| No. |
Title |
Committee |
Bill Status |
Support |
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4
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Provide income tax credits and adjustments relating to long-term care insurance.
|
Revenue
|
IPP |
Support
|
6
|
Adopt the Nebraska Safe Haven Act
|
Judiciary
|
IPP |
Support
|
10
|
Urge Nebraska's congressional delegation to ensure that Congress timely reauthorizes the State Children Health Insurance Program. Adopted on May 30, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
|
Support
|
11
|
Constitutional amendment to change the distribution of lottery proceeds.
|
General Affairs
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
31
|
Change minimum wage and training wage provisions. Provisions/portions amended into LB 265. LB 265 signed into law.
|
Business & Labor
|
AB |
Monitor
|
42
|
Change distribution of the cigarette tax.
|
Appropriations
|
March 08, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
48
|
Exempt certified registered nurse anesthetists from certain radiation-use qualifications. Provisions/portions amended into LB928. LB928 signed into law with emergency clause effective April 22, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
AB |
Support
|
49
|
Adopt the Mercury Vaccine and Drug Act. Provisions/portions amended into LB928.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
52
|
Create a task force to examine the prescription and administration of certain drugs to children who are wards of the state.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Support
|
53
|
Prohibit smoking in certain foster care homes.
|
Health & Human Services
|
GF |
Support
|
54
|
Provide qualifications for certain child protection and safety workers.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
55
|
Change provisions governing funding of home visitation, child, and parenting programs.
|
Appropriations
|
February 27, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
56
|
Appropriate funds for alcohol-related birth defects prevention programs.
|
Appropriations
|
February 27, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
57
|
Provide for share representation contributions for certain labor representation by labor organizations
|
Business & Labor
|
GF |
Monitor
|
65
|
Change the statute of repose for the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act.
|
Judiciary
|
February 21, 2007 (H) |
Oppose
|
71
|
Appropriate funds for a child advocacy center.
|
Appropriations
|
February 27, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
77
|
Change workers' compensation disability compensation provisions.
|
Business & Labor
|
February 12, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
85
|
Create the Nebraska Health Insurance Policy Coalition.
|
Banking, Commerce & Insurance
|
IPP |
Support
|
86
|
Change provisions of the Health Care Facility Licensure Act covering applicants for licensure.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
97
|
Change provisions relating to the Concealed Handgun Permit Act. Signed into law to include provisions/portions of LB 491. Operative date: September 1, 2007.
|
Judiciary
|
SL |
Support
|
103
|
Authorize release of patient information and change provisions relating to regional trauma advisory boards. Provisions/portions amended into LB 185. LB 185 signed into law. Operative dates: March 15, 2007; July 1, 2007; September 1, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
AB |
Support
|
104
|
Change age of majority from nineteen to eighteen.
|
Judiciary
|
March 20, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
107
|
Create a deputy public counsel for institutions and facilities operated by the Department of Health and Human Services. Provisions/portions amended into LB467. LB467 signed into law effective July 18, 2008.
|
Judiciary
|
AB |
Monitor
|
112
|
Provide for the judicial emancipation of minors
|
Judiciary
|
GF |
Monitor
|
118
|
Change the Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool Act.
|
Banking, Commerce & Insurance
|
January 22, 2007 (H) |
Oppose
|
134
|
Require insurance coverage of colorectal cancer screenings. Provisions/portions amended into LB 247. LB 247 signed into law. Operative dates: June 1, 2007; December 1, 2008.
|
Appropriations
|
AB |
Neutral
|
144
|
Adopt the Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Act. Signed into law. Emergency Operative Date: May 17, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Support
|
152
|
Change insurer reporting requirements regarding professional liability claims. Signed into law. Effective date: September 1, 2007.
|
Judiciary
|
SL |
Monitor
|
157
|
Provide for leaving an infant with a firefighter or hospital staff member. SIGNED INTO LAW; Effective date: July 18, 2008.
|
Judiciary
|
SL |
Monitor
|
167
|
Change property tax provisions relating to appeals, equalization, and assessor certification. Signed into law. Emergency operative date: February 10, 2007.
|
Revenue
|
SL |
Monitor
|
171
|
Require Department of Health and Human Services to apply for food stamp options and waivers. Signed into law: Effective date July 18, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
175
|
Require employer to provide employee a reason for termination. SIGNED INTO LAW: Effective date July 18, 2008.
