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[LB67 LB226 LB434 LB516 LB656 LB658] the Committee on Judiciary
Transcript Prepared By the Clerk of the Legislature Transcriber's Office Judiciary Committee March 09, 2017 [LB67 LB226 LB434 LB516 LB656 LB658] The Committee on Judiciary met at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Room 1113 of the State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on LB67, LB434, LB226, LB658, LB516, and LB656. Senators present: Laura Ebke, Chairperson; Patty Pansing Brooks, Vice Chairperson; Roy Baker; Ernie Chambers; Steve Halloran; Matt Hansen; Bob Krist; and Adam Morfeld. Senators absent: None. SENATOR EBKE: Good afternoon. Okay, we're going to get started here. Welcome to the Judiciary Committee. My name is Laura Ebke. I'm from Crete. I represent Legislative District 32 and I'm the Chair of the committee. I would like at this point for my colleagues to introduce themselves, starting with Senator Baker. SENATOR BAKER: I'm Senator Roy Baker. I'm from Norris. I represent District 30 which is Gage County, southern Lancaster County, and a little bit of south Lincoln. SENATOR KRIST: Bob Krist, District 10, Omaha, some Douglas County parts, and also Bennington. SENATOR CHAMBERS: Ernie Chambers, District 11, and I'll be back. SENATOR HALLORAN: Steve Halloran, District 33 which is Adams County, southern and western Hall County. SENATOR EBKE: And very shortly we should be joined by Senator Morfeld from Lincoln, Senator Hansen, who will be sitting next to Senator Halloran, from Lincoln, and Senator Pansing Brooks who serves as the Vice Chair of the committee. And she will be taking the helm from me for a little while, while I have a committee hearing on one of my own bills in another committee shortly. -
Government Hearing February 18, 2016
Transcript Prepared By the Clerk of the Legislature Transcriber's Office Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee February 18, 2016 [LB978 LB999 LB1080] The Committee on Government, Military and Veterans Affairs met at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016, in Room 1507 of the State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on LB1080, LB978, and LB999. Senators present: John Murante, Chairperson; Tommy Garrett, Vice Chairperson; Dave Bloomfield; Joni Craighead; Mike Groene; Matt Hansen; and Tyson Larson. Senator absent: Beau McCoy. SENATOR MURANTE: Well, welcome, everyone, here to the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. My name is John Murante, I'm the state senator for District 49, which includes Gretna and northwest Sarpy County, and I'm the Chairman of this committee. We are here today for the purposes of conducting three public hearings. We'll be taking up the bills in the order on which they appear on the agenda on the outside of this room. If you're here and wish to testify on any of the matters before us, we ask that you fill out this green sheet that are located on either side of the room. If you are here and wish to state your support or opposition to any of the matters before us but do not wish to testify, I ask that you fill this sign-in sheet out, also located on either side of the room, and we will take your opinion into account. If you do testify, we ask that you begin by stating and spelling your name for the record, which is very important for our Transcribers' Office. -
Aug. 11-13, 2020
UNICAMERAL UPDATE News published daily at Update.Legislature.ne.gov Vol. 43, Issue 15 / Aug. 11 - 13, 2020 Legislature adjourns sine die, six senators depart he second session of the 106th Legislature T adjourned sine die Aug. 13, the 60th legislative day of a session interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. In his remarks, Gov. Pete Ricketts congratulated law- makers on passing tax leg- islation that he called “gen- erational in its scope” and thanked them for remain- ing focused on legislative priorities during the “most trying and difficult of circum- stances.” Speaker Jim Scheer of Nor- folk suspended the session in mid-March in response to growing safety concerns Speaker Jim Scheer, one of six-term limited senators leaving the Legislature, addresses lawmakers on the final day of session. regarding the coronavirus pandemic. After calling senators back proving emergency funding to combat 285 bills this session, including into session for three days in late the pandemic, he again suspended measures to expand access to broad- March for the limited purpose of ap- the session. band Internet in rural areas, improve Senators reconvened oversight of the state’s Youth Reha- July 20 and finished bilitation and Treatment Centers and the final 17 days of provide a tax exclusion for military session in a changed retirement benefit pay. physical environment “We have accomplished a lot in this in which plastic barriers session whether we realize it or not,” and physical distancing Scheer said. guidelines limited con- Scheer also thanked senators for tact between senators, electing him speaker four years ago, staff members, the me- saying that he had done his best to dia and the lobby. -
The Nebraska State Education Association March 2014
