Study of OPS retirement system management proposed
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony March 19 on a bill that would explore the possible transfer of management of the Omaha school retirement plan to the state.
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Omnibus retirement bill clears first round
A bill that would make changes to the grievance process in the state’s retirement plan was amended to become an omnibus retirement bill and advanced from general file March 18.
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Bill to clarify in-school behavioral health coverage advances
A bill requiring insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools received first-round approval March 18.
Read moreFunds sought for pancreatic cancer research
The Appropriations Committee considered a proposal March 12 that would increase funding for pancreatic cancer research.
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Bill would expand online payday lending
Nebraska providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans—often called payday lenders—would be able to offer online loans under a bill considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee March 12.
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New business tax incentive program proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act.
Read moreLawmakers approve patient safety fund
The Legislature passed a bill March 7 that funds enhanced safety training for medical professionals.
Read moreRetirement plan administration changes adopted
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 28 to a bill that makes a number of governance and administrative changes to the Public Employees Retirement Board (PERB), Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System (NPERS), Nebraska Investment Council, Class V School Employees Retirement Plan and the Class V plan’s board of trustees.
Read moreBills seek changes in state contracting
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on two bills that would change state contracting rules.
Read moreChanges sought for nail technology, body art
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would make several changes to state law regulating nail technology and tattoo artists.
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Patient safety fund bill advances
Legislators advanced a bill Feb. 12 that would fund enhanced safety training for medical professionals.
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Special public hearing on property tax hikes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill that would require political subdivisions such as counties and school districts to hold a public hearing before collecting additional property taxes generated by valuation increases.
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Unemployment for family caregivers clears first round
A bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits advanced from general file Feb. 7.
Read moreBill would fund improved doctor training
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Jan. 30 that would enhance training for medical professionals.
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Retirement plan administration changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 29 to a bill that would make a number of governance and administrative changes to the Public Employees Retirement Board (PERB), Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System (NPERS), Nebraska Investment Council, Class V School Employees Retirement Plan and the Class V plan’s board of trustees.
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