|
Business & Labor
|
SL |
Monitor
|
178
|
Create the Nebraska Women, Infants, and Children Program Advisory Board.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
185
|
Change provisions relating to health and human services. Signed into law to include provisions/portions of LB 103 and LB 385; Operative dates: March 15, 2007; July 1, 2007; September 1, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
192
|
Adopt the Access College Early Scholarship Program Act and eliminate the Community Scholarship Foundation Program Act. Signed into law. Effective date: September 1, 2007.
|
Education
|
SL |
Support
|
194
|
Change disciplinary provisions of the Uniform Licensing Law.
|
Health & Human Services
|
January 31, 2007 (H) |
Oppose
|
203
|
Provide an informal conference process for disciplinary action regarding health care facilities. Signed into law. Effective date: September 1, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Support
|
222
|
Provide worker's compensation benefits for permanent disfigurement or scarring.
|
Business & Labor
|
February 12, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
229
|
Appropriate funds for developmental disability aid.
|
Appropriations
|
February 27, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
236
|
Provide requirements for in-home personal care services workers. Signed into law to include provisions/portions of LB 399 and LB 426. Effective date: September 1, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Support
|
244
|
Change provisions relating to transportation of patients in ambulances.
|
Health & Human Services
|
January 24, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
245
|
Change provisions relating to fluoridation of drinking water. VETO OVERRIDE WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE: Effective April 18, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
VOP |
Monitor
|
246
|
Provide requirements for coroners relating to the procurement of anatomical gifts. Signed into law; Emergency clause to become effective 2/8/2008.
|
Judiciary
|
SL |
Support
|
247
|
Change provisions relating to pharmaceuticals. Signed into law to include provisions/portions of LB 134, LB 369, LB 417, and LB 479. Operative dates: June 1, 2007; December 1, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
250
|
Create a religious exemption from mandatory infant screening tests.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Oppose
|
253
|
Adopt the Motorcycle Safety and Training Act and change motorcycle helmet provisions. FAILED TO ADVANCE.
|
Transportation & Telecommunications
|
FA |
Oppose
|
255
|
Change the Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act. Signed into law. Effective date: 4/3/2007.
|
Business & Labor
|
SL |
Support
|
262
|
Change automobile insurance provisions.
|
Banking, Commerce & Insurance
|
February 20, 2007 (H) |
Support
|
264
|
Adopt the Volunteer Emergency Responders Incentive Act and provide for an income tax credit.
|
Revenue
|
IPP |
Support
|
265
|
Change various provisions of the Employment Security Law. Signed into law to include provisions/portions of LB 31. Operative dates: June 1, 2007, July 1, 2007; September 1, 2007; and January 1, 2008.
|
Business & Labor
|
SL |
Neutral
|
270
|
Exclude certain rural health loan repayments from income.
|
Revenue
|
IPP |
Support
|
271
|
Change fringe benefit provisions under the Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act.
|
Business & Labor
|
IPP |
Support
|
275
|
Change a fund transfer and appropriate funds for biomedical research.
|
Appropriations
|
March 06, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
281
|
Appropriate funds for federally qualified community health centers.
|
Appropriations
|
February 27, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
283
|
Provide for biennial renewal of medication aide registrations. Signed into law. Effective date: September 1, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
292
|
Provide for transfers of county funds for Medicaid purposes. Signed into law. Effective date: September 1, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Support
|
296
|
Reorganize the Health and Human Services System. Signed into law. Operative date: July 1, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
300
|
Create the State Work Incentive Program
|
Government, Military & Veterans Affairs
|
February 14, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
304
|
Change qualifications for tax credits relating to long-term care insurance. Signed into law. Effective date: September 1, 2007.
|
Revenue
|
SL |
Support
|
308
|
Adopt the Automated Medication System Act. SIGNED INTO LAW with emergency clause effective April 22, 2008; some sections operative December 1, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Support
|
326
|
Change eligibility provisions for certain types of public assistance.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Oppose
|
330
|
Change the Nebraska Telecommunications Regulation Act.
|
Transportation & Telecommunications
|
January 30, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
369
|
Redefine mental health practice for licensure of mental health practitioners. Provisions/portions amended into LB 247. LB 247 signed into law.
