March 1, 2017 at 12:00 PM - Legislative Committee Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 3/1/2017 at 11:54 AM | |
| Paul Calvert | Absent |
| Bell ESU 10 | Present |
| Beatty ESU 16 | Present |
| Dr Kraig Lofquist | Present |
| Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE) | Present |
| Liz Standish | Absent |
| Jeff West (NE) | Absent |
| Present: 4, Absent: 3 | |
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
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Discussion:
Call to order at 12:00 PM. Staff: David Ludwig, Deb Hericks, Priscilla Quintana |
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3. Agenda Item
Speaker(s):
Chair of Committee
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3.1. Legislative Bills 2017
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Ludwig
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Discussion:
Executive Director reviewed the bills. LB 22 has been signed, DEC did not get cut and the Core Services got a 2% cut. Some programs also got cut deaf and hard of hearing, and some grants. LB 327 is the biennial budget bill. LB 219 and LB 415 is the defined benefit programs bill. There is a push to eliminate defined benefits. Continue to work with Senator Kolterman to keep defined benefits in tact. There is a discussion to include current benefits. Executive Director to follow-up on this with Senators. LB 431 is the cash reserves in the budget act. We will continue to gather information on what the ESU have on hand and why those funds are on hand. LB595 is bill on early childhood. LB 568 is to change in the related to temporary teaching certificates. LB 575 is Senator Kolowski offers funding for certain programs and courses. LB 595 provide use of force or physical restraint or removal from a class in response to student behavior. LB 664 is Senator Keens bill on employing a lobbyist. Continue to monitor
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3.1.1. LB 22 - Provide, change, and eliminate provisions relating to appropriations and reduce appropriations
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.2. LB 219 - Change retirement system provisions relating to authorized benefit elections and actuarial assumptions
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.3. LB 327 - Appropriate funds for the expenses of Nebraska State Government for the biennium ending June 30, 2019
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.4. LB 415 - Provide and change notification requirements and duties and benefits for certain retirement system members, change certain annuity and disability benefit provisions, and provide duties for school districts and the Public Employees Retirement Board relating to retirement
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Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.5. LB 431 - Change provisions relating to cash reserves under the Nebraska Budget Act
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.6. LB 484 - Create the School Financing Review Commission
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.7. LB 521 - Change provisions related to early childhood education in the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.8. LB552 - Provide for the Children's Connection program
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.9. LB 568 - Change provisions related to temporary teaching certificates
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.10. LB 575 - Provide funding for schools offering certain programs and courses as prescribed
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.11. LB 595 - Provide for the use of physical force or physical restraint or removal from a class in response to student behavior
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.1.12. LB664 - Prohibit a political subdivision from using taxes or fees to employ a lobbyist
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Standish and Executive Director Ludwig
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3.2. NDE Agency Hearing - March 7, 2017
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Ludwig
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Discussion:
Executive Director discussed the NDE Agency hearing on March 7, 2017. Continue to discuss with Commissioner on our support at this meeting. Tangible examples of what the cuts would impact. Discuss revenues and not just the cuts. Continue to meet with as many Senators as we can to tell our story. Special Education is having a 1% cut in funding.
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3.3. Legislative Planning Update
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Ludwig
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Discussion:
Executive Director is waiting on meeting with Governor. Continue to visit with Senators when possible. Legislative Day was highly successful. Talked with several aides and Senators and they appreciated the day. Jason requested that everyone send a thank you note to their Senators that attended. Follow-up on questions on Senators concerns. Several people shared discussion with Senators on various topics.
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3.3.1. Legislative Goals
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Ludwig
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3.3.1.1. Governor Meeting
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Ludwig
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3.3.1.2. Marketing - Individual Visits
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3.3.1.4. ESUCC/ESU Promotional Flyer
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Discussion:
The updated fliers to be used with Senators and others are attached. Please use as you deem necessary.
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4. Next Meetings Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Chair of Committee
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5. Executive Session
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6. Adjournment
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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