Medicaid expansion task force proposed
The Legislature would create a task force to oversee implementation of Medicaid expansion in Nebraska under a bill heard by the Executive Board Feb. 22.
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Executive Board
Correctional system oversight, children’s commission changes proposed
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 20 on two bills that would expand legislative oversight of the state’s correctional system and bring the Nebraska Children’s Commission under the administration of the Legislature.
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Redistricting bills considered
The Executive Board considered four proposals regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process Feb. 14.
Read moreClimate change study proposed
A bill that would require the state to develop a strategic action plan for adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change was considered Feb. 11 by the Executive Board.
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Bill would designate corn as state vegetable
Corn would become Nebraska’s official state vegetable under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Executive Committee.
Read moreHigher pay, lower age threshold considered for lawmakers
Member pay could increase and younger Nebraskans could serve in the Legislature under two proposals considered Feb. 6 by the
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
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Legislative oversight of mental health facilities approved
The Legislature voted April 11 to create a special legislative committee to look into state-licensed care facilities housing residents diagnosed with mental illness.
Read moreAgency reporting regulation updates approved
Reporting requirements to the Legislature from state agencies were updated by a bill passed April 11.
Read moreChild welfare reporting requirements approved
Reporting requirements regarding the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems are strengthened under a bill passed March 29.
Read moreAgency reporting regulation updates advanced
A bill that would modify agency regulation reporting requirements to the Legislature advanced from general file March 26.
Read moreChild sexual abuse reporting requirement amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 15 that would strengthen reporting requirements regarding children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Read moreBill to improve tax incentive audits approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 15 intended to improve legislative performance audits of the state’s tax incentive programs.
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Tax incentive audit bill narrowed, advanced
A bill intended to improve oversight of the state’s tax incentive programs by strengthening reporting requirements was narrowed significantly before being advanced from general file Feb. 28.
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Child sexual abuse reporting requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 26 to a bill that would strengthen reporting requirements regarding children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
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