102nd Legislature

Interim study to examine new ways to pay for and deliver health care services through the medicaid program that improve the quality of care and health of participants while lowering costs

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Interim study to assess the State of Nebraska's compliance with both the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 and the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act, and to make recommendations for improvements

Sponsor: Dave Bloomfield

Interim study to examine the issues surrounding the adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine the feasibility of a merger between the Dept. of Economic Development and the Dept. of Labor, as proposed in LB971

Sponsor: John Harms

Interim study to examine issues under the jurisdiction of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Interim study to examine autism and the ways in which the educational, medical, and insurance industries can collaborate to provide successful treatment to children

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Interim study to examine the system of financing public education in Nebraska

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Interim study to examine the progress toward the development of a state longitudinal education data system

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Change specialty license plate fees

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Annette Dubas

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Adopt the School Employees Cash Balance Retirement Act

Sponsor: Lavon Heidemann

Clarify that a city of the first class may negotiate with its firefighters regarding retirement benefits

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Create the offense of providing a bodily fluid sample containing a controlled substance

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Change the schedule of controlled substances under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act

Sponsor: Mike Flood

Change provisions relating to flood protection and water quality enhancement bonds

Sponsor: Charlie Janssen

Create the Storm Water Management Commission

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change provisions relating to children's medical assistance

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Prohibit or restrict certain electronic monitoring of employees by employers

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Change revenue and taxation provisions to redefine contractor or repairperson and gross receipts to exclude sod as prescribed

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Provide public access to documents related to major oil pipelines

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Change instream appropriation provisions

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Provide that certain assessments are levied and collected as special assessments

Sponsor: Urban Affairs Committee

Exempt certain deeds from the documentary stamp tax

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Create a task force to review use of certain drugs by wards of the state

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Require inclusion of sentencing costs in presentence reports

Sponsor: Brad Ashford

Authorize a cause of action relating to no-reserve auctions

Sponsor: Paul Schumacher

Congratulate the Lincoln Southeast High School football team for winning the 2011 Class A state championship

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Change provisions relating to federal vehicle laws and regulations, parking permits, certificates of title, motor vehicle registration, ignition interlock permits, operators' licenses, state identification cards, motor carriers, mailing requirements, and recreational vehicles

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Adopt the Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change penalty and statute of limitations regarding concealing the death of another person

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Change abandoned motorboat and trailer provisions

Sponsor: John Wightman

Require presentation of government-issued photographic identification to vote in elections

Sponsor: Charlie Janssen

Provide funding for renovation of Centennial Mall

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Provide powers and duties relating to inmate mail

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Provide for the distribution of money received by the state due to a settlement or court order or judgment

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Eliminate provisions relating to denial of motor vehicle registration or operator's license to a person with outstanding arrest warrants

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Change provisions relating to comparable sales used for tax assessment

Sponsor: LeRoy Louden

Change provisions relating to personal services contract review and approval duties of the Director of Administrative Services

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Adopt the Nebraska Health Benefit Exchange Act

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Provide for voter registration on the Secretary of State's website

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Provide for repayment of certain grants from the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund as prescribed

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Provide for transfers from the Campaign Finance Limitation Cash Fund

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Adopt the Remanufacturing Pilot Project Act and provide an income tax credit

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Create funds and provide funding for childhood obesity prevention measures through sales taxation of soft drinks

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Provide for drug screening of public assistance applicants and recipients

Sponsor: Charlie Janssen

Require mediation for budget disputes between a county board and a county officer

Sponsor: Annette Dubas

Prohibit alcohol sales during certain hours to persons who are twenty-one years old

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Provide for release of employee medical records as prescribed under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Adopt the Discretionary Clause Prohibition Act and create an unfair insurance trade practice

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Provide procedures for the use of eminent domain by cities and villages for trails

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change health care information required to be given to a patient upon request

Sponsor: Dave Pankonin

Prohibit counties, cities, and villages from imposing credentialing requirements

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Change provisions relating to surcharges for 911 services

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Change provisions relating to protection orders

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Change requirements for dental hygienists in public health-related settings

Sponsor: Tanya Cook

Change provisions relating to sales taxation of net metering

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Change municipal powers within extraterritorial jurisdiction

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Change application provisions relating to electric transmission lines and development of renewable energy sources

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Change provisions relating to vehicle overload exceptions

Sponsor: LeRoy Louden

Change the State Electrical Act relating to electrical inspections

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Eliminate provisions relating to a tax credit for wind energy generating facilities

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Change provisions relating to reclaiming of property from a pawnbroker or junk dealer

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Change calculations relating to homestead exemptions

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Require a report on qualifications by proposed appointee as chief executive officer of the Department of Health and Human Services

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Prohibit activities relating to aquatic invasive species and create the Nebraska Invasive Species Council

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Authorize hearings by a single commissioner of the Tax Equalization and Review Commission

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Change sentencing requirements with respect to certain minors

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Require the State Energy Office to perform a state energy assessment

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change court fees

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Adopt the Tobacco-Free Schools Act and change school accreditation provisions

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Change Nebraska Juvenile Code predisposition evaluation procedures

Sponsor: Brad Ashford

Change provisions relating to calculation of state aid to schools

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Eliminate certain labor provisions regarding health and safety

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Change the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act to provide for converted contracts and converted contract option students

Sponsor: Annette Dubas

Appropriate funds for behavioral health care in Region 6 as prescribed

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Authorize funding for administration of the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Act

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Provide powers and duties relating to aquatic invasive species

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Adopt the Health Care Freedom Act

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Eliminate the Nebraska Worker Training Board

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Change reimbursement for homestead exemptions

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Change funding provisions for the Weight and Measures Act

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Provide an exception for farm tractor-farm wagon combinations from vehicle load limits

Sponsor: Annette Dubas

Create the Nebraska Insurance Choices Exchange Task Force

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Change the Open Meetings Act relating to closed sessions

Sponsor: Kate Sullivan

Change provisions relating to the Community Trust

Sponsor: Brad Ashford

Provide for an agricultural trade representative and funding intent

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Change motor fuel tax collection commissions

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Decrease the number of members of the Legislature to forty-five

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Provide that entry onto land by land surveyor is not criminal trespass

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Appropriate funds to the Designated Collection Fund for use by the Commission on Indian Affairs

Sponsor: LeRoy Louden

Adopt the Brain Injury Act to provide ongoing support for veterans with brain injury

