The Public Policy Agenda for the 2023 108th Legislature, First Session provides a list of current legislative bills supported by the Movement. Each legislative session we work deliberately with state legislators to craft and introduce legislation which improves equity and opportunity for Nebraska’s children and families. We also carefully review the slate of legislative bills to determine which will receive our priority, attention, and efforts.
Bill
Senator
Description
Movement Position
Conrad
Provide families with a refundable child tax credit in an amount of up to $1,000 per child, depending on income
Support
Day
Implement Express Lane Eligibility (ELE) to automatically enroll eligible children who are receiving SNAP benefits in Medicaid or CHIP health coverage
Support
Blood
Update the Nebraska state law to be concurrent with federal law in banning child labor
Support
Walz
Require Nebraska DHHS to submit a state plan amendment to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to include school psychologists as eligible providers under the Medical Assistance Act
Support
Day
Eliminate the sunset on Nebraska’s expansion of SNAP to 165% of the Federal Poverty Level. At the moment, Nebraska’s SNAP eligibility is set to go down to 135% of the Federal Poverty Level on October 1, 2023
Support
Hunt
Allow County Election Commissioners to offer vote-by-mail as an option to its residents
Support
Cavanaugh, J.
Require the Governor to apply for emergency rental assistance under the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Support
Walz
Increase reimbursement rates by 25% for dental health services under the Medical Assistance Act
Support
Dungan
Expand eligibility in the Young Adult Bridge to Independence Program to include juvenile-adjudicated youth, which supports former state wards in transitioning to adulthood, becoming self-sufficient, and creating permanent community relationships
Support
Raybould
Change continuous eligibility for children and youth under 18 years of age in the Medicaid system from the current six months to 12 months, ensuring no disruption in health care services
Support