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Senators adopt new session rules

January 21, 2021January 22, 2021 admin

After approving several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 21. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and generally are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.

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Senators appointed to YRTC oversight committee

August 17, 2020 admin Sen. John Arch, LB1144

The Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center Special Oversight Committee Aug. 13.

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Lawmakers adopt new session rules

January 23, 2019 admin

After considering several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 23. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.

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Senators appointed to mental health oversight committee

April 18, 2018 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LR296

The Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new State-Licensed Care Facilities Oversight Committee April 18.

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Appointments made to five special committees

April 21, 2016 admin Sen. Matt Williams, LB1083 LB1093 LR547 LR601 LR455

The Legislature’s Executive Board announced appointments April 20 to special committees dealing with innovation, bioscience, tribal economic development, evidence testing

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Appointments made to three special committees

March 10, 2016March 10, 2016 admin Sen. Matt Hansen, LR403 LR413 LR418

The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to three special committees March 9. The Election Technology Committee was established

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Administrative procedure changes advanced

March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 admin Sen. Dan Watermeier, LB867

State agencies would have more direction and clarity regarding the promulgation of rules and regulations under a bill advanced from

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Behavioral health task force established

February 29, 2016 admin Sen. Dan Watermeier, LR413 LB1083

A task force to examine gaps in Nebraska’s behavioral and mental health system was approved by senators Feb. 29. Syracuse

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AccessNebraska special legislative committee authorized

February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 admin Sen. Sara Howard, LR418

Lawmakers voted Feb. 29 to authorize a special committee of the Legislature to provide oversight to a portion of the

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Appointments made to three special committees

March 18, 2015 admin Sen. Roy Baker, LR32 LR33 LR34

The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to three special investigative committees March 9. The Developmental Disabilities Special Investigative

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Legislature adopts new session rules

January 15, 2015January 16, 2015 admin

After approving changes, lawmakers adopted their permanent rules Jan. 15. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and

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Developmental disability service provision discussed

October 11, 2011March 11, 2013 admin

Members of the Developmental Disabilities Special Investigative Committee and the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Oct. 7 regarding

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Progress of youth services reform discussed

November 30, 2010March 12, 2013 admin LR568

The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Nov. 30 on the progress of efforts to reform the state’s child

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Senators examine impact of prenatal care changes

November 22, 2010March 12, 2013 admin Sen. Kathy Campbell, LR501

Lawmakers heard testimony Nov. 19 on the impact of a recent change in Nebraska’s Medicaid coverage of prenatal care. In

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Committee examines DHHS decision to discontinue contracts with out-of-state providers

October 26, 2010March 12, 2013 admin

A recent decision by the state Department of Health and Human Services not to extend contracts with two out-of-state providers

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