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Provide for amendment of hydropower appropriations as prescribed

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Provide airport hazard area dimensions under the Airport Zoning Act

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Change penalties relating to third-degree assault on a social worker and provide for social worker safety training

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Increase fines for handicapped parking infractions

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Adopt the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Provide for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases as prescribed

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Change court procedure relating to substitution of parties

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Change provisions relating to real estate tracts and the designation of industrial areas

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Change court fees, procedures, offices, and judgeships

Sponsor: Brad Ashford

Change homestead exemption income limitations

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Authorize contempt powers for Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court

Sponsor: Danielle Conrad

Change voting provisions for members of the Nebraska Environmental Trust Board

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Change firefighter hour and schedule provisions

Sponsor: Norman Wallman

Change levy provisions for rural and suburban fire protection districts

Sponsor: Lavon Heidemann

Require fetal alcohol determination prior to adoption of a state ward

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Set the salary of members of the Tax Equalization and Review Commission

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Change provisions relating to educational service units, withdraw from the Compact for Education, and eliminate a student achievement coordinator

Sponsor: Mike Flood

Extend Supreme Court cash fund authority

Sponsor: Brad Ashford

Adopt the Nebraska Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Change the Civil Service Act to extend probationary service for firefighters

Sponsor: Norman Wallman

Change provisions relating to health and human services

Sponsor: Health and Human Services Committee

Adopt the Employee Credit Privacy Act

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Adopt the High Performance Green Schools Transparency Act

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Provide for standing with respect to integrated management plan proceedings

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Increase certain fees assessed by the State Fire Marshal

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Change provisions relating to the Nebraska Cultural Preservation Endowment Fund

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Require identification for petition circulators

Sponsor: Rich Pahls

Change membership of the Niobrara Council

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Adopt the Interstate Compact on the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Require the Department of Health and Human Services to apply for medicaid amendments, options, and waivers

Sponsor: Kathy Campbell

Adopt the Agricultural Tax Credit Act

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Change provisions relating to vehicular pursuit

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Change certain penalty and violation provisions of the Concealed Handgun Permit Act

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Change provisions relating to license and occupation taxes imposed by municipalities

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Change provisions of the Boiler Inspection Act

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Change income tax rates and calculations

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Provide exemption from medical radiography licensure for auxiliary personnel and cardiovascular technologists

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Provide for recovery for unreasonable delay or denial of an insurance claim

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Provide for third-party contracts to promote medicaid integrity and cost containment

Sponsor: Health and Human Services Committee

Require employers to e-verify the immigration status of new employees

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Endorse the proposition that Taiwan participate in the International Civil Aviation Organization as an observer

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Provide coverage for certain children pursuant to the medical assistance program and change provisions relating to verification of lawful presence

Sponsor: Kathy Campbell

Provide methods for notice under the Open Meetings Act

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Change eligibility provisions relating to the medical assistance program

Sponsor: Kathy Campbell

Authorize municipalities to receive sales tax information

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Authorize carrying of concealed handguns in educational institutions by security personnel, administrators, or teaching staff

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Constitutional amendment to change allocation of state lottery proceeds

Sponsor: Lavon Heidemann

Change the Burial Pre-Need Sale Act

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Limit transfers of students between learning community member school districts

Sponsor: Scott Price

Adopt the Local Innovation Economic Development Act and change grant and fund provisions

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Change the Sex Offender Registration Act

Sponsor: Brad Ashford

Adopt the Child Support Transparency Act

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Change provisions relating to conservation and preservation easements and the Nebraska Environmental Trust

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Change provisions relating to student transportation

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Change provisions relating to delayed deposit services

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Exempt deployed military personnel from motor vehicle registration fees

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Change fees under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Adopt the Nebraska Insurance Claims Fraud Prevention Act

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Authorize certain residency restrictions near parks for sexual predators

Sponsor: Dave Bloomfield

Change permissible budget reserves for schools

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Provide duties for the State Treasurer relating to state employee benefits

Sponsor: Paul Schumacher

Deny payment of certain claims against the state

Sponsor: Business and Labor Committee

Require reporting of electioneering communication under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Exclude certain activities from the definition of excavation under the One-Call Notification System Act

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Adopt the Student Expression Act

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Change provisions relating to homeowners' association and condominium association liens

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Provide filing requirements for presidential and vice-presidential candidates and prohibit presidential electors from voting for uncertified candidates

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Change labeling requirements for alcohol-blended fuel

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Require a medicaid state plan amendment or waiver relating to adult emergency room visits

Sponsor: Health and Human Services Committee

Change provisions relating to homeowners' association and condominium association liens

Sponsor: Scott Price

Change the Quality Education Accountability Act

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Change tax levy authority of natural resources districts

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Prohibit impersonation by electronic means and provide penalties

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Change the Conveyance Safety Act

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Require the Department of Administrative Services to submit a report on the privatization of the management of the state's real property

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change provisions relating to access to student records and learning community reporting and diversity plans

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Change provisions relating to an occupation tax imposed by natural resources districts

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Adopt the Sewer Infrastructure Assistance Act

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Require the Judiciary Committee to develop legislative recommendations for guardians ad litem for children and youth

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Provide requirements relating to purchasing biobased products by state government

Sponsor: Lydia Brasch

Change certain penalties relating to driving under the influence

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Change provisions applicable to attorney licensure requirements

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Provide for a demonstration project regarding bundling payments under the Medical Assistance Act

Sponsor: Tanya Cook

Adopt the Applied Behavior Analysis Practice Act

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Change the fee for obtaining a handgun certificate

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Change the income tax rate

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Change provisions relating to articles of organization and charging orders relating to limited liability companies

Sponsor: Paul Schumacher

Prohibit a sex offender from changing his or her name

Sponsor: Mike Flood

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Kathy Campbell

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Chris Langemeier

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Kathy Campbell

Constitutional amendment to authorize county manager form of county government

Sponsor: John Harms

Change valuation of agricultural and horticultural land

Sponsor: LeRoy Louden

Change motorcycle helmet provisions and require eye protection

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Change provisions relating to child guardianships and child welfare caseloads

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Constitutional amendment to change agricultural and horticultural land valuation

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Deny payment of certain claims against the state

Sponsor: Business and Labor Committee

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Change fees received by registers of deeds, county clerks, district court clerks, and the Secretary of State

Sponsor: John Wightman

Change provisions relating to DNA collection

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Change provisions relating to ballots cast by presidential electors

