Use Your Voice
BE AN ADVOCATE
At the Nebraska Legislature
USE YOUR VOICE
BE AN ADVOCATE
At the Nebraska Legislature
Your voice matters, and while the 2023 legislative session has come to an end (get a full recap on our blog), there is no more powerful force than when allies for gender justice join together and advocate for all. Continue to reach out to your state senator and encourage them to support issues that are important to you! If you have lived experience or expertise but aren’t sure how to engage in the policymaking process, contact us—we are here to support you in your advocacy!
HOW TO ADVOCATE
You can make a difference—if you have five minutes or five hours. Make that time count by sharing your perspective, expertise and experience on issues that are important to you. Use your voice today to hold elected officials accountable.
HOW LAWS ARE MADE
Hundreds of bills are introduced during the first 10 days of each legislative session with only some making it into law. While the process can be difficult to track at times, we’ll keep you up to date and let you know when your voice will be most impactful. Learn more about this process.
NEBRASKA LEGISLATIVE BILLS
IMPACTING GENDER JUSTICE
Economic Security
LB 35 (Passed)
as amended to LB 227
Invests in the workforce by supporting affordable child care.
- Introduced by: Senator Wendy DeBoer
- Committee: Health and Human Services Committee
- Hearing date: March 02, 2023
LB 57 (In Committee)
Adopts the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act.
- Introduced by: Senator Machaela Cavanaugh
- Committee: Business and Labor Committee
- Hearing date: January 30, 2023
LB 58 (In Committee)
Provides a sales and use tax exemption for diapers.
- Introduced by: Senator John Cavanaugh
- Committee: Revenue Committee
- Hearing date: January 26, 2023
LB 84 (Passed)
as amended to LB 227
Maintains increased access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Introduced by: Senator Jen Day
- Committee: Health and Human Services Committee
- Hearing date: March 02, 2023
LB 175 (In Committee)
Adopts the Residential Tenant Clean Slate Act.
- Introduced by: Senator George Dungan
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: March 08, 2023
LB 187 (In Committee)
Requires appointment of counsel for tenants in eviction proceedings.
- Introduced by: Senator John Cavanaugh
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: March 08, 2023
LB 233 (In Committee)
Increases economic security by allowing TANF recipients to receive child support payments.
- Introduced by: Senator John Cavanaugh
- Committee: Health and Human Services
- Hearing date: March 03, 2023
LB 248 (In Committee)
Prohibits discrimination based on lawful source of income under the Nebraska Fair Housing Act and creates the Landlord Guarantee Program.
- Introduced by: Senator Tony Vargas
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: March 08, 2023
LB 270 (In Committee)
Changes provisions relating to the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and rental registration ordinances.
- Introduced by: Senator Terrell McKinney
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: March 08, 2023
LB 294 (In Committee)
Provides a child tax credit.
- Introduced by: Senator Danielle Conrad
- Committee: Revenue Committee
- Hearing date: February 08, 2023
LB 295 (In Committee)
Increases earned income tax credit to provide working families with additional income.
- Introduced by: Senator Danielle Conrad
- Committee: Revenue Committee
- Hearing date: February 08, 2023
LB 545 (In Committee)
Extends time for tenants after an eviction.
- Introduced by: Senator Danielle Conrad
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: March 08, 2023
LB 15 (General File)
as amended to LB 327
Reduces the minimum wage for youth.
- Introduced by: Senator Tom Briese
- Committee: Business and Labor Committee
- Hearing date: January 30, 2023
Freedom From Violence
LB 11 (Signed Into Law)
as amended to LB 157
Provides clarification for household pets in domestic abuse protection orders.
- Introduced by: Senator Carol Blood
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: February 10, 2023
LB 77 (Signed Into Law)
Allows carrying of concealed handguns without a permit.
- Introduced by: Senator Tom Brewer
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: January 26, 2023
LB 183 (Signed Into Law)
as amended to LB 157
Allows low-income petitioners in name changing proceedings to avoid paying fees
- Introduced by: Senator John Cavanaugh
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: January 25, 2023
LB 315 (Signed Into Law)
as amended to LB 157
Protects survivors from debt collectors.
- Introduced by: Senator John Fredrickson
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: January 25, 2023
LB 488 (In Committee)
Adopts the Sexual Assault Emergency Care Act to ensure survivors get the care they need.
- Introduced by: Senator Megan Hunt
- Committee: Health and Human Services
- Hearing date: March 01, 2023
LB 757 (Signed Into Law)
as amended to LB 157
Changes requirements for applications under the Nebraska Crime Victim’s Reparations Act.
- Introduced by: Senator Wendy DeBoer
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: February 10, 2023
LB 758 (In Committee)
Creates the Sexual Violence Review Act.
- Introduced by: Senator Wendy DeBoer
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: February 10, 2023
LB 759 (In Committee)
Notifies survivors of pending expiration of a protection order.
- Introduced by: Senator Wendy DeBoer
- Committee: Judiciary Committee
- Hearing date: February 10, 2023
Sexual Literacy and Reproductive Health
LB 75 (General File)
Provides for review of incidents of severe maternal morbidity.
- Introduced by: Senator Tony Vargas
- Committee: Health and Human Services Committee
- Hearing date: January 25, 2023
LB 419 (Passed)
Requires submission of a Medicaid state plan amendment to extend postpartum coverage from 60 days to six months.
- Introduced by: Senator Anna Wishart
- Committee: Health and Human Services Committee
- February 02, 2023
LB 626 (Failed)
Bans abortion at six weeks.
- Introduced by: Senator Joni Albrecht
- Committee: Health and Human Services
- Hearing date: February 01, 2023
LB 606 (General File)
Provides tax credit for donations made to anti-abortion centers.
- Introduced by: Senator Joni Albrecht
- Committee: Revenue Committee
- Hearing date: February 24, 2023
LB 71 (General File)
Changes provisions relating to parental involvement in and access to learning materials in schools.
- Introduced by: Senator Rita Sanders
- Committee: Education Committee
- Hearing date: January 31, 2023
LB 374 (In Committee)
Adopts the Parents’ Bill of Rights and Academic Transparency Act.
- Introduced by: Senator Dave Murman
- Committee: Education Committee
- Hearing date: January 31, 2023
Additional Bills that Impact Gender Equity
LB 574 (Passed)
Bans gender-affirming care for trans youth and restricts abortions at about 10 weeks.
- Introduced by: Senator Kathleen Kauth
- Committee: Health and Human Services
- Hearing date: February 08, 2023
LB 575 (In Committee)
Bans trans youth from sports and schools.
- Introduced by: Senator Kathleen Kauth
- Committee: Education Committee
- Hearing date: February 13, 2023
LB 56 (General File)
Adopts the Diaper Changing Accommodation Act.
- Introduced by: Senator Terrell McKinney
- Committee: Business and Labor Committee
- Hearing date: January 30,2023
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