May 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM - Legislative Committee Meeting
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                                        1. Call to Order                 
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                                        2. Roll Call                 
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        Discussion: 
Call to order at 11:00 AM
Staff:  Deb Hericks     | 
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                                        3. Agenda Item                 
        Speaker(s): 
Chair of Committee     
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                                        3.1. ESUCC Legislative Action Plan                 
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                                        3.1.1. LB 431 - Bid Limits change from $40,000 to $100,000                 
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        Discussion: 
Gather more information regarding legislative action and updates on legislation for LB 341.  Add to Coop to policies, when written.         | 
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                                        3.2. LB 343 (Programs of Excellence)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair - Liz Standish     
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        Discussion: 
Amended into 525 advanced with the inclusion of LB 343 (Tier 2 funding) for one year 2015-2016. LB 519 will include the DL component (3% of lottery funds).        
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                                        3.3. LB 478 (ESU Facility Funding)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Executive Director - David M Ludwig     
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        Discussion: 
Do not expect legislative action this session, but bill will stay on file for next session.  Collect data needed to support in next session.  Educate the Senators on ESUs, tour the state, etc.  Craig Lofquist will start a Google Spreadsheet that layouts cash reserve for ESUs (including auditor suggested 3 months spending reserve, cost of construction per square foot, etc.)     | 
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                                        3.3.1. ESU Facility Data                 
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair - Liz Standish     
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                                        3.4. Appropriations                 
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair - Liz Standish     
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                                        3.5. Lobbyist                 
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair Liz Standish     
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        Discussion: 
Executive Director continue to research the possibility to hire a lobbyist for the ESUCC.       | 
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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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