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Eliminate a sunset provision under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act relating to certain first responder injuries

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Adopt the Innovation, Discovery, and Entrepreneurial Act

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Change and eliminate provisions relating to schools

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Provide signage requirements and duties for the Nebraska State Patrol regarding concealed handguns

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Create the Children's Health Advisory Committee

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Provide for public records that may be withheld

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Change interest rate provisions under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act

Sponsor: Jim Smith

Change the penalty for pandering and create a task force and require training of certain officials regarding human trafficking

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Adopt the Nebraska Healthy Food Financing Initiative Act

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Provide certain requirements relating to filing of nonconsensual liens

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Change certain vehicle weight provisions

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Adopt the Nebraska Balance of Powers Act and create the Committee on Nullification of Federal Laws

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Adopt the Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care Services Act

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Change number of years between appearances before Board of Pardons

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Limit liability for bucking bull activities

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Provide for one vehicle license plate

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Change provisions relating to C-BED projects sales tax exemptions

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Change the definition of trustee under the Burial Pre-Need Sale Act

Sponsor: Rich Pahls

Prohibit the Attorney General from bringing an action pursuant to a certain federal statute that addresses the distribution in commerce of general service incandescent lamps

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Provide for public wireless Internet access in the State Capitol

Sponsor: Annette Dubas

Provide requirements for insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Provide access to deceased family member's medical records

Sponsor: John Wightman

Provide for the awarding of grants and the distribution of information relating to the Summer Food Service Program by the State Department of Education

Sponsor: Norman Wallman

Increase the minimum horsepower of a tractor that is required to be tested

Sponsor: Scott Price

Adopt the Blind Persons Literacy Rights and Education Act

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Adopt the School District Purchasing Act

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Change community betterment organization and tax credit provisions under the Community Development Assistance Act

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change provisions relating to the movement of vehicles and other property after an accident and provide immunity

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Provide for identification requirements for importation of certain cattle

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Adopt the Freedom of Conscience Act

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Change free transportation provisions relating to learning community students

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Require accreditation by lead agencies and a moratorium on agencies contracting with the Department of Health and Human Services and change requirements for child-caring agencies

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Provide for a deer donation program and for redistribution of deer permit fees

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Recognize the achievements of Colonel Harry Francis Cunningham on the eightieth anniversary of the completion of the State Capitol and request the Lincoln City Council rename a portion of "J" Street in his honor

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Change provisions relating to a sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing machinery and equipment

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Appropriate funds for construction of a cancer research facility

Sponsor: John Nelson

Designate use of certain funds to administer the Risk Management Program

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Encourage all municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies to participate in the Secure Communities program by the year 2012

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Provide for district elections for board members of metropolitan utilities districts

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Provide job training programs for recipients of unemployment insurance benefits

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Provide for designation of priority schools

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Change inheritance tax rates and exemption amounts

Sponsor: John Wightman

Authorize school district expenditures in case of disaster or emergency as prescribed

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Change provisions relating to mowing weeds in ditches

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Change caseload provisions for public child welfare service caseworkers

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Change publication requirements for constitutional amendments and initiative and referendum measures

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Change the Community Development Law

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Change expense provisions under the Nebraska Juvenile Code

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Appropriate funds for a Kearney Division nursing and allied health professions facility

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Change family law provisions relating to court orders, forum, child support, and visitation

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Update references to the International Energy Conservation Code

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change provisions of separate segregated political funds under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Require timely provision of juvenile court-ordered treatment or services

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Change limitation of action provisions under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Prohibit sale, possession, and use of flying lantern-type devices

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Provide for an election in certain counties to require elections by mail

Sponsor: John Harms

Increase an appropriation for nurse visitation services as prescribed

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Change postsecondary education provisions relating to recurrent authorization to operate, community college levy limits, and the Nebraska educational savings plan program

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Change provisions relating to snow removal on state highways and encroachments and regulation of state rights-of-way

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Adopt the Children's Health and Treatment Act

Sponsor: Tanya Cook

Provide an additional ground for seeking grandparent visitation

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Change provisions relating to actions involving motor vehicle collisions with domestic animals

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Provide for appropriations to the Nursing Faculty Student Loan Act

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Change base limitation provisions and certain dates relating to the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Change reimbursement for medical services under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Adopt the Department of Health and Human Services Delivery Improvement and Efficiency Act

Sponsor: Tanya Cook

Provide for a cash balance benefit election for certain county and state employees and create county and state retirement funds

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Appropriate funds for renovation of certain living units at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Kearney

Sponsor: Brad Ashford

Prohibit sales of alcohol or beer for consumption off the premises at less than cost

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Regulate dealers in the business of buying and reselling precious items

Sponsor: Jim Smith

Change the Nebraska Redevelopment Act

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Adopt the Prepaid Wireless Surcharge Act and eliminate certain charges on prepaid wireless service

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Change police officers and firefighters retirement systems provisions

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Require the Department of Health and Human Services to contract with certain community-based organizations as prescribed

Sponsor: Danielle Conrad

Constitutional amendment to change provisions relating to redevelopment projects

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Provide for a study relating to countywide school districts

Sponsor: Bob Krist

To state intent relating to certain transfers of funds

Sponsor: Lavon Heidemann

Change certain notice provisions for conservators

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Provide duties for the Department of Health and Human Services relating to contracts with providers under Budget Program No. 514, Health Aid

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Recognize and thank Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET) for its long history of legislative coverage

Sponsor: Mike Flood

Provide for Public Service Commission regulation of hazardous liquid pipeline facilities

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Appropriate facility construction funds for the Lincoln Division of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Adopt the College Choice Grant Program Act

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Change the child care reimbursement rate

Sponsor: Danielle Conrad

Exempt repair or replacement parts for commercial agricultural machinery and equipment from sales and use tax

Sponsor: Annette Dubas

Create state fleet card programs and a fund

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Change provisions relating to reductions in sex offender registration periods

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Allow operation of golf car vehicles on highways as prescribed

Sponsor: Lydia Brasch

Change provisions relating to insurance

Sponsor: Rich Pahls

Create and provide duties for the Medicaid in the Public Schools Task Force

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Change bidding provisions relating to vendors who are blind or visually impaired

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Provide for fund transfers and change provisions relating to various funds

Sponsor: Mike Flood

Provide for assault with a bodily fluid against a first responder

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Change provisions relating to retirement

