Senators reconvened Jan. 8 to introduce new bills.
Among the 76 measures introduced were:
LB140, sponsored by Gering Sen. John Stinner, which would change provisions relating to enforcement of railroad safety standards;
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Following the temporary suspension of the legislative session March 16, senators met briefly to provide emergency funding to combat the coronavirus pandemic in Nebraska.
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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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Measures expanding broadband access, easing motor vehicle restrictions and addressing emerging technologies were considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
Read moreA bill that makes numerous changes to state health licensure requirements passed Aug. 11.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill July 31 containing several transportation measures.
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After several hours of debate spanning two days, lawmakers gave second-round approval July 28 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.
Read moreA Health and Human Services omnibus bill was amended and advanced from select file July 20.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 12 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.
Read moreLawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file March 6 containing several transportation measures.
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A bill that would allow licensed barbers to offer in-home services was amended to become an omnibus health bill and advanced from general file March 3.
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Newborns in Nebraska would be screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy under a bill discussed Jan. 22 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreSenators introduced 55 measures on the eighth day of bill introduction Jan. 21.
Among the measures introduced were:
LB1058, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Sara Howard, which would adopt the Population Health Information Act;
Read moreLawmakers made changes to the regulation of mechanical amusement devices, the Nebraska Lottery and vapor and tobacco products this session.
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Lawmakers gave second-round approval May 14 to six bills that make up a portion of the state’s $9.3 billion budget package. The mainline budget bill remains on general file.
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