The full Week’s public hearing schedule can be found here.
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Monday March 3, 2025
Business and Labor
Room 1023 – 1:30 PM
SUPPORT: LB532
Introducer: Kauth
Description: Require employers to use E-Verify, prohibit knowingly hiring an unauthorized alien, and provide for discipline against employers’ licenses
Statement of Intent: *The intent of LB 532 is to require employers to use the E-Verify system; to prohibit knowingly hiring an unauthorized alien; to provide for penalties; to provide for discipline against an employer’s license; to provide civil penalties; to provide duties for the Commissioner of Labor and the Department of Labor and to define terms.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58070&docnum=LB532&leg=109
ALSO Email the Business and Labor Committee:
Sen. Kathleen Kauth, Chairperson – kkauth@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Ben Hansen – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan McKeon – dmckeon@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jane Raybould – Jraybould@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tony Sorrentino – TSorrentino@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LB423
Introducer: Armendariz
Description: Eliminate a grant program relating to internships for job training
Statement of Intent: *The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: Purpose of the bill is to eliminate the internship grant program found in sections 81-1210.01 to 81-1210.03 and transfer any remaining funds in the Intern Nebraska Cash Fund to the General Fund on or before June 30, 2026. The date of the transfer will allow any businesses with a prior agreement to provide internships under the program to fund those internships through the Intern Nebraska Cash Fund.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59330&docnum=LB423&leg=109
ALSO Email the Business and Labor Committee:
Sen. Kathleen Kauth, Chairperson – kkauth@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Ben Hansen – bhansen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Teresa Ibach – tibach@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan McKeon – dmckeon@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Terrell McKinney – tmckinney@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jane Raybould – Jraybould@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Tony Sorrentino – TSorrentino@leg.ne.gov
Education
Room 1525 – 1:30 PM
NEUTRAL: LB528
Introducer: Jacobson
Description: Change and eliminate provisions relating to grants from the State Department of Education Improvement Grant Fund
Statement of Intent: *LB 528 transfers control of the learning platform grant established in Section 79-1054 from the Department of Education to the Department of Economic Development. Changes also include clarifying language regarding use of the grant funds, an emphasis on teaching chemistry or physical science standards, and requires applicants to meet minimum data security and implementation experience standards.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59614&docnum=LB528&leg=109
ALSO Email the Education Committee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LB550
Introducer: Lippincott
Description: Require school districts to adopt a policy that excuses students to attend a course for religious instruction
Statement of Intent: *LB 550 would require school districts to adopt a policy to allow students to participate in religious studies on or before July 1, 2025. It would be at least one class period per week. Written parental consent would be required for this participation. Transportation would not be the school’s responsibility but that of the parent, guardian, or sponsoring entity.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59083&docnum=LB550&leg=109
ALSO Email the Education Committee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LB497 *NAGO PRIORITY BILL*
Introducer: Murman
Description: Provide for admission of and participation in extracurricular activities by certain students that are not residents of the school district
Statement of Intent: *LB 497 would allow a student enrolled in a private, denominational, parochial, or nonaccredited school to participate in extracurricular activities in the closest district offering the activity if the district in which the student’s parent resides does not offer the activity.
LB 497 also clarifies language that a part-time student wishing to participate in extracurricular activities must be enrolled in at least five credit hours but is not limited to five credit hours.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59625&docnum=LB497&leg=109
ALSO Email the Education Committee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
NEUTRAL: LB142
Introducer: Hughes
Description: Redefine a term under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
Statement of Intent: *LB142 removes the 1.1 multiplier of the federal Community Eligibility Provision(CEP) for purposes of calculating free lunch and free milk students under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act (TEEOSA). A recent analysis ofthe CEP multiplier by the Nebraska Department of Education as part of an interim study, LR 419, determined that it was no longer needed for purposes of calculating free lunch and free milk students under TEEOSA.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59111&docnum=LB142&leg=109
ALSO Email the Education Committee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
OPPOSE: LB572
Introducer: Hughes
Description: Authorize a school district to exceed its budget authority for stipends paid to a student teacher and change the applicability of the School District Property Tax Limitation Act
Statement of Intent: *LB572 provides for the ability for school districts to compensate student teachers without having those expenses count against the statutory spending and taxing limitations.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59660&docnum=LB572&leg=109
ALSO Email the Education Committee:
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson – dmurman@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Danielle Conrad – dconrad@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jana Hughes – jhughes@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Megan Hunt – mhunt@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Margo Juarez – MJuarez@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Lonowski – dlonowski@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Glen Meyer – gmeyer@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Rita Sanders – rsanders@leg.ne.gov
General Affairs
Room 1510 – 1:30 PM
NEUTRAL: LB651
Introducer: Conrad
Description: Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act and provide for regulation of medical cannabis