Sponsor: Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee

Provide for appointment of all election commissioners by the county board

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Create the Agricultural Literacy Task Force

Sponsor: Kate Sullivan

Create Nebraska Tourism Commission and transfer powers and duties from the Travel and Tourism Division of the Department of Economic Development

Sponsor: LeRoy Louden

Provide for assessment of rent-restricted housing projects by the Property Tax Administrator

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Provide for the waiver of education-related fees for dependents of veterans

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Authorize credit unions to receive deposits of public funds

Sponsor: Paul Schumacher

Create the Liquor Control Enforcement Division within the Nebraska Liquor Control Act

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Adopt the Fair Bidding Act

Sponsor: Jim Smith

Change truancy provisions for absences relating to military employment activities

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Adopt the Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Charlie Janssen

Require a report concerning individuals in need of multiple division services from the Department of Health and Human Services

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Change restrictions on keno

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Change advertisement and display of credential provisions under the Uniform Credentialing Act

Sponsor: John Wightman

Provide for utilization and treatment guidelines for medical services under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Exempt social security benefits from state income taxation

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Require licensees under the Child Care Licensing Act to provide proof of radon levels at child care locations

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Change provisions relating to metropolitan utilities districts

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Provide for a medicaid waiver to provide coverage for certain low-income HIV-infected individuals

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Exempt youth sports from sales and use tax

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Change eligibility provisions for petitioning on the general election ballot

Sponsor: John Wightman

Change political party provisions and vote canvassing procedures and provide for automatic nomination of airport authority board members

Sponsor: Kate Sullivan

Transfer funds to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Sponsor: Danielle Conrad

Provide for a study of dual-enrollment courses and career academies

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Provide for the use of retirement benefits to pay civil damages

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Change provisions and a penalty relating to intimidation by telephone call

Sponsor: Paul Lambert

Change harassment protection order and domestic abuse protection order provisions

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Change provisions relating to state aid to incorporated municipalities

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Change death benefits under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act

Sponsor: Norman Wallman

Change provisions relating to tax sales to collect delinquent property taxes

Sponsor: John Wightman

Provide exceptions to the State Personnel System

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Change motor vehicle liability insurance and financial responsibility requirements

Sponsor: Paul Schumacher

Provide for the removal of improper or fraudulent liens

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Change an interest rate relating to delinquent taxes and special assessments

Sponsor: Paul Schumacher

Congratulate the Millard North High School boys' basketball team for qualifying for the 2012 Class A state championship

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Provide for mountain lion hunting permits and a deer donation program

Sponsor: LeRoy Louden

Create the Commission on Indian and Multicultural Affairs and eliminate the Commission on Latino-Americans and the Commission on Indian Affairs

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Congratulate the Omaha Central High School girls' basketball team for winning the 2012 Class A state championship

Sponsor: Tanya Cook

Appropriate funds for capital improvements at the state colleges

Sponsor: John Harms

Authorize the display of an honor and remember flag at public buildings

Sponsor: Scott Price

Allow exceptions to property tax levy limitations and school district budget authority for 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Change vote canvassing procedures

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Change provisions relating to the issuance of one license plate

Sponsor: Thomas Hansen

Change court fees, sheriff's fees, and handgun certificate fees

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Authorize petitions for recall and resentencing for certain minors sentenced to life imprisonment

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Congratulate Jonathan Reno for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Lydia Brasch

Congratulate Sophia Wennstedt on her achievements

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Provide for issuance of certain license plates to spouses of veterans

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Require employers to maintain employee emergency contact information

Sponsor: Kate Sullivan

Require provision of secret-ballot envelopes for elections

Sponsor: Paul Schumacher

Require reporting of electioneering communication

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Change provisions relating to application for and issuance of operators' licenses and state identification cards

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Change provisions relating to law enforcement certification and continuing education, evidentiary use of set-aside convictions, and duties of the Community Corrections Division of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Adopt the Historic Property Restoration and Reuse Act and authorize an income tax credit

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Change the salary of Supreme Court judges

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Change provisions relating to compliance checks for sales of alcoholic liquor

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Change permitted practice provisions under the Certified Nurse Midwifery Practice Act

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Provide for disciplinary actions and policies relating to cyber-bullying

Sponsor: Lavon Heidemann

Change provisions relating to evaluation of certificated employees of schools

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Provide the Legislature reject the Affordable Care Act and call for repeal of the act by Congress

Sponsor: Charlie Janssen

Change child support, medical support, and parenting time provisions

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Provide requirements for and prevent the prohibition of the installation of solar energy systems

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Change provisions relating to distribution of certain supplemental funds

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Require presentment of an operator's license and proof of insurance to a peace officer by a driver involved in an accident and mandate impoundment of the vehicle in certain situations

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Define "certified traffic personnel" and authorize their use at special events

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Change sales and use tax collection fees

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Change provisions relating to certificates of title, the distribution of titling fees, and registration fees for fleet vehicles

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Change political party provisions

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Authorize possession of firearms as prescribed

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Authorize the State Racing Commission to regulate wagering on historic horseraces

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Congratulate the Nebraska State Fire School on its seventy-fifth anniversary

Sponsor: Lavon Heidemann

Change scope of practice considerations under the Nebraska Regulation of Health Professions Act

Sponsor: Mike Gloor

Adopt the Nebraska Fair Employment Opportunity Act

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Change use of force provisions to include protection of an unborn child as prescribed

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Change provisions relating to obligations of drivers

Sponsor: Thomas Hansen

Congratulate Brian Hurst for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Lydia Brasch

Include state emergency response teams under the Volunteer Emergency Responders Job Protection Act

Sponsor: Paul Lambert

Authorize the Adjutant General to make certain emergency expenditures

Sponsor: Scott Price

Change registry provisions regarding adult protective services and child protection cases

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Change provisions relating to reimbursement of travel expenses for Nebraska National Guard members

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Require certain health care facilities to offer vaccinations to residents and patients

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Change provisions relating to access to adoption case files

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Provide a sales and use tax exemption for biochips

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Authorize the voluntary waiver of compensation by jurors

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Change restrictions on disposition of pawned and secondhand goods

Sponsor: Jim Smith

Change provisions relating to apportionment of income between states

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Provide powers to an authority and change bond provisions under the Community Development Law

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Redefine the term police animal

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Change regulation of boundaries for telecommunications services

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Provide duties relating to reducing costs and adopting modern methods of state and local records management

