Current with changes through the 2024 First Special Legislative Session
Section 15-278 - Commission on the status of women; purposesThe purpose of a commission established under section 15-277 shall be to emphasize studying the changing and developing roles of women in American society including:
(1) Recognition of socioeconomic factors that influence the status of women;(2) Development of individual potential;(3) Encouragement of women to utilize their capabilities and assume leadership roles;(4) Coordination of efforts of numerous women's organizations interested in the welfare of women;(5) Identification and recognition of contributions made by Nebraska women to the community, state, and nation;(6) Implementation of this section when improved working conditions, financial security, and legal status of both sexes are involved; and(7) Promotion of legislation to improve any situation when implementation of subdivisions (1) to (6) of this section indicates a need for change.Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 15-278