LB1066 – Require members of the Legislature to complete a civics assessment
What is civics? LB1066 doesn’t actually provide a definition. Merrian-Webster defines civics “as a social science dealing with the rights and duties of citizens”.
Legislative Updates
LR311CA – Redistricting and provide requirements drawing election districts
LR311CA is a legislative resolution proposing a Nebraska Constitutional Amendment. If this resolution is passed by the legislature, it would be left to the voters to approve or reject it in the 2026 election.
LB1097 – Adopt the State and Political Subdivisions Sexual Abuse Liability Act
NFFV continues to support bills like LB1097 because we believe no child should ever have to experience sexual assault. Unfortunately, we know far too many do.
LB1214 – Create a pilot program for neighborhood data collaboratives
LB1214 is very light on details and that is concerning. Following are four areas where details should be abundant but are entirely missing.
LB855 – Adopt the Youth Early Intervention and Support Act
What do you get when the family has been broken down? You get The Youth Early Intervention and Support Act
LB884 – Change provisions relating to voter registration, ballots, and poll watchers and observers
It is safe to say that there are issues in our election system. Without robust systems and transparency of the process, the people will become disenfranchised to vote due to the evidence of insecure elections.
LB1201 – Grant program related to classroom libraries and engagement materials
Something needs to be done with our State’s poor literacy rates. We have highlighted the issue for years; how Nebraska Public Schools are failing our kids in the basic skills of reading and math.
LB879 – Adopt the Guest Worker Permit Act
Have you ever heard the term “stay in your lane”? It refers to someone or some entity doing something outside their scope.
LB1119 – Change provisions relating to the collection and use of personal data
Remember the design features increase the frequency of time spent by the user. They do this deceptively, in most cases, without the user even realizing it. This is especially true with children.
LB1241 – Provide requirements relating to applications for employment at a school
There are currently no requirements for school boards or governing authorities of public, private, denominational, or parochial schools to obtain information regarding discipline, discharge, reasons for resignation, or reprimands related to child abuse, neglect, or sexual misconduct from an applicant’s previous employers.