The Voice The Nebraska State Education Association March 2014 MAY 2014 | THE VOICE | PAGE 1 Planning Period Upcoming Assignments Loan Forgiveness! Teacher Appreciation Day Legislature Adds Dollars to Loan Forgiveness; Tuesday, May 6 You Can Apply Now! n What: A day set aside to honor America’s educators. Spread the word – and don’t miss out: Applicants must be employed as a n Details: Thank your favor- the State of Nebraska’s loan forgiveness certificated teacher in an approved/ac- ite teacher or teaching colleague. plan for teachers is a good deal. credited school and be enrolled in an ap- NEA has the resources to help at: The Nebraska Legislature approved proved graduate program at an eligible nea.org/grants/teacherday LB967, which added $200,000 to the institution. Applicants must also com- state’s Enhancing Excellence in Teach- plete a degree in: a shortage area; cur- Election Day! ing Program – loan forgiveness – for riculum and instruction; a subject area Tuesday, May 13 the 2014-15 fiscal year. With the added in which a teaching endorsement is al- n What: Key cash, there is $1.2 million available. ready held; or obtain a graduate degree races in the NSEA pushed hard for the extra dol- that will result in an additional endorse- Legislature and for lars during the legislative session. ment which a school administrator be- governor could set edu- The program allows those teachers lieves will be beneficial to the students cation policy for many years. enrolled in a graduate program to apply of the school. n Details: Set an example on an annual basis for a loan of $175 per NSEA members are urged to apply for your students and vote. -
Farm & Ranch Votes Matter
NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU TICKET FARM & RANCH VOTES MATTER YOUR GUIDE TO NEFB'S FRIENDS OF AGRICULTURE ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOV. 6, 2018 5225 S. 16th St., P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 | (800) 742-4016 | (402) 421-4400 | www.nefb.org NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU TICKET Vote for Nebraska Farm Bureau “Friends of Agriculture" Election Day is just a few weeks away. on agricultural issues, qualifications and state. He supports the growth of Nebraska’s University of Nebraska Board of Regents. On Tuesday Nov. 6, farmers and ranchers previous experience, communication abilities, ethanol industry; he has pushed back against “We are very impressed with the level of will have an opportunity to vote and have a and the ability to represent their district. overreaching federal regulations, including awareness demonstrated by these candidates clear say in what they want for the future of This year, the NEFB-PAC designated the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the importance of agriculture to our Country. 27 candidates as “Friends of Agriculture.” and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “Waters Nebraska,” McHargue said. “They all “Too often, politicians play a numbers Among the offices designated were all four of the U.S.” rule; he has backed initiatives exhibited a positive statewide perspective on game and overlook the rural vote. They incumbent U.S. congressional candidates: to expand broadband; he has worked with issues affecting farmers and ranchers and a choose instead to spend their time and Senator Deb Fischer, as well as Congressmen the agriculture community and state officials desire to work on expanding agriculture in an resources in urban areas, saying that our Jeff Fortenberry, Don Bacon, and Adrian to work through rules and regulations effort to grow our state’s economy,” he said. -
The Nebraska State Education Association March 2014
The Voice The Nebraska State Education Association March 2014 SEPTEMBER 2016 | THE VOICE | PAGE 1 #Oct 16 Voice.indd 1 9/26/2016 2:37:40 PM NSEA Comes to Defense of EHA Plan al model and has served Nebraska educators for decades,” he said. Legislative Hearing Investigates Actuary Kevin Dolsky advises the EHA Board of Directors on the health care plan’s management. Dolsky told senators that in each of Moving Teachers to State Coverage the last 10 years, the premium rate increases under the EHA plan have A legislative interim hearing on the health care plan that serves been under 10 percent. For the past six years, the annual increase has more than 80,000 members of Nebraska’s public education family averaged just over three percent. was a learning moment for Nebraska legislators. “That’s just extraordinary in this industry,” he said. The Legislature’s Education Committee listened as a parade of ed- Dolsky also said the EHA’s consistency rate is “extraordinary.” ucators and others voiced support for the Educator’s Health Alliance Consistency rate, he said, is an industry term that measures how plan. No one testified in support of North Platte Sen. Mike Groene's many customers stay with a health care plan. LR586 study to determine the viability of pulling all Nebraska public “Ninety percent is good, and 95 percent would be excellent,” said school employees out of the EHA plan and pro- Dolsky. “But the EHA has 99 percent. That is viding those employees with coverage through just extraordinary.” the State of Nebraska plan. -
Unicam Kids!: a Visit to Your Nebraska Legislature
