Sen. Ben Hansen – Unicameral Update

Dental hygienist bill amended, advanced

Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from general file Jan. 30 designed to address a shortage of dental care providers in rural areas.

March 29, 2019 admin

Sen. Ben Hansen doesn’t like to sit still.

The new senator from Blair owns two chiropractic clinics, an equipment rental business and a company that turns reclaimed wood into furniture.

The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 14 that meant to address a shortage of dental care providers in rural areas.

A proposal to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement was considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 12.

Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to introduce new bills.

Among the 30 measures introduced were:

LB378, sponsored by Blair Sen. Ben Hansen, which would change helmet provisions for autocycles, motorcycles and mopeds;