Session Review: Health and Human Services
Occupational licensure reform and public benefits topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
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Session Review: Retirement Systems
Lawmakers made several changes to the state’s retirement plans this session.
Read moreOmnibus public health measure passed
Lawmakers passed an omnibus public health measure April 18.
Read moreOPS, omnibus retirement bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that makes numerous changes to the state’s retirement plans.
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OPS retirement funding option considered
Lawmakers debated a measure April 4 intended to address retirement system pension obligations for employees in the Omaha Public School District.
Read moreChild care safety bill becomes omnibus public health measure, advances
A bill intended to standardize child care and protection rules at Nebraska schools was amended to become an omnibus public health measure and advanced from general file April 3.
Read moreChild support updates approved
A bill that harmonizes Nebraska’s child support program with federal law passed March 29.
Read moreOmnibus occupational licensure bill advanced
A bill that would allow pharmacies in Nebraska to provide remote drug dispensing was amended to become an omnibus health and human services licensure measure and advanced from general file March 27.
Read moreExemption debated for farm building electrical work
Lawmakers debated a bill March 20 that would create an exception in state electrical licensing law for workers engaged in the construction of farm buildings.
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OPS, omnibus retirement bill advanced
A bill that makes numerous changes to the state’s retirement plans advanced to select file March 20.
Read moreExpanded tax credit for volunteer emergency responders advanced
Volunteer emergency responders serving a county could qualify for a tax credit under a bill advanced by the Legislature March 14.
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Direct primary care pilot program clears first round
A bill that would create a state employee pilot program for direct primary care was advanced from general file March 12.
Read moreChild support updates advanced
A bill that would harmonize Nebraska’s child support program with federal law advanced from general file March 7.
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Tax incentive audit bill narrowed, advanced
A bill intended to improve oversight of the state’s tax incentive programs by strengthening reporting requirements was narrowed significantly before being advanced from general file Feb. 28.
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Assisted living updates amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill Feb. 21 intended to improve the services provided by Nebraska assisted living facilities.
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