HHS omnibus bill given first-round approval
A measure that would establish an endorsement process for community health worker training programs was amended to become an omnibus proposal and advanced to the second round of debate March 12.
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Sen. Brian Hardin
Changes sought to Medicaid long-term care program
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a measure that seeks to provide greater funding flexibility for Medicaid beneficiaries who choose to transition from institutional long-term care settings to alternative home and community-based settings.
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Antisemitism measure amended, passed over
Lawmakers narrowed a proposal on select file Feb. 6 that would require Nebraska school boards and postsecondary institutions to address antisemitism in their discrimination and harassment policies before passing over the bill at the introducer’s request.
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Antisemitism policies for schools, universities advanced
A measure that would require Nebraska school boards and postsecondary educational institutions to address antisemitism in their discrimination and harassment policies advanced from general file Jan. 30.
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Day three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Health reporting requirements modified, eliminated
A bill that makes a number of changes to reports that the state Department of Health and Human Services is required to provide to lawmakers was given final approval May 30.
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Health reporting bill narrowed, advanced
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 narrowed and advanced from general file May 13.
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Health profession licensure bill approved
An omnibus measure intended to increase access to health care services in rural Nebraska was given final approval May 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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Discount drug program bill clears final round
Senators passed a bill April 3 meant to protect certain hospitals and other health care facilities in Nebraska that purchase drugs at discount prices through a federal program.
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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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Bill to regulate discount drug program narrowed, advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 5 meant to protect certain hospitals and other health care facilities in Nebraska that purchase drugs at discount prices through a federal program.
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Property tax credit ‘gap year’ fix offered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a proposal intended to address the effects of recent legislation that modified a property tax relief program.
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Bill seeks to curb antisemitism in schools, universities
Nebraska school boards and postsecondary educational institutions would be required to develop and adopt a policy addressing antisemitism and other forms of discrimination under a proposal considered by the Education Committee Feb. 3.
Read MoreForeign land purchase measure approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that requires an affidavit for real property purchases near sensitive military areas in Nebraska.
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