You can refer back to Tuesday’s Calls to Action here:
https://nagodotgroup.wordpress.com/2025/02/23/save-the-beekeepers-nagos-weekly-schedule-pt2-tuesday/
Wednesday February 26, 2025
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Room 1507 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LR14
Introducer: Lippincott
Description: Resolution to rescind a prior resolution and apply to Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution
Statement of Intent: *LR14 would replace LR14 from 2021 and serve as Nebraska’s application for a convention of states under the authority of Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing constitutional amendments, eliminating the sunset clause. The convention would be limited to amendment proposals from the following subjects: limiting the size and scope of the federal government; considering fiscal restraints; and considering term limits. Amendment proposals approved by the convention would be submitted to the states for ratification following the process found in Article V of the United States Constitution.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58920
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee:
Sen. Rita Sanders, Chairperson – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dunixi Guereca – dguereca@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan McKeon – dmckeon@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Wordekemper – dwordekemper@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LR21
Introducer: Lippincott
Description: Application to Congress for a convention of the states to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms members of the House and Senate may serve
Statement of Intent: *LR 21 would serve as Nebraska’s application for an Article V convention of states for the sole purpose of enacting term limits on Congress.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58919
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee:
Sen. Rita Sanders, Chairperson – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dunixi Guereca – dguereca@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan McKeon – dmckeon@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Wordekemper – dwordekemper@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LB259
Introducer: Lippincott
Description: Adopt the Faithful Delegate to Federal Article V Convention Act
Statement of Intent: *LB 259 adopts the Faithful Delegate to Federal Article V Convention Act to provide the rules and procedures necessary to create and guide a delegation to an Article V convention and provide legislative direction relating to the election or recall of a delegate or an alternate delegate, the filling of a vacancy of a delegate or an alternate delegate, and the determinationof an unauthorized vote.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58921
ALSO Email the Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee:
Sen. Rita Sanders, Chairperson – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dunixi Guereca – dguereca@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan McKeon – dmckeon@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Wordekemper – dwordekemper@leg.ne.gov
Natural Resources
Room 1023 – 1:30 PM
NEUTRAL: LR22CA
Introducer: Dungan
Description: Constitutional amendment to provide the right to a clean and healthy natural environment and that the state and political subdivisions serve as trustee of the natural resources of Nebraska
Statement of Intent: *LR22CA is a constitutional amendment that provides the right to a clean and healthy natural environment and requires the state and political subdivisions to serve as trustees of Nebraska’s natural resources.*
More Information: It sounds nice and all, but what is the point? Most people would seemingly agree with the statement. However, the amendment provides no mechanism to accomplish anything nor what they’d be trying to accomplish. Are they going to say cow farts go against people’s rights to a clean and healthy natural environment? Or, are we saying the pharmaceuticals dumped into our waters violate people’s rights? This could be great or really dumb.
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59675
ALSO Email the Natural Resources Committee:
Sen. Tom Brandt, Chairperson – tbrandt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Stan Clouse – SClouse@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Mike Moser – mmoser@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jane Raybould – Jraybould@leg.ne.gov
Revenue
Room 1524 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB81 *NAGO PRIORITY BILL*
Introducer: Hardin
Description: Define a term and change tax credit provisions under the Nebraska Property Tax Incentive Act
Statement of Intent: *The intent of LB 81 is to address the gap year for the Property Tax Credit Fund that was created by LB 34 in the 108th Legislature, 1st Special Session.*
More Information: From NFFV – “Here’s the gist on LB81 that’s up on February 26. Nebraskans will be screwed out of their tax credits if LB81 is not passed. Check it out.” https://rumble.com/v6nt7cc-nebraska-tax-credit-the-great-disappearing-act.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Minuteman-Alert–LB81—Change-Tax-Credit-Provisions–Nebraska-Property-Tax-Incentive.html?soid=1131856701149&aid=SchcP-rVm2s
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58807
ALSO Email the Revenue Committee:
Sen. R. Brad von Gillern, Chairperson – bvongillern@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Mike Jacobson, Vice Chairperson – mjacobson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Eliot Bostar – Ebostar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. George Dungan – Gdungan@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa lbach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Kathleen Kauth – kkauth@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Murman – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tony Sorrentino – TSorrentino@leg.ne.gov
NEUTRAL: LB354
Introducer: Clouse
Description: Prohibit cities of the first class from receiving state aid from the Municipal Equalization Fund
Statement of Intent: *LB 354 intends to exclude certain cities from utilizing the Municipal Equalization Fund.*
More Information: The first class cities excluded in the bill range from 5,000 to 100,000 residents. Many smaller cities closer to the 5,000 mark are concerned about losing this aid and the potential impact.
A post shared from the City of Schuyler on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BfzftzvTj/
Conclusion: LB354 threatens the ability of small first-class cities like Schuyler to provide essential services and maintain a vibrant community. Municipal Equalization Funds are crucial for our city’s operations. We must work together to ensure state senators understand the importance of these funds and advocate for a fair and equitable solution that supports all Nebraskans.
We’ve taken a neutral position with conditional concern for the smallest of 1st class cities. However, for larger, more stabilized cities, we could be supportive.
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59065
ALSO Email the Revenue Committee:
Sen. R. Brad von Gillern, Chairperson – bvongillern@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Mike Jacobson, Vice Chairperson – mjacobson@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Eliot Bostar – Ebostar@leg.ne.gov
Sen. George Dungan – Gdungan@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa lbach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Kathleen Kauth – kkauth@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dave Murman – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tony Sorrentino – TSorrentino@leg.ne.gov
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