The Public Policy Agenda for the 2020 106th Legislature, Second 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
Wayne
Exempt social security benefits and retirement benefits from taxation as prescribed
Support
Bolz
Exempt social security benefits and retirement benefits from taxation as prescribed
Support
Arch
Change provisions relating to background checks under the Child Care Licensing Act and the Children’s Residential Facilities and Placing Licensure Act
Support
Quick
Change provisions relating to compensation under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act
Support
Pansing
Brooks
Change eligibility requirements under the Young Adult Bridge to Independence Act
Support
McCollister
Change provisions relating to eligibility for services under the Medical Assistance Act
Support
Wayne
Change income tax provisions relating to the Nebraska educational savings plan trust and authorize employer contributions to the trust
Support
Arch
Prohibit certain acts by health insurers and network providers and list a deceptive trade practice
Support
933
Crawford
Change provisions relating to discontinuance of utility service
Support
955
Walz
Change provisions relating to eligibility for medical assistance
Support
986
Pansing
Brooks
Prescribe requirements for public colleges and universities regarding criminal history and juvenile court record information
Support
986
Pansing
Brooks
Prescribe requirements for public colleges and universities regarding criminal history and juvenile court record information
Support
990
Wayne
Adopt the Games of Skill Act and use proceeds to reduce school district property tax levies
Support
997
Morfeld
Adopt the Out-of-Network Emergency Medical Care Act
Support
1000
Blood
Direct any registration fees from fantasy contest to the early childhood and childcare workforce
Support
1013
Linehan
Direct any registration fees from fantasy contest to the early childhood and childcare workforce
Support
1020
Vargas
Change provisions relating to discrimination under the Nebraska Fair Housing Act
Support
1034
Friesen
Extend the application deadline and change certain credits under the Nebraska Advantage Act
Support
1037
Hunt
Change provisions relating to household eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits
Support
1038
Hunt
Change provisions relating to eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits
Support
1039
Cavanaugh
Adopt the Hunger-Free Schools Act
Support
1049
Bolz
Provide for participation in federal Child Care Subsidy child care assistance as prescribed
Support
1051
Wishart
Create the Intergenerational Care Facility Incentive Cash Fund and provide for grants
Support
1052
Wishart
Change provisions regarding the preferred drug list under the Medical Assistance Act
Support
1076
Bolz
Change provisions relating to eligible programs for the Community College Gap Assistance Program Act
Support
1100
Bolz
State intent regarding appropriations for mental health and behavioral health services
Support
1109
Chambers
Provide a sales tax exemption for the furnishing of water service
Support
1151
Vargas
Redefine eligible student and provide for prioritization of awards under the Nebraska Opportunity Grant Act
Support
1154
Hansen, M.
Appropriate funds to the State Department of Education
Support
1160
Hansen, M.
Adopt the Nebraska Workforce and Education Reporting System Act
Support
1168
Kolowski
Adopt the College Credit Testing Fee Reduction Program Act and the Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program Act, add a fund to the Access College Early Scholarship Program Act, and change provisions relating to the State Lottery Operation Trust Fund
Support
1206
Vargas
Require reporting to the Nebraska Early Childhood Professional Record System
Support
1207
McCollister
Adopt the Redistricting Act
Support
1214
Friesen
Adopt the Rural Economic Development Grant Act
Support
1215
Bolz
Appropriate funds to the Department of Health and Human Services
Support
1220
Bolz
Authorize High-Wage Jobs and Capital Investment Creation Fund entities
Support