|
Health & Human Services
|
AB |
Monitor
|
373
|
Provide for inadmissibility of apologies regarding medical care as evidence. Signed into law. Effective date: September 1, 2007.
|
Judiciary
|
SL |
Support
|
374
|
Change repayment provisions for rural health education loans. Signed into law. Operative date: July 1, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Support
|
385
|
Change provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses. Provisions/portions amended into LB 185. LB 185 signed into law. Operative dates: 3/15/2007, 7/1/2007, 9/1/2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
AB |
Monitor
|
393
|
Redefine award and eligible student for purposes of the Nebraska Scholarship Act.
|
Education
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
395
|
Adopt a new Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act. SIGNED INTO LAW: Operative date June 1, 2009.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Support
|
397
|
Adopt the In-home Personal Care Services Act.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Support
|
399
|
Adopt the Perfusion Practice Act. Provisions/portions amended into LB 236. LB 236 signed into law. Effective date: September 1, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
AB |
Support
|
400
|
Require an audit of Medicaid drug rebate payments.
|
Health & Human Services
|
GF |
Monitor
|
401
|
Provide for notations on drivers' licenses and state identification cards regarding advance medical directives.
|
Transportation & Telecommunications
|
February 12, 2007 (H) |
Support
|
414
|
Provide for transfer of funds for substance abuse services.
|
Appropriations
|
FA |
Monitor
|
417
|
Include invasive pneumococcal disease as a childhood immunization requirement. Provisions/portions amended into LB 247. LB 247 signed into law.
|
Health & Human Services
|
AB |
Monitor
|
420
|
Change cigarette tax distribution and create funds.
|
Appropriations
|
GF |
Monitor
|
426
|
Adopt the Pharmacy Technician Act. Provisions/portions amended into LB 236. LB 236 signed into law. Effective date: September 1, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
AB |
Support
|
438
|
Appropriate funds to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.
|
Appropriations
|
March 06, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
448
|
Change limitation of action provisions under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act. Indefinitely postponed 1/29/2008.
|
Judiciary
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
450
|
Provide immunity for employer disclosure of certain employee information.
|
Judiciary
|
February 21, 2007 (H) |
Neutral
|
451
|
Change provisions relating to release of patient information by a pharmacist.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
452
|
Appropriate funds for drug abuse prevention and education programs.
|
Appropriations
|
February 28, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
462
|
Change workers' compensation provisions covering disability payments during vocational rehabilitation.
|
Business & Labor
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
463
|
Adopt the Uniform Credentialing Act. Signed into law. Operative dates: September 1, 2007; December 1, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Support
|
467
|
Grant the Ombudsman authority with respect to county and municipal jails and mental health and veterans institutions and provide for appointment of an assistant public counsel. Amended to incl. portions of LB107. SIGNED INTO LAW effective 7/18/2008.
|
Judiciary
|
SL |
Monitor
|
469
|
Change funding restrictions under the Nebraska Health Care Funding Act. SIGNED INTO LAW effective July 18, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Support
|
477
|
Change contribution levels for state and political subdivision employee health plans. Indefinitely postponed March 5, 2007.
|
Government, Military & Veterans Affairs
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
479
|
Change provisions relating to radiologists and speech-language pathologists. Provisions/portions amended into LB 247. LB 247 signed into law. Operative dates: 6/1/2007, 12/1/2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
AB |
Monitor
|
480
|
Change provisions relating to the Nebraska Health Care Funding Act. SIGNED INTO LAW; Emergency clause effective date February 14, 2008; operative July 15, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Support
|
481
|
Change requirements relating to criminal background checks for certain health care professionals. Signed into law. E-clause: May 17, 2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
482
|
Provide for the coverage of qualifying autism services under the Medical Assistance Act. Signed into law to include LB 483. Operative date: 7/1/2007.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
483
|
Appropriate funds from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund for biomedical and autism research.
|
Appropriations
|
March 06, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
491
|
Change concealed handguns provisions -- AMENDED INTO LB 97. LB 97 signed into law. Effective date: 9/1/2007.
|
Judiciary
|
IPP |
Support
|
495
|
Prohibit employers from requiring use of compensated leave as prescribed
|
Business & Labor
|
GF |
Monitor
|
498
|
Adopt the Business Partnership in Rural Education Program Act
|
Education
|
February 27, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
500
|
Change provisions relating to disqualifications for unemployment benefits SIGNED INTO LAW: Effective date July 18, 2008.
