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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Omnibus occupational licensure bill approved
A bill that makes numerous changes to licensure requirements for health-related occupations passed April 18.
Read moreTax incentive for workforce housing construction advanced
Certain cities could use tax increment financing to support the construction of workforce housing under a bill advanced by lawmakers April 10.
Read moreDirect primary care pilot program clears second round
A bill that would create a pilot program offering direct primary care to state employees was amended and advanced to final reading March 28.
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.
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Increased game law damages, records exemption for public power advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 26 to a bill that was amended to include several bills related to natural resources, including a provision that would allow public power utilities to withhold information that could give competitors an advantage.
Read moreProposal to increase highway speeds advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 21 to a bill that would authorize the state Department of Transportation to increase highway speed limits.
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No Title X compromise; state budget adjustments stall
Lawmakers failed to reach a compromise during second-round debate March 21 on the state’s mainline budget bill, resulting in a cloture vote that fell three votes short.
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Social worker for each ESU debated
Senators debated a proposal March 12 to place a social worker in each of the state’s 17 educational service units to aid students with behavioral and mental health problems.
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Sovereign city proposal fails
A proposal to create a new, sovereign city would be placed on the ballot for voters’ consideration under a measure debated by lawmakers March 7.
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Sales tax requirements for internet sellers advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 6 to a bill that would require some retailers without a physical location in Nebraska to collect state sales and use tax, pending a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June.
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Bill would authorize remote drug dispensing
Pharmacies in Nebraska could provide remote drug dispensing under a bill heard Jan. 18 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Installment loan interest rate increase stalls
Lawmakers voted to indefinitely postpone a bill Jan. 10 that would increase the interest rate that licensees may charge under the Nebraska Installment Loan Act.
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Motorcycle helmet repeal stalls
Lawmakers rejected a cloture motion Jan. 10 during first-round debate on a bill that would repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement. A cloture motion is an attempt to cease debate and immediately vote on a bill.
Read moreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
A comprehensive update of Nebraska’s banking and securities laws was approved this session, along with changes to insurance regulation and commerce promotion.
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