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: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
Read moreInvestigational drug use approved
Drugs in U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials may be used by eligible Nebraska patients under a bill passed April 18.
Read moreInvestigational drug use bill amended, advanced
Drugs in U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials could be used by eligible Nebraska patients under a bill amended and advanced from select file April 10.
Read moreGreater child seat requirements approved
Child safety seats will get more use under a bill passed by lawmakers March 29.
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Greater child seat requirements advanced
Child safety seats would get more use under a bill advanced by lawmakers March 8.
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Investigational drug use bill advanced
Drugs in U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials could be used by eligible Nebraska patients under a bill advanced from general file March 1.
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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.
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Senators convene, welcome new member
The 105th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 3 for its 60-day second session. Lawmakers welcomed Omaha Sen. Theresa Thibodeau, who was appointed to replace former Sen. Joni Craighead.
Read moreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Budget concerns related to the provision of public benefits, reduction of licensure requirements and regulation of prescription drugs were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
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Line-item budget vetoes sustained
Lawmakers declined to override any of the governor’s line-item vetoes of the state budget package May 17.
Read moreNewborn health screening requirements updated
Lawmakers passed a bill April 24 that changes provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
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Stronger human trafficking penalties advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 29 to a bill that would address the increase of human trafficking in the state.
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Newborn health screening updates advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 30 that would change provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
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Attempt to repeal helmet law stalls
A cloture motion that would have forced a vote on the advancement of a bill to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement failed by one vote March 14.
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