Legislature adjourns sine die
The first session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die June 1, the 88th day of the scheduled 90-day session.
Read More
Sen. John Arch
State senator, constitutional officer salary funding advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to two bills that are part of the state’s two-year budget package.
Read More
Leadership positions shuffle as Legislature convenes
Twenty-six members of the Legislature were sworn into office Jan. 4 as the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number includes nine re-elected senators, 16 newly elected senators — including two members who have served in the Legislature previously — and one newly appointed senator.
Read MoreOmnibus child welfare bill approved
Senators passed an omnibus child welfare measure April 13.
Read MoreOmnibus health and human services bill passed
A measure that makes changes to health licensure and creates an advisory council passed April 12.
Read MoreState purchasing, contracting bill passed
A bill requiring an evaluation of the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services’ procurement practices passed April 12.
Read MoreOmnibus child welfare bill amended, advanced
Senators added provisions to an omnibus child welfare measure before giving it second round approval March 8.
Read More
HHS omnibus bill clears first round
A bill that would expand the scope of practice for respiratory therapists was amended to become a health and human services omnibus bill and advanced from general file March 3.
Read More
Omnibus child welfare bill advanced
A bill that would establish a work group to transform Nebraska’s child welfare system was amended to become an omnibus child welfare measure and advanced from general file Feb. 25.
Read More
State purchasing, contracting bill advanced
A bill that would require an evaluation of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services procurement practices advanced from general file Feb. 25.
Read More
Scrutiny of state purchasing, contracting practices sought
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill that would require an evaluation of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services procurement practices.
Read MoreDevelopmental disability services evaluation proposed
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would require an evaluation of Nebraska’s developmental disability services system.
Read MoreInformed consent sought for stem cell therapy
Nebraskans would have to agree in writing to receive certain stem cell therapies under a bill heard Jan. 21 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read More
YRTC bill amended, advanced
A bill establishing educational standards at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus YRTC proposal and advanced from general file April 15.
Read MoreBehavioral telehealth services expanded
Nebraskans have greater access to certain telehealth services under a bill passed April 15.
Read More