Sponsor: Rich Pahls

Change provisions relating to replevin

Sponsor: Paul Schumacher

Provide for a lead poisoning prevention program for children

Sponsor: Brenda Council

Change signature requirements for recall petitions for sanitary and improvement districts

Sponsor: Paul Lambert

Change notice provisions relating to changes in real property valuations

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Change provisions relating to the State Athletic Commissioner and change membership of the Athletic Advisory Committee

Sponsor: Charlie Janssen

Authorize election commissioners to administer oaths and affirmations and change provisions relating to notaries public

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Change contract coverage under the Motor Vehicle Service Contract Reimbursement Insurance Act

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Remove the social security number requirement from certain firework permit and license applications

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Congratulate the AIM Institute on its twentieth anniversary

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change the Employment Security Law and the New Hire Reporting Act

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Change provisions relating to high voltage conductor safety

Sponsor: John Wightman

Provide for rental of vehicles for use by state agencies

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Change respiratory care practice requirements

Sponsor: Kathy Campbell

Provide for licensure instead of registration under the Professional Landscape Architects Act

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change provisions relating to assessment of improvements on leased public land

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Clarify permitted practices under the Nurse Practice Act

Sponsor: Dave Bloomfield

Change the Nebraska Corn Resources Act

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Provide immunity to employers for job references

Sponsor: Charlie Janssen

Congratulate the Irvington Volunteer Fire Department on its sixtieth anniversary and thank the department's members for their service

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Change the Nebraska Wheat Resources Act

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: John Harms

Recognize November 2012 as Nebraska Caregivers Month

Sponsor: Thomas Hansen

Change employer contribution provisions under certain county retirement plans

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Extend sympathy to the family of Senator Dennis Utter

Sponsor: Mike Gloor

Change the termination date relating to self-sufficiency activities under the Welfare Reform Act and provide ADC data collection duties for the Department of Health and Human Services

Sponsor: John Harms

Require that reports submitted to the Legislature be submitted electronically

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Provide reclamation requirements under the Oil Pipeline Reclamation Act

Sponsor: Kate Sullivan

Designate April 22, 2012, as Earth Day in the State of Nebraska

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change provisions relating to school bus safety requirements

Sponsor: Lydia Brasch

Provide grants for educational bridge programs for low-income adults

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Designate April 28, 2012, as Workers Memorial Day in the State of Nebraska

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Change provisions relating to a research tax credit

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Congratulate Tom Ramsbottom for being named the State Athletic Administrator of the Year for 2011-2012

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Congratulate the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Department of Marketing and Management Information Systems for being awarded the 2012 University-wide Departmental Teaching Award

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Congratulate the Weeping Water School district and the community of Weeping Water for winning the Class C-2 Sportsmanship Award at the 2012 Girls' State Basketball tournament

Sponsor: Paul Lambert

Provide for a juvenile justice pilot program

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Change provisions relating to banking and finance

Sponsor: Rich Pahls

Provide for entertainment district licenses under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Change provisions relating to agricultural tractor permitting and a sales tax exemption

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Prohibit insurance policy provisions relating to fees for dental services

Sponsor: Mike Gloor

Change the Nebraska Regulation of Health Professions Act

Sponsor: Mike Gloor

Interim study to examine the pensions provided for firefighters in cities of the first class

Sponsor: Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee

Congratulate the city of Ralston on its 100th anniversary

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Recognize the 2012 Gift of Trees Centennial and the friendship between Japan and the United States

Sponsor: Jim Smith

Congratulate Aaron Madsen for being named 2011 Athletic Trainer of the Year

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Recognize various groups for their leading roles in restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Constitutional amendment to change legislative term limits to three terms

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Congratulate Garrett Cadotte for being named a 2012 Bellevue Leader Player of the Year for boys' swimming

Sponsor: Scott Price

Congratulate Dr. Ann Coyne on her receipt of the National Association of Social Workers Lifetime Achievement Award and thank her for her service to Nebraska

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Constitutional amendment to change annual legislative salaries to twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Congratulate the Norfolk Daily News on the celebration of one hundred twenty-five years in business

Sponsor: Mike Flood

Change membership provisions and provide salaries for Class V school boards

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Permit governing bodies of community colleges and certain public power districts to hold meetings by videoconferencing or telephone conference

Sponsor: Paul Schumacher

Update references to the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Change provisions relating to the Cash Reserve Fund

Sponsor: Lavon Heidemann

Interim study to gather data and develop recommendations on the unmet needs of and gaps in services available to youth who transition or "age out" of Nebraska's foster care system

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Interim study to examine potential structural models for commodity development programs to enhance flexibility, resources, and accountability to producers

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Interim study to examine reporting provisions for tax incentives and analysis methods used to analyze the impacts of tax incentives

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Interim study to examine issues relating to land banking

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine the flood control needs of Omaha and the greater Omaha metropolitan area

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine the issue of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Nebraska

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Interim study to examine methods used by schools in Nebraska to foster creativity, critical thinking, and innovation in their students

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Interim study to examine legislation that has been proposed or enacted in several states to protect against disruptions of agricultural operations

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Interim study to review the anticipated disease traceability final rule by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Dept. of Agriculture

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Interim study to analyze the feasibility, process, and profitability of selling Omaha's Metropolitan Utilities District from the public domain to a private entity

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Interim study to examine uninsured and unlicensed drivers and associated penalties

Sponsor: Annette Dubas

Interim study to examine the impact of the pulse oximetry procedure in testing for critical congenital heart disease in newborns

Sponsor: Jim Smith

Interim study to examine methods to enhance educational and employment opportunities involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in Nebraska

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Interim study to examine changing the percentage of municipal sales and use tax receipts given to municipalities to accommodate those that have been adversely affected by large municipal sales and use tax refunds

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Interim study to research needs and resources related to food insecurity in Nebraska

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Interim study to examine establishing a statewide Farm to School initiative in Nebraska to encourage partnerships between farmers and school districts to increase fresh local food availability in schools

Sponsor: Kate Sullivan

Interim study to examine issues surrounding the use of state settlement funds

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine ways in which to manage water and provide benefits to landowners and other entities for their ability to store and manage water in recharge areas

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Interim study to assess the effectiveness of ACCESSNebraska for clients, community-based partners, and workers using qualitative and quantitative analysis