|
Business & Labor
|
SL |
Neutral
|
509
|
Create the Scholarship Trust Fund
|
Education
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
513
|
Provide billing requirements for anatomic pathology services Indefinitely postponed 2/4/08.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
514
|
Provide an income tax credit for employer contributions to long-term care insurance
|
Revenue
|
IPP |
Support
|
518
|
Change provisions relating to the eligibility of children under the Medical Assistance Act
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Support
|
523
|
Adopt the Quality Home Care Act
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
531
|
Provide tax credits for employers providing health insurance
|
Revenue
|
IPP |
Support
|
534
|
Change provisions relating to urban storm water drainage INDEFINITELY POSTPONED February 26, 2008.
|
Natural Resources
|
IPP |
Oppose
|
536
|
Appropriate funds to the Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support
|
Appropriations
|
March 19, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
542
|
Appropriate funds to the Department of Health and Human Services. Signed into law. Effective date: May 5, 2007.
|
Appropriations
|
SL |
Support
|
548
|
Appropriate funds relating to behavioral health services
|
Appropriations
|
March 19, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
555
|
Change provisions relating to home- and community-based services
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Support
|
559
|
Health and Human Services Finance and Support
|
Appropriations
|
March 19, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
569
|
Change tax levy authority relating to hospital districts
|
Revenue
|
IPP |
Support
|
575
|
Exempt assisted-living facilities from sales and use taxes-nonprofit. SIGNED INTO LAW: Operative date October 1, 2008.
|
Revenue
|
SL |
Support
|
576
|
Provide for rate increases for behavioral health services providers.
|
Appropriations
|
March 19, 2007 (H) |
Support
|
577
|
Provide for reimbursement of generic prescriptions
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Support
|
586
|
Change medical lien provisions SIGNED INTO LAW: Emergency clause to become effective March 11, 2008.
|
Judiciary
|
SL |
Oppose
|
588
|
Change the workers' compensation hospital fee schedule and payment of providers. Signed into law to include LB 77. Operative dates: 9/1/2007, 1/1/2008.
|
Business & Labor
|
SL |
Support
|
609
|
Adopt the Nebraska Recruitment Promotion Act. SIGNED INTO LAW effective July 18, 2008.
|
Business & Labor
|
SL |
Monitor
|
616
|
Eliminate a provision relating to regional behavioral health authorities
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
617
|
Change provisions relating to children's behavioral health
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
625
|
Prohibit civil actions based upon weight gain.
|
Judiciary
|
March 07, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
631
|
Prohibit interchange of anti-epileptic drugs
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
635
|
Provide for financial compensation for caregiving family members under the Disabled Persons and Family Support Act. BILL WITHDRAWN
|
Health & Human Services
|
FA |
|
639
|
Change powers and duties of county attorneys.
|
Judiciary
|
GF |
Monitor
|
647
|
Change provisions relating to insurance coverage of mental health and physical health conditions
|
Banking, Commerce & Insurance
|
February 27, 2007 (H) |
Support
|
660
|
Change the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Services Fund Act. Provisions/portions amended into LB 661. LB 661 signed into law. Operatives dates: 4/5/2007, 7/1/2007, 8/1/2007. Indefinitely postponed. 2008 CARRIED OVER
|
Transportation & Telecommunications
|
January 30, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
666
|
Provide for eligibility for certain federal programs upon release from incarceration as prescribed.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
669
|
Adopt the Nebraska Behavioral Health Jail Diversion Planning and Coordination Advisory Council Act
|
Judiciary
|
March 15, 2007 (H) |
Monitor
|
673
|
Modify the definition of malpractice or professional neglect to include sexual abuse, misconduct, or exploitation
|
Judiciary
|
February 21, 2007 (H) |
Oppose
|
674
|
Prohibit use of social security numbers by employers as prescribed and provide a penalty. Signed into law. Operative dates: 9/1/2007, 9/1/2008.
|
Judiciary
|
SL |
Monitor
|
675
|
Require disclosures of pharmaceutical manufacturing companies
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
699
|
Adopt the Health Nebraska Rx Card Program Act
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
700
|
Adopt the Human Cloning Prohibition Act. Indefinitely postponed 2/21/2008.
