The following is a list of Voices for Children’s priority legislation for the 107th Legislature, 2st Session.
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Juvenile Justice
LB 732: Prohibit use of deception by peace officers in questioning juveniles
Introducer: Senator J. Cavanaugh
Status: Notice of hearing for January 19, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 732
LB 792: Appropriate funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Kearney
Introducer: Senator Lowe
Status: Legislature’s Planning Committee priority bill
Voices for Children Position: NEUTRAL
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 792
LB 810: Change provisions relating to room confinement of juveniles and required reports
Introducer: Senator J. Cavanaugh
Status: Placed on General File
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 810
LB 814: Require the office of Legislative Research to prepare racial impact statements for legislative bills
Introducer: Senator McKinney
Status: Notice of hearing for January 26, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 814
LB 883: Require confidentiality of prosecutions of minors tried as adults and change and provide requirements regarding custody and interrogation of a juvenile
Introducer: Senator McKinney
Status: Hunt name added
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
LB 1010: Require information to be included in the Nebraska Criminal Justice Information System and accessible to law enforcement
Introducer: Senator Geist
Status: Geist priority bill
Voices for Children Position: OPPOSE
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 1010
LB 1111: Appropriate funds to the Supreme Court for community corrections
Introducer: Senator McKinney
Status: Notice of hearing for February 03, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 1111
Child Welfare
LB 854: Require notice to the Department of Health and Human Services in certain cases of alleged out-of-home child abuse or neglect
Introducer: Senator Day
Status: Notice of hearing for January 28, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 854
LB 869: Change provisions relating to a leave of absence for an adoptive parent
Introducer: Senator M. Hansen
Status: Notice of hearing for January 24, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 869
LB 932: Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to screen children for social security benefit eligibility
Introducer: Senator Hunt
Status: Notice of hearing for January 28, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 932
LB 1019: Require the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a family resource and juvenile assessment center pilot program
Introducer: Senator McKinney
Status: Notice of hearing for January 28, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
LB 1113: Provide for a pilot program to transfer funds under the Young Adult Bridge to Independence Act and state intent to appropriate federal funds
Introducer: Senator McKinney
Status: Notice of hearing for February 09, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 1113
LB 1173: Create a work group and strategic leadership group for child welfare system reform
Introducer: Health and Human Services Committee
Status: Health and Human Services AM1959 filed
Voices for Children Position: NEUTRAL
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 1173
Economic Stability
LB 838: Require the State Department of Education to create an aid program relating to the early childhood workforce
Introducer: Senator Kolterman
Status: Notice of hearing for February 22, 2022 on AM1889
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 838
LB 865: Change provisions relating to reimbursement for child care and state intent to appropriate federal funds
Introducer: Senator DeBoer
Status: Notice of hearing for February 11, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 865
LB 951: Increase the earned income tax credit
Introducer: Senator J. Cavanaugh
Status: Notice of hearing for January 28, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
LB 1024: Adopt the North Omaha Recovery Act and state intent regarding appropriation of federal funds
Introducer: Senator Wayne
Status: Wayne AM1989 filed
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 1024
Health
LB 768: Change provisions relating to establishment of academic content standards for school districts
Introducer: Senator Albrecht
Status: Notice of hearing for February 15, 2022
Voices for Children Position: OPPOSE
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 768
LB 857: Provide for express lane eligibility under the Medical Assistance Act and the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Introducer: Senator Day
Status: Notice of hearing for February 10, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 857
LB 886: Provide requirements relating to pregnant prisoners and detainees
Introducer: Senator M. Cavanaugh
Status: Notice of hearing for January 27, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 886
LB 946: Change provisions relating to immunization under the Child Care Licensing Act
Introducer: Senator Wayne
Status: Hunt name added
Voices for Children Position: OPPOSE
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 946
Other
LB 831: Provide for caregiver diversion programs and conditional release of pregnant and postpartum inmates
Introducer: Senator M. Cavanaugh
Status: Notice of hearing for January 27, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 831
LB 872: Authorize the wearing of tribal regalia by certain students
Introducer: Senator Vargas
Status: Hunt name added
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
Click here to read Voices for Children’s testimony on LB 872
LB 1027: Provide for grants to schools that discontinue use of American Indian mascots
Introducer: Senator Hunt
Status: Notice of hearing for February 22, 2022
Voices for Children Position: SUPPORT
