Health and Human Services
Lawmakers addressed a crisis at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, made several changes to licensure requirements for health care professionals and revised laws governing public benefits.
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EMS changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 meant to ease the emergency medical service provider shortage in rural Nebraska.
Read moreDental hygienist changes approved
A bill intended to address the shortage of dental care providers in rural Nebraska passed Aug. 12.
Read moreMedicaid rate methodology clarified
A bill that requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process passed Aug. 11.
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Tax-increment financing changes amended, advanced
A bill intended to make certain redevelopment projects easier advanced from general file Aug. 4.
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Earlier parole eligibility clears first round
A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was advanced from general file Aug. 4.
Read moreBan on hair discrimination amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was amended Aug. 3 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
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EMS changes clear first round
A bill to allow emergency medical service providers to restock prescription medications from local hospital pharmacies was expanded and advanced from general file July 27.
Read moreBill to prevent new methodology for Medicaid rate changes advanced
A bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process advanced from general file July 27.
Read moreManaged care changes advanced
A bill that would change provider notification procedures for state-contracted managed care companies that deliver Medicaid services advanced from general file July 22.
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Ban on hair discrimination advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
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Surgical technologist standards fail to advance
Lawmakers did not advance a bill from general file Feb. 11 that would establish a registry and a minimum standard of competence for surgical technologists.
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Dental hygienist bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from general file Jan. 30 designed to address a shortage of dental care providers in rural areas.
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Paid family medical leave proposal stalls
Senators debated a bill Jan. 15 and 21 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
Read moreDay seven bill introduction
Senators introduced 31 measures on the seventh day of bill introduction Jan. 16.
Among the proposals were:
LB1022, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Matt Hansen, which would provide for election of election commissioners and eliminate certain deputy positions;
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