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Education 

Proposal would fund school safety task force recommendations

March 14, 2023 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LB516

Two new grant programs would fund safety-related upgrades for Nebraska school buildings and additional mental health services for students under a bill heard March 13 by the Education Committee.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Measure would require blocked crossing reports

March 7, 2023March 10, 2023 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LB234

Railroad companies would be required to report incidents of blocked crossings under a bill heard March 6 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.

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Health and Human Services 

Medicaid dental reimbursement increase considered

February 17, 2023 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LB358

Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that seeks to increase access to dental services for Nebraska Medicaid recipients.

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Education 

Retention program for Nebraska teaching graduates considered

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LB519

A new loan program would require graduates of the state’s teacher education programs to teach in Nebraska public schools under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Education Committee.

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Sen. Lynne Walz
Education 

Free school meal opt-in requirement proposed

January 25, 2023 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LB285

The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill intended to maximize participation in a federal program that allows school districts with high poverty rates to serve free breakfast and lunch to all of their students.

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Ceremonies 

Day nine bill introduction

January 17, 2023January 19, 2023 admin Sen. Jane Raybould, LB481 LB505 LB516 LB535 LB575 LB583 LB584 LB588 LB616 LB626

Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Ceremonies 

Day eight bill introduction

January 13, 2023 admin Sen. Kathleen Kauth, LB421 LB425 LB426 LB428 LB444 LB453 LB457 LB461 LB464 LR22CA

Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Ceremonies 

Day six bill introduction

January 11, 2023 admin Sen. Mike Jacobson, LB281 LB285 LB288 LB294 LB296 LB299 LB328 LB334 LB335 LR18CA

Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Ceremonies 

Leadership positions shuffle as Legislature convenes

January 4, 2023January 6, 2023 admin

Twenty-six members of the Legislature were sworn into office Jan. 4 as the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number includes nine re-elected senators, 16 newly elected senators — including two members who have served in the Legislature previously — and one newly appointed senator.

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Sen. Lynne Walz
Education Session Review 2022 

Session Review: Education

May 12, 2022 admin Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, LB1218 LB945 LB852 LB912 LB997 LB1112 LB888 LB768 LB758 LB902 LB890 LB1158

Measures intended to attract and retain teachers, improve student access to mental and behavioral health services and prepare students for technology-related jobs were among those advanced by the Education Committee this session.

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Sen. John Arch
Health and Human Services Session Review 2022 

Session Review: Health and Human Services

May 12, 2022 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB1173 LB491 LB541 LB854 LB932 LB741 LB245 LB626 LB901 LB1009 LB376 LB1004 LB436 LB752 LB15 LB374 LB554 LB753 LB905 LB716 LB906 LB859 LB1068 LB1048 LB698 LB121

Child welfare reform, licensure requirements and vaccine exemptions were among the measures considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.

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Sen. Curt Friesen
Session Review 2022 Transportation and Telecommunications 

Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications

May 12, 2022 admin Sen. Curt Friesen, LB1144 LB761 LB914 LB1214 LB1234 LB344 LB1016 LB1274 LB750 LB714 LB913 LB1022 LB1145 LB1259 LB1266

Lawmakers approved measures this session to expand broadband access throughout the state, provide for public-private partnerships and change laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Health and Human Services 

Omnibus child welfare bill approved

April 14, 2022April 21, 2022 admin Sen. John Arch, LB1173 LB491 LB541 LB854 LB932

Senators passed an omnibus child welfare measure April 13.

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Health and Human Services 

Perinatal mental health screening expanded

April 12, 2022 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LB905

Mental health screening for women who recently have given birth was expanded under a bill passed April 12.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Public-private transportation partnerships approved

April 12, 2022April 21, 2022 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LB1016

Senators passed a bill April 12 to allow for certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska.

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