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Sen. John Arch
Health and Human Services 

YRTC bill amended, advanced

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 admin Sen. John Arch, LB428 LB425 LB427 LB429 LB570

A bill establishing educational standards at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus YRTC proposal and advanced from general file April 15.

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Health and Human Services 

Behavioral telehealth services expanded

April 15, 2021 admin Sen. John Arch, LB400

Nebraskans have greater access to certain telehealth services under a bill passed April 15.

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Health and Human Services 

Expanded health care credentialing bill approved

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 admin Sen. Dave Murman, LB390

The pool of credentialed workers in certain health care fields will expand under a bill passed April 15.

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General Affairs 

Gaming near fairgrounds approved

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 admin Sen. Raymond Aguilar, LB371

Games of chance at licensed racetracks in Nebraska that are located near fairgrounds are allowed to operate at the same time as a fair under a bill passed April 15.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Mental health insurance requirements approved

April 15, 2021 admin Sen. John Arch, LB487

Senators gave final approval April 15 to a bill that creates insurance parity for mental health services provided through telehealth in Nebraska.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Virtual meeting bill passed

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB83

Local political subdivisions have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill passed April 15. LB83, introduced by Norfolk Sen.

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Education 

In-state tuition for AmeriCorps participants approved

April 15, 2021 admin Sen. Tony Vargas, LB197

Senators passed a bill April 15 that makes certain AmeriCorp participants eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska higher education institutions.

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Education 

In-state tuition for home-school students approved

April 15, 2021 admin Sen. Robert Clements, LB92

Nebraska home-school students are eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska postsecondary educational institutions under a bill approved by lawmakers April 15.

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Health and Human Services Uncategorized 

Bill to expand SNAP eligibility advanced

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 admin Sen. John McCollister, LB108

More Nebraskans would be eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, under a bill advanced from general file April 14.

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Judiciary 

Cloture attempt on student journalist, adviser free speech protections fails

April 14, 2021April 15, 2021 admin Sen. Adam Morfeld, LB88

A bill to expand student journalist and advisor protections did not advance from select file April 14 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Rural-based broadband funding plan amended, advanced

April 14, 2021 admin Sen. Bruce Bostelman, LB338

A bill meant to give rural customers more input on their broadband carriers was advanced from select file April 14.

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Natural Resources 

Carbon sequestration framework amended, advanced

April 14, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB650

Operators of carbon sequestration facilities in Nebraska would have to complete a seismic risk assessment before receiving a permit under a bill advanced to the final round of debate April 14.

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Sen. John Stinner
Appropriations 

State budget amended, advanced with prison funding compromise

April 14, 2021April 15, 2021 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB380 LB384 LB585 LB379 LB381 LB382 LB383 LB385 LB666

Following discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.

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Judiciary 

Pretrial DUI sobriety program clears first round

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 admin Sen. Adam Morfeld, LB271

Individuals found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs could enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill advanced from general file April 12.

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General Affairs 

Bare-knuckle boxing, kickboxing regulation approved

April 12, 2021 admin Sen. Justin Wayne, LB70

Fight fans in Nebraska have more viewing options following passage of a bill April 12.

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