Budget reductions clear first round after cloture vote
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Aug. 14 that makes adjustments to the state budget that was finalized in the recently concluded regular legislative session.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Measures to address Medicaid coverage, child care provider shortages and the opioid epidemic were among those considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee advanced measures this session to harmonize broadband internet standards, create new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system and help recruit and retain emergency care providers.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreUpdated broadband standards, 911 requirements approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill harmonizing broadband internet standards and creating new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system.
Read MoreChild care measure clears final round
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 to broaden options for determining child care provider reimbursement rates and establish intergenerational care facility grants.
Read MoreState patrol retirement measure advanced to select file
A proposal that would change provisions related to the Nebraska State Patrol Retirement System was narrowed and advanced from general file April 2.
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Budget bills amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 19 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreUpdated broadband standards, 911 requirements advanced
A bill to harmonize broadband internet standards advanced to the second round of debate March 18 after lawmakers amended it to include provisions of several other bills related to telecommunications.
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Lawmakers expand, advance child care proposal
A bill that seeks to increase access to child care in Nebraska was expanded and given first-round approval March 4.
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Transitional health care for homeless adults advanced
A bill that would provide short-term housing with supportive medical services for eligible adults experiencing homelessness advanced from general file Feb. 15.
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Intergenerational care facility pilot program considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that seeks to incentivize creation of on-site child care services in the state’s nursing and assisted living facilities.
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Lawmakers adopt bill intro cap, retain secret ballots for leadership roles
Following consideration of more than a dozen measures over five days of debate, lawmakers ended their discussion Jan. 19 of
Read MoreDay eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 4 to continue introduction of new bills.
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