Youth center reforms clear first round
A bill to codify guidelines for youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was broadened and advanced from general file March 10.
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Child care provider background checks advance
A bill that would require additional child care providers to undergo a federal background check advanced from general file March 9.
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Health data oversight board advances
Creation of a new board to oversee the state’s health information exchange advanced from general file March 9.
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Health and human services omnibus bill advances
A bill that would allow licensed barbers to offer in-home services was amended to become an omnibus health bill and advanced from general file March 3.
Read moreClarification of medical assistant duties sought
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would clarify the assignment of tasks by a physician or osteopathic physician under the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act.
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Bill would create health data oversight board
Creation of a new board to oversee the state’s health information exchange was considered Feb. 13 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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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.
Read moreDay nine bill introduction
Senators introduced 58 new measures on the ninth day of bill introduction Jan. 22.
Read moreDay six bill introduction
Senators introduced 22 measures on the sixth day of bill introduction Jan. 15.
LB1000, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would direct any registration fees from fantasy contests to the early childhood and childcare workforce;
Read moreDay two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce 52 new bills, including:
LB855, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Mike Moser, which would eliminate legislative confirmation for certain members of the Niobrara Council;
Read moreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Public benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreResidential child care background checks approved
Residential child care workers must submit to a new federally mandated background check under a bill approved May 24.
Read moreAnatomical board provisions updated
Senators gave final approval May 23 to a bill that updates state law to incorporate provisions of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
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Anatomical board updates advanced
Senators gave first-round approval May 10 to a bill that would update state law to incorporate provisions of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
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Alternative construction method clears first round
Nebraska’s largest counties and cities would be allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill advanced from general file April 29.
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