Sen. Gwen Howard – Unicameral Update

New child welfare data system approved

Lawmakers approved a bill April 5 that requires development of a new child welfare data system. Under LB1160, introduced by

Lawmakers passed a bill March 8 that provides a formal licensure process for genetic counselors. Under LB831, introduced by Omaha

The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 20 on a bill that would require creation of a task

Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill April 8 that requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to

The state would provide funding for a drug rehabilitation program serving mothers under a bill heard by the Appropriations Committee

Senators gave final approval March 4 to a bill that gives adoptive parents more access to information about children being

Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill Feb. 22 that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would require testing for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. LB324,

Senators voted to advance a bill Feb. 10 that would give adoptive parents more access to information about children being

Beverages purchased with public assistance dollars would be limited to milk, water and 100 percent fruit juice under a bill

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would require more training for social workers and licensed

The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would increase to $1,000 the maximum fine for