Respiratory therapist interstate compact proposed
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that seeks to add Nebraska to an interstate compact for respiratory therapists.
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Health and Human Services
Bill would require training in domestic abuse counseling
A bill that would require mental health practitioners in Nebraska to complete continuing education in domestic abuse counseling was heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 21.
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Adult and child protective services registry changes advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 20 to a bill that would establish an appeals process for individuals before their names are added to either of two state registries dealing with abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults and children.
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Bill to require school cardiac emergency plans advanced
Senators advanced a measure from first-round debate Jan. 16 that would require Nebraska school districts to develop a cardiac emergency response plan, on assurances from the introducer that the measure would be narrowed on select file.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
The Health and Human Services Committee advanced measures this session to improve access to health care, broaden public benefit eligibility and reduce licensure burdens for health professionals.
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Health reporting requirements modified, eliminated
A bill that makes a number of changes to reports that the state Department of Health and Human Services is required to provide to lawmakers was given final approval May 30.
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Foster youth Social Security reforms approved
Senators passed a bill May 30 that seeks to reform the use of Social Security benefits received by eligible Nebraska foster children.
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Juvenile support pilot program clears final round
A bill intended to provide support services to at-risk Omaha youth and their families was given final approval May 30.
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Suicide prevention training for child welfare staff approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 29 to a bill that requires suicide awareness and prevention training for staff who provide direct services within the state’s child welfare system.
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Behavioral health provider measure passed
Senators approved a bill May 28 that establishes new requirements for behavioral health contract service providers, managed care organizations and Medicaid integrity audits.
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Aging agency funding bill approved
A measure intended to address a budget deficit within agencies that support aging Nebraskans passed May 28.
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Elimination of SNAP eligibility sunset date approved
A bill relating to eligibility and work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was given final approval May 28.
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Veto of SNAP eligibility expansion sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill to eliminate the state’s lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for individuals with certain drug-related convictions fell short May 19.
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SNAP eligibility expansion vetoed, override motion filed
Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a measure May 14 to eliminate the state’s lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for individuals with certain drug-related convictions.
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Elimination of SNAP eligibility sunset date amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that would eliminate a scheduled sunset date on expanded eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was returned to select file May 14 and amended to include a measure that seeks to strengthen work requirements for the program.
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