|
Judiciary
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
713
|
Prohibit physicians from administering certain fat-dissolving substances Indefinitely postponed 2/19/2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Monitor
|
725
|
Provide for grants under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Act
|
Natural Resources
|
GF |
Monitor
|
730
|
Change emergency medical services classifications and training
|
Health & Human Services
|
January 23, 2008 (H) |
Oppose
|
738
|
Change brain injury registry notification and reporting requirements. Provisions/portions amended into LB928. LB928 signed into law with emergency clause effective April 22, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
AB |
Support
|
753
|
Provide for nurse practitioners to practice without integrated practice agreements
|
Health & Human Services
|
January 31, 2008 (H) |
Monitor
|
755
|
Change Public Service Commission powers and duties. Amended to include provisions/portions of LB829. Signed into law with emergency clause: effective date March 20, 2008.
|
Transportation & Telecommunications
|
SL |
Support
|
757
|
Adopt the Volunteer Emergency Responders Incentive Act Indefinitely postponed 2/20/2008.
|
Revenue
|
IPP |
Support
|
759
|
Change provisions relating to relabeling and redispensing prescription drugs
|
Health & Human Services
|
GF |
Monitor
|
765
|
Change provisions relating to certificates of need. SIGNED INTO LAW: Effective date July 18, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
782
|
Allow disclosure of child abuse and neglect information SIGNED INTO LAW: Emergency clause effective date March 11, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
786
|
Regulate traffic approaching or passing a stopped authorized emergency vehicle
|
Transportation & Telecommunications
|
GF |
Monitor
|
787
|
Create degrees of offenses of assault on an emergency services provider or a health care provider
|
Judiciary
|
January 31, 2008 (H) |
Support
|
793
|
Change which county pays for costs of emergency protective custody and proceedings
|
Health & Human Services
|
January 24, 2008 (H) |
Monitor
|
795
|
Provide appropriations for community health centers
|
Appropriations
|
February 12, 2008 (H) |
Support
|
796
|
Change medical radiography and radiation control provisions. Provisions/portions amended into LB928. LB928 signed into law with emergency clause effective April 22, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
AB |
Oppose
|
797
|
Change provisions relating to health and human services. Signed into law with emergency clause effective April 1, 2008; some sections operative July 18, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
807
|
Require medicaid coverage of tobacco-cessation products and services. Provisions/portions amended into LB959. LB959 veto override effective April 3 and April 8, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
January 31, 2008 (H) |
Support
|
809
|
Change provisions relating to metabolic screening
|
Health & Human Services
|
GF |
Oppose
|
811
|
State intent to appropriate five million dollars to the public transportation assistance program under the Nebraska Public Transportation Act. Portions/provisions amended into LB959 effective April 3 and 8, 2008 and LB1068 effective July 18, 2008.
|
Appropriations
|
AB |
Monitor
|
812
|
Provide for primary enforcement of occupant protection system laws
|
Transportation & Telecommunications
|
February 12, 2008 (H) |
Support
|
815
|
Allow Geographic Information System data to be withheld from the public
|
Transportation & Telecommunications
|
January 22, 2008 (H) |
Monitor
|
818
|
Change eligibility provisions for medical assistance Indefinitely postponed 2/19/2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
IPP |
Support
|
819
|
Change provisions of the Employment Security Law and the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act. Amended to include provisions/portions of LB1082. GOVERNOR VETOED April 21, 2008.
|
Business & Labor
|
V |
Monitor
|
823
|
Change the Information Technology Infrastructure Act SIGNED INTO LAW: Effective date July 18, 2008.
|
Transportation & Telecommunications
|
SL |
Monitor
|
825
|
Require insurance coverage for cochlear implants as prescribed
|
Banking, Commerce & Insurance
|
February 11, 2008 (H) |
Support
|
829
|
Provide powers and duties to the Public Service Commission regarding telecommunications rates. Provisions/portions amended into LB 959.
|
Transportation & Telecommunications
|
AB |
Support
|
830
|
Adopt the Prescription Drug Cost Savings Act. SIGNED INTO LAW: Effective July 18, 2008.
|
Health & Human Services
|
SL |
Monitor
|
833
|
Change unemployment compensation benefits
|
Business & Labor
|
January 28, 2008 (H) |
Oppose
|
|
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