March 4, 2015 at 3:00 PM - Legislative Committee Meeting
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                                        1. Call to Order                 
                    
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                                        2. Roll Call                 
                    
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Call to order at 3:05 PM.  
Staff:  David Ludwig, Deb Hericks     
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                                        3. Agenda Item                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chair of Committee     
    
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                                        3.1. ESUCC Legislative Action Plan                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair - Liz Standish     
    
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        Discussion: 
Executive Director reviewed the Legislative Action plan that was done last year by Legislative Committee.  Discussed changes/updates to document. Core Service Funding/Distance Education - possibility of introducing a bill to increase those funds or reevaluate the formula used to determine funding.  Budget hearing will be on March 9th - Executive Director and NDE Commissioner will be testifying.       
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                                        3.2. Network NE Membership (Non-Profit Agencies)                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair - Liz Standish     
    
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        Discussion: 
Bob Uhing was present to discuss the Network Nebraska Membership.  Lincoln Diocese has applied to be on Network Nebraska as one entity.  Applied for 1MG but requested 5MG.  With added participation added it would increase participation fees substantially.  Tech Committee approved sending a letter to Brenda Decker request agenda item to be put back on agenda because all information shared for further discussion.  If they are allowed on, they have to pay a fair amount.  Clearer define in statute.        
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                                        3.3. LB 343 (Programs of Excellence)                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair - Liz Standish     
    
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Reviewed LB 343 (Programs of Excellence)     
                            
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                                        3.4. LB 478 (ESU Facility Funding)                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Executive Director - David M Ludwig     
    
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Continue for support of cent levy authority.       
                            
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                                        3.5. LB 402 (DL)                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Executive Director - David M Ludwig     
    
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Discussed the LB 402 hearing. Overall support was good.       
                            
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                                        4. Next Meetings Agenda Items                 
                    
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                                        5. Executive Session                 
                    
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                                        6. Adjournment                 
                    
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