Note: Joint hearing with LB 677
Statement of Intent: *LB 651 would make changes to the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act in the following ways:
a) Changing and establishing many definitions;
b) Restates the language of the 2024 ballot initiative of the Patient Protection; Act removing civil and criminal penalties for the limited possession of cannabis for authorized individuals;
c) Limits places where cannabis can be consumed;
d) Defines employer and employee rights concerning cannabis use;
e) Establishes a patient and caregiver registry and qualifications to be included;
f) Establishes the Cannabis Commission;
g) Lays out the types of licenses and licensure process;
h) Establishes product standards and safety standards;
i) Establishes local governance and zoning limitations;
j) Requires seed to sale tracking of cannabis;
k) Establishes financial provisions of licensees and taxation of product;
l) Allows for institutional participation and research;
m) Establishes reporting and compliance requirements;
n) Requires confidentiality and data protections along with security and record keeping standards; and
o) Establishes advertising and marketing restrictions along with transportation and delivery provisions.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59170&docnum=LB651&leg=109
ALSO Email the General Affairs Committee:
Sen. Rick Holdcroft, Chairperson – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh, Vice Chairperson – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Stan Clouse – SClouse@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Quick – dquick@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Victor Rountree – VRountree@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jared Storm – JStorm@leg.ne.gov
SUPPORT: LB677
Introducer: Hansen
Description: Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act and provide for regulation of medical cannabis
Note: Joint hearing with LB 651
Statement of Intent: *Legislative Bill 677 aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the cultivation, processing,distribution, and sale of medical cannabis in Nebraska following the passage of Initiative 437 & 438. The bill creates the framework for the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission which will oversee the licensing and regulation of various entities involved in the medical cannabis industry including cultivators, dispensaries, product manufacturers, testing facilities, and transporters.
The intent of the bill is to provide a legal and regulated pathway for patients to access medical cannabis while safeguarding public health and safety. It includes provisions to prevent misuse and diversion of cannabis, such as requiring child-resistant packaging and clear labeling of cannabis products as well as mandating rigorous testing for contaminants and potency to ensure product safety and efficacy The bill allows for the establishment of a seed-to-sale tracking system to monitor the movement of cannabis products throughout the supply chain, thereby preventing illegal distribution and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Additionally, it imposes a special sales tax rate on medical cannabis sales and outlines the distribution of tax revenue to support property tax relief. By addressing these various aspects, LB677 aims to create a balanced approach that meets the medical needs of patients while maintaining strict regulatory oversight.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58979&docnum=LB677&leg=109
ALSO Email the General Affairs Committee:
Sen. Rick Holdcroft, Chairperson – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh, Vice Chairperson – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Stan Clouse – SClouse@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Quick – dquick@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Victor Rountree – VRountree@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jared Storm – JStorm@leg.ne.gov
OPPOSE: LB483
Introducer: Storm
Description: Limit permissible forms of medical cannabis to pills or liquid tinctures and clarify provisions relating to medical cannabis
Statement of Intent: *LB483 amends Initiative Law 2024 No. 437 to limit permissible forms of medical cannabis to pills or liquid tinctures.
The bill also reduces the allowable amount of cannabis to three hundred milligrams of delta-9THC.
Finally, LB438 requires any practitioner writing recommendations for medical cannabis to belicensed under the Uniform Credentialing Act and is licensed in Nebraska.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59393&docnum=LB483&leg=109
ALSO Email the General Affairs Committee:
Sen. Rick Holdcroft, Chairperson – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh, Vice Chairperson – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Stan Clouse – SClouse@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Quick – dquick@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Victor Rountree – VRountree@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jared Storm – JStorm@leg.ne.gov
NEUTRAL: LB705
Introducer: McKinney
Description: Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, provide for regulation of medical cannabis, and adopt the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Justice Act and the Cannabis Conviction Clean Slate Act
Statement of Intent: *LB705 creates a clear and fair framework for medical cannabis in Nebraska. This bill updates existing laws to improve access for patients, establishes regulations for production and distribution, and introduces measures to ensure safety and accountability. It also includes criminal justice reforms to address past cannabis-related convictions. LB705 aims to provide a well-regulated medical cannabis system that benefits individuals and communities in Nebraska.*
* If you can not join us in person, please submit online testimony. The comments must be submitted and confirmed by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM! *
Download the Bill Introduction and Submit an Online Comment here:
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59708&docnum=LB705&leg=109
ALSO Email the General Affairs Committee:
Sen. Rick Holdcroft, Chairperson – rholdcroft@leg.ne.gov
Sen. John Cavanaugh, Vice Chairperson – jcavanaugh@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Bob Andersen – bandersen@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Stan Clouse – SClouse@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Barry DeKay – bdekay@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Dan Quick – dquick@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Victor Rountree – VRountree@leg.ne.gov
Sen. Jared Storm – JStorm@leg.ne.gov
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