The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would eliminate a scheduled sunset date on expanded eligibility for the state’s Child Care Subsidy program.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget, approved a number of claims against the state and authorized millions in state dollars for private school K-12 scholarships this session.
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Expanding coverage for cancer screenings, tightening regulations on land purchase transactions and updating banking regulations were among the issues considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
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Measures to address Medicaid coverage, child care provider shortages and the opioid epidemic were among those considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
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Changes to Nebraska’s criminal justice system, additional consumer protections and updates to the state’s safe haven law were among the topics considered by the Judiciary Committee this session.
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The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee advanced measures this session to harmonize broadband internet standards, create new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system and help recruit and retain emergency care providers.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill harmonizing broadband internet standards and creating new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system.
Read MoreSeveral updates to Nebraska banking regulations were approved by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill April 11 to broaden options for determining child care provider reimbursement rates and establish intergenerational care facility grants.
Read MoreA measure that makes several updates to Nebraska’s laws governing civil practice and procedure was passed by lawmakers April 11.
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Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill April 4 that would make several updates to Nebraska’s laws governing civil practice and procedure.
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A proposal that would terminate the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, or TEEOSA, and establish a new school funding system earned first-round approval from lawmakers April 3.
Read MoreAn annual banking cleanup bill was amended to become an omnibus measure and given first-round approval March 20.
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