Bills would strengthen pharmacy benefit manager regulation
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard joint testimony March 2 on two bills that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Nebraska.
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Step therapy exception bill clears first round
Health care providers would have greater ability to prescribe treatments not covered by health insurance under a bill advanced from general file March 2.
Read moreBills would increase funds for judges’ retirement system
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills meant to increase funding for the state’s retirement plan for judges.
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Bill introduction begins
Senators reconvened Jan. 7 to begin introduction of new bills.
Among the 143 proposals were:
LB18, sponsored by Seward Sen. Mark Kolterman, which would change provisions relating to equivalent employees and qualified locations under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act;
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Lawmakers convene, elect leaders
Senators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
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Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Emergency medical billing and updates to a variety of banking laws were among the issues considered by the Legislature this session.
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Health and Human Services
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.
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Retirement Systems
A bill that brings Nebraska’s state-administered retirement plans into compliance with recent federal changes passed this year.
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Revenue
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.
Read moreBody art, nail technology bill vetoed
A bill that would have changed state law regulating nail technology and tattoo artists was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 17.
Read moreBody art, nail technology changes adopted
Several changes to state law regulating nail technology and tattoo artists were approved Aug. 13.
Read moreTax package clears final round after cloture vote
Lawmakers passed a bill containing several major tax proposals Aug. 13.
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Last-minute tax package advances after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill combining several major tax proposals.
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Affordable housing bill advanced
A bill that would expand availability of certain types of housing advanced to select file Aug. 3 after discussion spanning several days.
Read moreDermatology access expanded
Dermatology services conducted through asynchronous review may be covered by a patient’s individual health insurance under a bill passed July 31.
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