Proposal to strengthen protection orders expanded, advanced
A bill aimed at strengthening Nebraska’s protection order laws received first-round approval from lawmakers April 14.
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Expanded Medicaid coverage for psychological services broadened, advanced
A measure intended to increase access to psychological services by expanding Medicaid coverage was amended to include provisions of five additional bills before advancing from the first round of debate April 2.
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Behavioral health provider bill expanded, advanced
A measure that would establish new requirements for behavioral health contract service providers was broadened and given first-round approval April
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Bill would require social workers on law enforcement mental health calls
The Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 27 that would require Adult Protective Services social workers to accompany law enforcement officers when responding to calls involving individuals with mental health concerns.
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Health reporting bill debated
A bill that would make a number of changes to reports that the state Department of Health and Human Services is required to provide to lawmakers was discussed on general file March 17 and March 19.
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Medicaid coverage for blood pressure monitoring services proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 26 that would broaden coverage of self-measured blood pressure services for Medicaid recipients.
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Bill would expand youth transitional services
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that seeks to expand transitional services to young adults regardless of immigration status who are involved in the state’s foster care and juvenile justice systems.
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Session Review: Appropriations Committee
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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Session Review: Health and Human Services
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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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
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 MoreTransportation and telecommunications omnibus bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill containing technical changes requested by the state Department of Motor Vehicles as well as several other proposals related to transportation and telecommunications.
Read MoreOmnibus health services bill approved
Senators passed a bill March 28 that makes a number of changes to laws governing the licensure and provision of health services in Nebraska.
Read MoreBroadened omnibus health services bill clears second round
An omnibus health services bill was broadened to include four additional measures heard by the Health and Human Services Committee and given second-round approval March 15.
Read MoreAppointments made to special oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
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Lawmakers expand, advance child care proposal
A bill that seeks to increase access to child care in Nebraska was expanded and given first-round approval March 4.
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