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Banking, Commerce and Insurance

September 4, 2020 admin Sen. Adam Morfeld, LB997 LB760 LB949 LB804 LB909 LB852 LB853 LB854 LB908 LB939 LB808 LB775 LB782 LB767 LB902 LB929 LB1123

Emergency medical billing and updates to a variety of banking laws were among the issues considered by the Legislature this session.

Health and Human Services

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 admin Sen. Sara Howard, LB1188 LB1140 LB755 LB37 LB772 LB811 LB825 LB834 LB312 LB1185 LB607 LB347 LB205 LB1052 LB956 LB1053 LB323 LB840 LB1061 LB1124 LB1002 LB1183 LB518 LB745

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.

Retirement Systems

September 4, 2020 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB1054

A bill that brings Nebraska’s state-administered retirement plans into compliance with recent federal changes passed this year.

Revenue

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 admin Sen. Jim Scheer, LB1107 LB720 LB1084 LB974 LB1106 LB242 LB1033 LB153 LB266 LB1042 LB1074 LB865 LB805

The Revenue Committee this session advanced a major proposal that includes a new tax credit based on the amount of property taxes paid to a taxpayer’s school district, a new business tax incentive program and a requirement to provide matching funds for a potential project at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Health and Human Services

Body art, nail technology bill vetoed

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB607

A bill that would have changed state law regulating nail technology and tattoo artists was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 17.

Health and Human Services

Body art, nail technology changes adopted

August 13, 2020 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB607

Several changes to state law regulating nail technology and tattoo artists were approved Aug. 13.

Revenue

Tax package clears final round after cloture vote

August 13, 2020August 14, 2020 admin Sen. Jim Scheer, LB1107 LB720 LB1084

Lawmakers passed a bill containing several major tax proposals Aug. 13.

Sen. Jim Scheer and Sen. Lou Ann Linehan

Revenue

Last-minute tax package advances after cloture vote

August 7, 2020 admin Sen. Jim Scheer, LB1107 LB1106 LB930 LB720 LB1084

Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill combining several major tax proposals.

Urban Affairs

Affordable housing bill advanced

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 admin Sen. Justin Wayne, LB866 LB794

A bill that would expand availability of certain types of housing advanced to select file Aug. 3 after discussion spanning several days.

Banking Commerce and Insurance

Dermatology access expanded

July 31, 2020 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB760

Dermatology services conducted through asynchronous review may be covered by a patient’s individual health insurance under a bill passed July 31.

Revenue

Updated business tax incentive proposal stalls

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB720 LB1084

Lawmakers continued second-round debate July 22 on a proposal to replace the state’s current business tax incentive program, the application period for which is set to end this year.

Retirement Systems

Retirement plans updated

July 21, 2020 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB1054

A bill that brings Nebraska’s state-administered retirement plans into compliance with recent federal changes passed July 21.

Banking Commerce and Insurance

Bill to expand dermatology access advances

March 6, 2020 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB760

Dermatology services conducted through asynchronous review could be covered by a patient’s individual health insurance under a bill advanced from general file March 5.