The mission of the Legislative
committee is to keep the membership informed of pertinent legislative activity,
on both the State and Federal levels, and encourage them to be involved and
educated regarding pending legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Track information in both the Nebraska Unicameral and the Iowa Legislature
- Publish legislative updates
- Increase members' awareness of issues and encourage involvement: (a) Letter
Writing, (b) Asking Questions and (c) Contact Information
- Guest speakers at committee meetings
- Attend annual SHRM Legislative Conference
Committee Goals:
- Federal Issues- pinpoint areas for committee members to follow up on and
utilize SHRM's HR Week to provide information to members.
- State Issues- Reference Checking legislation and Governor's Race.
- Projects- Candidate awareness (Governor's Race) and Legislative
Conference.
- Identify areas of CAP that we can contribute to.
- Review committee mission and goals periodically.
Governmental Affairs Committee Co-Chairs:
Virginia
Kiviranta, PHR
Chad
Richter, JD
Links:
Nebraska Unicameral
SHRM (must be a SHRM member)
Video of Senator Ben Nelson
Click on the links below to watch the videos of Senator Ben Nelson from
September 2009.
Senator Nelson
Introduction.
HRAM Senator
Nelson Responds to E Verify Questions.
HRAM Senator
Nelson Responds to EFCA and Binding Arbitration.
HRAM Senator
Nelson Answers EFCA Question.
HRAM Senator
Nelson Meeting Five Minutes with President Obama.
HRAM Senator
Nelson Healthcare and Closing.
