Banking regulation updates, economic development and insurance changes approved
Senators passed a measure June 1 that makes a variety of changes and updates to regulations governing a number of Nebraska industries.
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Health services package amended, returned to final reading
An omnibus health services proposal on final reading was amended to include maternal and child health protections after lawmakers voted to return it to select file May 24.
Read moreStatewide behavioral health model adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill May 18 that implements a new statewide delivery model for behavioral health service provision in Nebraska.
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State budget package clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval this week to three components of the state’s $12.975 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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Banking regulation bill broadened, advanced from first round after cloture
A measure that would eliminate an onsite review requirement for title insurance agents was amended to become an omnibus committee bill and advanced to the second round of debate April 18 after a successful cloture motion.
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Statewide behavioral health model clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file March 28 that would implement a statewide delivery model for behavioral health service provision in Nebraska.
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Insurance innovation program considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would create a program to allow entities to temporarily test insurance products or services in Nebraska.
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Expansion of behavioral health coordination proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a proposal to implement a new statewide delivery model for behavioral health services.
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Medical cannabis legalization proposed
A bill that would legalize certain forms of cannabis for medical use was considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 9.
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Funds sought for possible Lincoln convention center
A proposal considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Jan. 31 could provide a partial funding source for a future convention center in Lincoln.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers allocated more than a billion dollars in federal pandemic relief this session and made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget.
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Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Pharmacy benefit managers, clinician-administered medication and expanded Medicare eligibility topped the list of issues heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee and addressed by the Legislature this session.
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Session Review: Business and Labor
Senators passed several measures this session to expand business opportunities and increased compensation provided to the families of first responders who die in the line of duty.
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