UNICAM KIDS! A Visit to Your Nebraska Legislature guided by George W. Norris, “the father of the Unicameral” Unicam Kids i! I’m George Norris. I represented Nebraska in Congress from 1913 to 1943. Many people call me Hthe father of Nebraska’s Unicameral Legislature. A unicameral is a legislature with just one group of people to make laws. Nebraska has the nation’s only unicameral, which meets here at the Capitol in Lincoln to make laws for the state. I believed this one-house system would serve Nebraskans better than a bicameral, or two-house system, found in every other state. Nebraskans voted to change to a unicameral in 1934, and the first unicameral met in 1937. Let’s go inside. I’ll show you around! Nebraska is unique for its unicameral and also its unusual Capitol building. Architect Bertram Goodhue wanted the Capitol’s design to reflect the spirit of Nebraska’s people. The words and pictures on the outside of the building show Nebraska’s place in the history of law and democracy. The Capitol took 10 years to build and was finished in 1932. The tower rises almost 400 feet and is topped by a 19-foot bronze statue of a man tossing seeds, called “The Sower.” — 1 — A Visit to Your Nebraska Legislature y experience as a lawmaker made me wish for a smoother processM to make laws. I encour- aged Nebraskans to vote for a new, smaller legislature so the process would be simpler and allow for more public input. Some Nebraskans worried about becoming the only unicameral. -
Government Hearing January 27, 2021
Transcript Prepared by Clerk of the Legislature Transcribers Office Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee January 27, 2021 Rough Draft Does not include written testimony submitted prior to the public hearing per our COVID-19 Response protocol BREWER: Good morning, welcome, welcome to the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. I am Senator Tom Brewer from Gordon, Nebraska, representing the 43rd Legislative District. I serve as the Chair of this committee. Because of the COVID situation, we're going to go through a number of COVID specific things and then we'll get into the Government Committee intro here. For the safety of our committee members, staff, pages, and the public, we ask those attending our hearing to abide by the following procedures. Due to social distancing requirements, seating in the hearing room is limited, very limited. We ask that you only enter the hearing room when it is necessary for you to attend your hearing. The bills will be taken up as posted outside the hearing on the wall. The list will be updated after each hearing to identify which bill is the current bill up, so the number will be up there and then the pages will then post outside. The committees will pause between each bill to allow enough time for the public to move in and move out. Keep in mind that after each testifier, we'll need a slight delay in order to clean the table, clean the chair. So just understand we'll have some pauses. But those pauses are not for senators to start talking because the mikes will be on and it will still be getting recorded. -
January 11, 2019
Keigher & Associates, LLC 1320 Lincoln Mall, Suite 10, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 KK Timothy P. Keigher [email protected] Phone: (402)-474-3810 Weekly Legislative Report for January 11, 2019 HAPPENINGS IN THE NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE THIS WEEK The 106th Legislature, 1st Session, commenced on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 to begin their 90-day session (aka, Long Session). The 2019 Session began by welcoming 13 new members to the body, 11 whom were elected last November and two that we appointed to fill seats that were vacated by senators who were elected to other offices. The new senators are: District 14 John Arch of La Vista, Executive vice president for Boys Town. District 32 Tom Brandt of Plymouth, Farmer. District 6 Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha, Non-profit employee. District 10 Wendy DeBoer of Omaha, Attorney. District 30 Myron Dorn of Adams, Farmer, former Gage County board chairman. District 40 Tim Gragert of Creighton, Retired U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service Employee, retired Army National Guard officer District 16 Ben Hansen of Blair, Chiropractor, small-business owner. District 8 Megan Hunt of Omaha, Small-business owner. District 49 Andrew La Grone of Gretna, was appointed to replace Senator Murante who was elected State Treasurer. Attorney, former legal counsel for the Legislature’s Government Committee District 12 Steve Lathrop of Omaha, Trial attorney. District 22 Mike Moser of Columbus, Small-business owner, former Columbus mayor. District 38 Dave Murman of Glenvil, Farmer. District 1 Julie Slama of Peru, was appointed to fill Dan Watermeier's seat as he as elected to the PSC. Para-professional at Auburn Public Schools. -
2012 ANNUAL REPORT Contributing to the Future of Health Care in Nebraska Dear Friends