Sponsor: Danielle Conrad

Interim study to examine issues pertaining to statutory and constitutional limitations on bond indebtedness of municipalities

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Interim study to examine how Nebraska's system for screening, assessing, and investigating reports of child abuse and neglect contributes to Nebraska's rates of out-of-home care

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Interim study to review, assess, and provide recommendations relating to the implementation and sustainability of the Nebraska Health Care Funding Act

Sponsor: Mike Gloor

Interim study to examine the purchasing policies and practices of school districts and educational service units

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Interim study to examine the Nebraska state 529 educational savings plan and make recommendations on ways to increase plan participation

Sponsor: Tanya Cook

Interim study to examine issues pertaining to tax incentives for affordable housing, including but not limited to, whether other states allow such tax incentives to be used for graffiti removal and abatement

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Interim study to examine Nebraska's kindergarten through twelfth grade education standards and curricula to determine whether agriculture is incorporated as an essential component

Sponsor: Kate Sullivan

Interim study to examine the structure, authority, and mission of the Public Service Commission in its administration of transportation by passenger motor carriers

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Interim study to determine the workforce training opportunities that renewable energy projects can provide in Nebraska communities and how Nebraska can be more strategic and competitive in its job training approaches

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Interim study to examine whether there are enough resources currently present in schools to detect and treat mental illness in school-age children

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Interim study to examine strategies to promote the restoration and revitalization of historic business districts throughout Nebraska

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Interim study to review matters under the jurisdiction of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Interim study to examine issues surrounding the investment of state funds

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to determine whether Nebraska's business entity statutes should be updated

Sponsor: Danielle Conrad

Interim study to evaluate whether Knox County producers and sales facilities would benefit from the entire county being either inside or outside the brand inspection area

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Interim study to examine the potential adoption of an energy efficiency resource standard in Nebraska

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine a funding mechanism for all cities and villages to assist in the financing of new projects that will address the need for Nebraska residents currently leaving the state to experience tourist and other destinations that are currently not located in Nebraska

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Interim study to analyze the effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation in workers' compensation cases in Nebraska

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Interim study to examine issues surrounding project labor agreements

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine whether Nebraska should update the Uniform Commercial Code with regard to rejection or removal of fraudulent or otherwise improper financing statements or other records offered for filing with the Secretary of State

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Interim study to gather information about what health benefits are important to Nebraskans, evaluate benchmark plan options available to our state, and allow public input into the process of selecting what benefits will be available

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Interim study to examine the concept of a philanthropic entity investing in an area of state government instead of investing in the capital market

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Interim study to examine issues surrounding the moratorium on long-term care beds under the Nebraska Health Care Certificate of Need Act

Sponsor: Kate Sullivan

Interim study to examine the use of eminent domain by political subdivisions for the taking of private land for the use of development or management of recreational trails or corridors

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine methods to more equitably value agricultural lands for tax purposes in Nebraska

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Interim study to examine economic development programs designed to promote international trade

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine the constitutionality of AM1603 to LB514, which would provide an additional recovery amount for compensatory or actual damages sustained due to an unreasonable delay or denial by an insurance company

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Interim study to analyze the Nebraska Advantage Act

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Interim study to evaluate whether the courts are utilizing the provision which provides that a court may order a parent to pay a reasonable sum to cover support, study, and treatment of a juvenile in the custody of the Dept. of Health and Human Services

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Interim study to examine intergovernmental relations between municipal and state governments in Nebraska

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine the procurement procedures of governmental units with respect to contracts for publicly funded construction projects

Sponsor: Jim Smith

Interim study to examine the public employees retirement systems administered by the Public Employees Retirement Board

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Congratulate Joyce Stevens for being selected the 2012 Nebraska Mother of the Year

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Congratulate Jack Turman for winning the 500 yard freestyle at the 2012 Boys' state swimming championship

Sponsor: Scott Price

Congratulate the Ravenna High School boys' basketball team for winning the 2012 Class C-2 state championship

Sponsor: John Wightman

Recognize the importance of tobacco harm reduction strategies as an additional choice to assist cigarette smokers in quitting

Sponsor: Bob Krist

Congratulate the Omaha Central High School boys' basketball team for winning the 2012 Class A State championship

Sponsor: John Nelson

Congratulate the Creighton University women's basketball team for winning the 2012 Missouri Valley Conference championship and wish them success in the NCAA tournament

Sponsor: Tanya Cook

Congratulate the Scottsbluff High School boys' basketball team for winning the 2012 Class B state championship

Sponsor: John Harms

Congratulate Hope Edwards for receiving a 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Recognize the work of Alexander Payne and express congratulations on his achievement at the 2012 Academy Awards

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Approve the gift of materials, labor, and in-kind services from the Norfolk Veterans' Home Heroes Foundation to the Norfolk Homes Heroes Park Project

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Recognize November 2012 as Adoption Month in Nebraska

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Change petition circulation requirements

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Change provisions relating to name of debtor for Uniform Commercial Code financing statements

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Change qualification and training requirements for truth and deception examiners

Sponsor: Thomas Hansen

Adopt the Insured Homeowners Protection Act

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Change Vital Statistics Act reporting requirements for annulments and dissolutions of marriage

Sponsor: Mike Gloor

Change provisions relating to disclosure of confidential business or financial information

Sponsor: Burke Harr

Provide for policies on financial eligibility and schedules of fees and copays under the Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Act

Sponsor: Mike Gloor

Transfer a county court judgeship to another district

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Change provisions relating to meetings of the Environmental Quality Council and grants made to political subdivisions

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Change election calendar, vacancy, ballot, and counting machine provisions

Sponsor: Norman Wallman

Provide for electronic transmission and filing of documents under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Change Uniform Credentialing Act fee provisions

Sponsor: Jim Smith

Congratulate the Seward High School girls' basketball team for winning the 2012 Class B state championship

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Congratulate the Emerson-Hubbard High School dance team for winning the 2012 Class D state cheer and dance championships in jazz

Sponsor: Dave Bloomfield

Congratulate the United States Air Force Weather Agency on its seventy-fifth anniversary and recognize the support it offers to the military and to the citizens of the State of Nebraska and the United States

Sponsor: Scott Price

Congratulate the Wynot High School girls' basketball team for winning the 2012 Class D-2 state championship

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Congratulate the Creighton University men's soccer team for their achievements in the 2011 season

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Congratulate Mohit Jain for being named a 2012 Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Congratulate the Bluffs Middle School Brass Ensemble on their performance in the rotunda of the State Capitol

