Fredrickson brings a focus on service to the Capitol
Sen. John Fredrickson has always known he wanted to help make a difference in people’s lives. The only question was how best to be of service.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
The Health and Human Services Committee advanced measures this session to improve access to health care, broaden public benefit eligibility and reduce licensure burdens for health professionals.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Measures that increase driver record fees, modify the common carrier licensing process and allow the issuance of one license plate for each registered motor vehicle rather than two were among those considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
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Session Review: Urban Affairs
Measures aimed at increasing access to affordable housing and requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations were among those advanced by the Urban Affairs Committee this session.
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Education package narrowed, advanced
An omnibus education proposal cleared the first round of debate May 27 after senators amended it to remove several elements of the package. The proposal was further amended on select file May 29 before advancing to final reading.
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Suicide prevention training for child welfare staff approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 29 to a bill that requires suicide awareness and prevention training for staff who provide direct services within the state’s child welfare system.
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Transportation omnibus bill approved
A bill to align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations received final approval from lawmakers May 28.
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Middle-income housing program expanded
The construction of rent-to-own housing units in urban areas will qualify for state assistance under a bill approved by lawmakers May 28.
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Behavioral health provider measure passed
Senators approved a bill May 28 that establishes new requirements for behavioral health contract service providers, managed care organizations and Medicaid integrity audits.
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Bill advanced to create new legislative oversight division
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 21 to a bill that would create a new division within the Nebraska Legislature and reorganize the institution’s oversight functions.
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Cloture attempt on medical cannabis regulation fails
A proposal seeking to regulate and tax medical cannabis in Nebraska after approval of two ballot initiatives last November stalled on the first round of debate May 20 following a failed cloture motion.
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Compromise amendment rejected, paid sick leave restrictions advanced to final round
Lawmakers ultimately rejected a compromise amendment May 13 after initially adopting it during the second-round of debate on a bill that would narrow provisions of a ballot initiative passed by Nebraska voters to guarantee earned paid sick leave.
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Suicide prevention training for child welfare staff clears first round
A bill that would require suicide awareness and prevention training for staff who provide direct services within the state’s child welfare system was given first-round approval May 9.
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Bill to broaden practice authority for certified nurse-midwives advanced
A bill that seeks to provide Nebraska certified nurse-midwives with full practice authority was given first-round approval April 24 after senators rejected an effort to add two additional proposals to the measure.
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Middle-income housing program expansion clears first round
The construction of rent-to-own housing units in urban areas would qualify for state assistance under a measure advanced from general file April 23.
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