In 2019, Disability Rights Nebraska's Public Policy Team worked hard to protect the rights of people with disabilities during the 1st Session of the 106th Legislature. Our public policy work will continue this decade, starting with the 2nd Session of Nebraska's 106th Legislature.
Each year, we publish our Legislative Priorities Chart listing the public policy issues we will be focusing on during the session. The chart consists of three categories:
- "High Priority" legislation receives the most attention from our public policy team. We provide testimony at the hearing, collaborate with policymakers and partners, and educate community members on the issue.
- For "Medium Priority" legislation, we write letters to policymakers, often times in conjunction with other disability rights partners.
- We track the progress of legislation in the "Monitor" category but have decided not to take any action on these bills at the time.
View the 2020 Legislative Priorities Chart to learn more about the legislation Disability Rights Nebraska has prioritized for this legislative session. Visit our 2019 Legislative Updates page for a recap of our work during last year's session, or review our 2019 Legislative Bill Chart for the end-of-session statuses of last year's priority legislation.
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 18 that would require an annual joint legislative hearing to review the progress of community integration for individuals with disabilities in Nebraska.
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on two proposals that seek to improve Nebraska’s guardianship system.
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on two measures intended to ensure that Nebraskans with mobility, hearing or vision impairments can find homes that meet their needs.
Medicaid + Congress = Uncertainty. In our most recent blog post, we've gathered our best resources to help you reach out and make your voice heard on potential cuts to Medicaid and the services and supports it provides to people with disabilities.
Legislative Bill 1262, introduced by State Sen. Jen Day of Omaha, would have the commission contract with a consultant with expertise in tribal issues to study and determine any barriers to voting and equal representation for Indian tribes in Nebraska.
A bill that would direct millions in federal ARPA funds toward tackling the state’s affordable housing shortage was considered by the Appropriations Committee Feb. 20.
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