Sponsor: John Harms

Designate October 2012 as Nebraska Bullying Prevention Month

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Extend sympathy to the family, friends, and former colleagues of Charles J. Egr

Sponsor: Kathy Campbell

Congratulate the Crofton High School girls' basketball team for winning the 2012 Class C-2 state championship

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Congratulate the Wayne High School girls' bowling team for winning the 2012 Class C state tournament

Sponsor: Dave Bloomfield

Congratulate the Lincoln Young Professionals Group on its fifth anniversary

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Congratulate Hunter Timmons for winning the 2012 Class D state wrestling championship in the 145-pound division

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Provide exceptions from the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act for transplantation of bovine embryos

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Provide tax incentives for large data center projects

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Clarify use of a fund under the Employment Security Law

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Change provisions relating to trademarks and trade names

Sponsor: Paul Schumacher

Extend sunset of the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash Fund

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Change provisions relating to secured transactions filing information

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Change provisions relating to wind and solar energy agreements

Sponsor: Annette Dubas

Update references to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Change the Nebraska Pure Food Act

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Change provisions relating to deposit and investment of public funds in certificates of deposit and time deposits

Sponsor: Rich Pahls

Provide criminal penalties for assault on a health care professional in the first, second, and third degrees

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Provide an exception for permit amendments under the Industrial Ground Water Regulatory Act for mineral exploration and production

Sponsor: LeRoy Louden

Provide requirements for approval of library personnel policies and procedures

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Change Welfare Reform Act requirements relating to education for recipients of assistance

Sponsor: John Harms

Change the Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Act

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Provide for special interest motor vehicle plates

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Congratulate Zack Denney for winning the 2012 Class A state wrestling championship in the 145-pound division

Sponsor: Thomas Hansen

Congratulate Brett Ryan for winning the 2012 Class D state wrestling championship in the 170-pound division

Sponsor: Kate Sullivan

Congratulate the Kearney High School wrestling team for their success at the 2012 Class A state wrestling championship

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Congratulate Dennis Stille for winning the 2012 Class B state wrestling championship in the 195-pound division

Sponsor: Chris Langemeier

Congratulate Mikayla Savell-Flott for receiving the Governor's Points of Light Award

Sponsor: Rich Pahls

Congratulate Austin Svoboda for winning the 2012 Class C state wrestling championship in the 182-pound division

Sponsor: Chris Langemeier

Congratulate Jarrod Bazata for winning the 2012 Class D state wrestling championship in the 220-pound division

Sponsor: Chris Langemeier

Congratulate Brandon Lincoln for winning the 2012 Class B state wrestling championship in the 120-pound division

Sponsor: Lydia Brasch

Congratulate Max Meier for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Les Seiler

Congratulate Aaron Studebaker for winning the 2012 Class C state wrestling championship in the 170-pound division

Sponsor: Chris Langemeier

Congratulate the Hartington High School boys' bowling team for winning the 2012 Class C state championship

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Congratulate the Valentine High School wrestling team for winning the 2012 Class C state wrestling championship

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Congratulate Bart Miller for winning the 2012 Class C state wrestling championship in the 113-pound division

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Congratulate Marcus Nelson for winning the 2012 Class C state wrestling championship in the 145-pound division

Sponsor: Deb Fischer

Adopt the Redistricting Act

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Change provisions relating to contraband in a detention facility or providing an inmate with contraband

Sponsor: Norman Wallman

Congratulate Helen (Koubek) Svoboda on her one hundredth birthday on February 28, 2012

Sponsor: Paul Lambert

Congratulate Bob Leddy for being named a 2012 Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Sponsor: Brad Ashford

Extend thanks to the honorees for their sacrifice and service to the State of Nebraska and the United States of America

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Provide for continuation of the Developmental Disabilities Special Investigative Committee

Sponsor: Steve Lathrop

Adopt the State Officers Compensation Act

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Congratulate Logan Klein for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Les Seiler

Extend sympathy to the family of Skip Niederdeppe

Sponsor: Charlie Janssen

Congratulate Boy Scout Troop 143 in Blair on its eightieth anniversary

Sponsor: Lydia Brasch

Require certain provisions in highway and bridge construction and maintenance contracts

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Prohibit the presence of minors on premises of certain liquor licensees and provide a penalty

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Revisor bill to repeal obsolete statutes relating to computer date failure actions

Revisor bill to repeal an obsolete statute relating to the School Weatherization Fund

Revisor bill to repeal an obsolete statute relating to an interim study

Adopt the Community College Aid Act

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Extend sympathy to the family of Tom McMahon

Sponsor: Annette Dubas

Extend sympathy to the family of Henry Trysla

Sponsor: Dave Bloomfield

Congratulate Judge John M. Gerrard on his confirmation as United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska and his outstanding career on the Nebraska Supreme Court

Sponsor: Mike Flood

Recognize Dr. Magda Peck for her contributions to public health education in this state

Sponsor: Tanya Cook

Change disclosure provisions relating to the Auditor of Public Accounts

Sponsor: Lydia Brasch

Congratulate the Ogallala High School one-act play for winning the 2011 Class B state championship

Sponsor: Ken Schilz

Congratulate the Elkhorn South High School girls' golf team for winning the 2011 Class B state championship

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Congratulate the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department on its 100th anniversary

Sponsor: Lavon Heidemann

Appropriate funds for an environmental study of a hydroelectric dam project

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Congratulate Alex Norton for earning the rank of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Lydia Brasch

Congratulate Brendan Gepson for earning the rank of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Lydia Brasch

Congratulate the Elkhorn High School football team for winning the 2011 Class B state championship

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Congratulate the Norfolk Catholic High School football team for winning the 2011 Class C-1 state championship

Sponsor: Mike Flood

Recognize B. J. Lawrence for his outstanding accomplishments in track and field

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Recognize Bill Kloepping for his seventy years of service to 4-H clubs in Dawson County

Sponsor: John Wightman

Change provisions relating to reporting of cruelty to animals and create the offense of obtaining employment at an animal facility with intent to disrupt operations

Sponsor: Tyson Larson

Change loan eligibility under the Excellence in Teaching Act

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Recognize January 5, 2012, as the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature and honor the lifetime achievements of George W. Norris

Sponsor: Bill Avery

Interim study to examine ways for the State of Nebraska to help facilitate an increase in the export of Nebraska's agricultural products

