The Second Session of the 108th Legislature began on Wednesday, January 3rd! I introduced 12 bills on a variety of issues: memory care facility training, building inspections, child welfare, vehicle tax exemptions for Gold Star families and much more. My committee assignments remain the same (General Affairs, Urban Affairs, HHS and State Tribal Relations). I will post brief summaries of my bills here and, eventually, I will update this page to include the fact sheets my office creates as well. This session will last only 60 days and take us into mid-April. My priorities over these next few months are working on my personal priority bill, LB 126, and ensuring food security for Nebraska youth through LB 952. More frequent updates on what we’re up to can be found on my Facebook and Twitter pages.

LB 78 (Fact Sheet) – Redefines massage therapy under the Massage Therapy Practice Act. Designated as a Speaker priority last year, this bill is now on Final Reading.

LB 126 (Fact Sheet) – Expands the homestead exemption to partially disabled veterans at flat rates dependent on VA disability ratings. I designated it as my personal priority bill for 2024 on Day 1 of this session.

LB 946 (Fact Sheet) – Makes permanent the temporary change in the Child Care Subsidy Program, from one based on the attendance of the child to one based on the enrollment of the child in the program.

LB 947 (Fact Sheet) – Authorizes virtual inspections for certain building permits and requires certain inspection records be made available to the public under the Building Construction Act.

LB 952 (Fact Sheet) – Requires DHHS to implement the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Program.

LB 1106 (Fact Sheet) – Provides for the coverage of lactation consultations under the Medical Assistance Act.

LB 1107 (Fact Sheet) – Provides for the coverage of breast pumps under the Medical Assistance Act.

LB 1149 (Fact Sheet) – Provides an exemption from the motor vehicle tax for motor vehicles with Gold Star Family plates.

LB 1221 (Fact Sheet) – Provides staff training requirements for facilities offering care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or related disorders.

LB 1222 (Fact Sheet) – Creates protections for victims of sexual assault by changing provisions relating to termination of parental rights and parental support.

LB 1223 (Fact Sheet) – Appropriates funding to DHHS to contract for services for implementation of a statewide diaper distribution project.

LB 1224 (Fact Sheet) – Prohibits certain conduct relating to mobile tracking devices, like AirTags, and changes provisions relating to intercepted communications.

LB 1262 (Fact Sheet) – Changes and eliminates provisions relating to the Commission on Indian Affairs and provides for an ongoing study relating to Native American voting issues.

These bills reflect a lot of what my energy will be going toward over the next few months, but I will also be crafting legislative resolutions, discussing possibilities for interim studies and working with my colleagues on legislation as well. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have thoughts, concerns or questions on legislation or our work here at the Capitol. I am excited to get to work for you!

Sincerely,

Senator Jen Day

Thank you for visiting my website. It is an honor to represent the people of the 49th legislative district in the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature.

You’ll find my contact information on the right side of this page, as well as a list of the bills I’ve introduced this session and the committees on which I serve. Please feel free to contact me and my staff about proposed legislation or any other issues you would like to address.

I also post frequent updates on my Twitter page here (@senatorjenday) and my Facebook page here (Senator Jen Day).

Sincerely,
Sen. Jen Day