2012 ANNUAL REPORT Contributing to the future of health care in Nebraska Dear friends, Thank you to the 380 Nebraska Hospital Association Political Action Committee (NHA PAC) contributors—an increase of 7 percent—for your generous support in 2012. The NHA PAC raised $47, 463, a 3.4 percent increase over 2011. We would like to thank the NHA PAC Steering Committee for its outstanding leadership and guidance, which continues to fuel our success. State and federal governments pay for well over half of hospital care in Nebraska and regulate 100 percent of our activities. Those are the main reasons why the work of the Nebraska Hospital Association and its political action committee is so important. The goals and objectives of NHA PAC are fairly simple. We raise money to help support political candidates who share our belief that state and federal health policy should maximize our ability to improve health care in the communities we serve. Political advocacy has never been as important as it is today. State and federal budgets are being stretched to the breaking point and, as usual, health care is in the crosshairs to help offset these problems. It is critical that elected individuals making decisions have a passion and understanding for the unique role hospitals play in ensuring the quality of life in their communities when budget decisions are debated in Washington and Lincoln. Please take a moment to review this report, which provides an update of the NHA PAC contributors by hospital community, hospitals that met or exceeded goals, special recognition for the NHA PAC’s 2012 major donors and NHA PAC Pacesetter Award recipients. -
Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee February 12, 2019 Rough Draft
Transcript Prepared by Clerk of the Legislature Transcribers Office Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee February 12, 2019 Rough Draft Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee February 12, 2019 KOLTERMAN: Welcome to the Retirement System Committee hearing. My name is Senator Mark Kolterman, I'm from Seward, and represents the 24th Legislative District. I serve as chair of this committee. The committee will take up the bills in the order posted. Our hearing today as your public part of the legislative process. This is your opportunity to express your position on the proposed legislation before us today. Committee members will come and go during the hearing. Since we meet over lunch hour, senators may have other commitments or meetings. It's not an indication that they're not interested in the bill being heard in the committee, it's just part of our process. To better facilitate today's proceedings, I ask you abide by the following procedure. The information is posted on the chart to your left. Please silence or turn off cell phones, move to the front row when you're ready to testify. Order of testimony will be introducer, proponents, opponents, neutral, and closing. Testifiers need to sign in, hand your blue sign-in sheet to the committee clerk when you can come up to testify. Spell your name for the record before you testify. And be concise. It is my request that you limit your testimony to five minutes. If you will not be testifying at the microphone but want to go on the record as having a position on a bill being heard here today, Page 1 of 19 Transcript Prepared by Clerk of the Legislature Transcribers Office Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee February 12, 2019 Rough Draft there are white sheets at the entrance where you may leave your name and other pertinent information. -
Nebraska Farm Bureau Board Sets 2020 Agriculture Policy Priorities
www.nefb.org FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020 | VOL. 38 | ISSUE 1 FARM BUREAU NEWS 4 Trade Victories NEFB-PAC Friends 6 of Agriculture SWEET SIXTEEN YF&R Conference LEADERSHIP FINALIST 9 Success ACADEMY PAGE 8 INSIDE 10 Teacher of the Year PAGE 5 Nebraska Farm Bureau board sets 2020 agriculture policy priorities he Nebraska Farm Bureau Board of Directors has set the organization’s public policy priorities for 2020. Nebraska Farm Bureau’s state policy Nebraska Farm Bureau’s national policy TEach year the Board identifies priorities to guide the priority list for 2020 includes: priority list for 2020 includes: organization in its efforts to support Nebraska’s farm and l Reducing Nebraska’s overreliance on l Continuing to promote and work to expand international ranch families. property taxes and seeking a more markets for Nebraska agricultural products. “There are many issues that impact our farms and balanced system to fund education. l Ensuring federal regulations and federal programs work ranches. It’s no secret that when agriculture does well, our l Growing Nebraska’s livestock sector for farm and ranch families including: rural communities thrive, and our entire state benefits. To and value-added agriculture. l Appropriate allocation of federal assistance to expand that end, it’s imperative we focus on the areas where we l Expanding farm and ranch access broadband access in rural areas; can do the most good in helping our members be success- to high-quality broadband service l Protecting farmers’ access to modern farming technology, ful,” said Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president. statewide. veterinary medications and crop protection tools; Every policy issue Farm Bureau works on is connected in l Proactive engagement on both state l Proper implementation of renewable energy mandates; some way to helping members keep their operations viable water quality and quantity issues.