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Interim study to review the report of the Dept. of Agriculture pursuant to LB305, identifying authorities and resources necessary to carry out a cooperative program of state meat and poultry inspection

Sponsor: Tom Carlson

Interim study to assess the effectiveness of the ACCESS Nebraska system in building partnerships with community-based organizations and serving clients via the new system

Sponsor: Danielle Conrad

Interim study to provide for review, assessment, and recommendations relating to the implementation of the Nebraska Health Care Funding Act

Sponsor: Kathy Campbell

Interim study to examine the nursing shortage in Nebraska

Sponsor: Danielle Conrad

Interim study to examine the fiscal impact of tax increment financing on taxpayers and governments throughout the state

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Interim study to examine policy options and develop a long-term plan to support infrastructure development for the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel

Sponsor: Jeremiah Nordquist

Interim study to examine all possible sources of revenue that could be used to establish a dedicated funding source for water management activities in Nebraska

Sponsor: Natural Resources Committee

Interim study to examine the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 and Nebraska's Sex Offender Registration Act

Sponsor: Brad Ashford

Interim study to examine issues relating to defined benefit plans of political subdivisions

Sponsor: Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee

Interim study to examine issues surrounding energy financing contracts, also known as energy savings performance contracts

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine issues relating to regulatory flexibility policies

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to incentivize individuals to move to rural counties which has experienced population loss

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Interim study to examine funding streams available to adult education programs to better transition adults into postsecondary education through bridge programs

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine issues surrounding the Nebraska Redevelopment Act

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Provide the Health and Human Services Committee be designated to review, investigate, and assess the effect of the child welfare reform initiative implemented by the Dept. of Health and Human Services

Sponsor: Health and Human Services Committee

Interim study to examine issues relating to the compensation and benefits of the commissioners of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission

Sponsor: Gwen Howard

Interim study to examine issues relating to whether Nebraska State Patrol inspectors of violations under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act should be under the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission's jurisdiction

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Interim study to examine issues regarding gaming revenue that leaves Nebraska

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Interim study to examine the feasibility of implementing a Career Readiness Certificate program

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Interim study to examine the boundaries and taxing authority of transit authorities

Sponsor: Urban Affairs Committee

Congratulate the Omaha South High Alumni Association on receiving the SONA 2011 Project of Merit Award and Gary Kastrick on receiving the SONA 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award

Sponsor: Heath Mello

Require the physical presence of a physician who performs, induces, or attempts an abortion

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Congratulate Marcile Thomas on her retirement as the administrator of the Providence Medical Center

Sponsor: Dave Bloomfield

Recognize David Smith for his outstanding service as president of Union College

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Congratulate the Western Nebraska Community College softball team for winning its second straight Region IX championship

Sponsor: John Harms

Eliminate Special Masters and other provisions of the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act

Sponsor: John Harms

Eliminate oath requirements for filing of a criminal complaint and for verifying information

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Change duties of the Commissioner of Education

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Change provisions governing tax credits for energy generation facilities and property taxation

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Extend sympathy to the family of Jesse Craton Edwards and recognize his accomplishments and service to the physician assistant profession

Sponsor: Scott Price

Change fee, permit and stamp issuance, and possession of game provisions under the Game Law

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Change a contribution limitation under the Campaign Finance Limitation Act

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Change oversize vehicle permit provisions and exceptions for towing disabled vehicles

Sponsor: John Harms

Provide and change penalty, enforcement, and incarceration provisions relating to driving under the influence and the duty to stop at a motor vehicle accident

Sponsor: Pete Pirsch

Change Nebraska Juvenile Code provisions relating to juvenile care plans

Sponsor: Amanda McGill

Regulate the sale of methamphetamine precursors

Sponsor: Beau McCoy

Recognize Willis Moreland for his significant contribution to Nebraska through his work at the Taft Institute

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Congratulate the Papillion-La Vista South High School baseball team on winning the 2011 Class A state championship

Sponsor: Jim Smith

Change guardianship and conservatorship provisions and adopt the Nebraska Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Congratulate Aubree Worden on her outstanding performance at the 2011 Class B State Track and Field Meet

Sponsor: John Harms

Change provisions relating to Wyuka Cemetery and exempt certain cemetery purchases from sales and use taxes

Sponsor: Colby Coash

Change provisions relating to postsecondary course and program offerings

Sponsor: Greg Adams

Congratulate Daniel James Crosby for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Change provisions relating to towing of vehicles and exemptions from size, weight, and load restrictions

Sponsor: Scott Lautenbaugh

Congratulate the village of Carroll, Nebraska, on its 125th anniversary

Sponsor: Dave Bloomfield

Recognize the outstanding dedication of parents who home school their children in the State of Nebraska

Sponsor: Tony Fulton

Congratulate Coach Maria Winn-Ratliff on being selected as Region IX Coach of the Year and for her team's continued success

Sponsor: John Harms

Change boundaries of public service commissioner districts

Sponsor: Redistricting Committee

Congratulate the Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest on celebrating its fifteen-year anniversary

Sponsor: Danielle Conrad

Authorize the Department of Revenue to enter into contracts for products and services

Sponsor: Abbie Cornett

Provide for waiver of restrictions on alcohol sales near postsecondary campuses

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Extend sympathy and condolences to the residents of Joplin, Missouri, for their loss during the tragic storm

Sponsor: Norman Wallman

Change provisions relating to the state building code and local building or construction codes

Sponsor: Mike Gloor

Change provisions relating to foster care and juvenile placement

Sponsor: Mark Christensen

Change local sources of revenue and qualifying businesses under the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Change provisions relating to property tax levy limits and provide school boards with tax levy and bond authority relating to energy efficiency projects

Sponsor: Ken Haar

Change horseracing provisions to authorize contracts for live race meetings and change licensing requirements

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Change allocation provisions relating to the Education Innovation Fund

Sponsor: Education Committee

Transfer funds from the Cash Reserve Fund

Sponsor: Mike Flood

Change provisions relating to compensation and contributions under the School Employees Retirement Act

Sponsor: LeRoy Louden

Provide for potential transfer of certain Department of Labor employees to the state retirement system

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Change restrictions on keno

Sponsor: Russell Karpisek

Congratulate Geraldine Stirtz on receiving the 2011 Excellence in National Service Award

Sponsor: Galen Hadley

Appropriation Bill

Sponsor: Mike Gloor