Child care subsidy exemption approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 to provide an exemption under the Child Care Subsidy program for certain providers who care for their own children.
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Sen. John Fredrickson
Child care provider assistance advanced to final round
A bill that would create a new category of eligibility for Nebraska child care providers was narrowed and advanced from select file April 4.
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Child care provider assistance narrowed, advanced
A bill that would create a new category of eligibility for Nebraska child care providers under the Child Care Subsidy program was amended and advanced from general file Feb. 21.
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Bill would redirect ARPA funds to behavioral health provider support
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that seeks to repurpose unused federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide training and support opportunities for behavioral health students and professionals.
Read MoreChild care provider assistance proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would create a new category of eligibility for Nebraska child care providers under the Child Care Subsidy program.
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Interoperability of 911, mental health hotline discussed
Callers to Nebraska’s 911 service system could be connected to the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline and vice versa under a bill heard Jan. 22 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 8 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreTax credit for food donations considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 22 on a bill intended to incentivize food donations to Nebraska food banks and pantries.
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Reimbursement for school mental health expenses proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 21 on a proposal intended to help meet the mental health needs of Nebraska public school students.
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Ban on conversion therapy for minors considered
A bill that would ban conversion therapy for minors in Nebraska was heard by the Health and Human Services Committee March 1.
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Bill would bar inquiries into college applicants’ criminal history
Nebraska’s public higher education institutions could not ask about a person’s criminal background when they apply for admission under a bill heard Feb. 21 by the Education Committee.
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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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Behavior analyst licensure proposed
Behavior analysts could become licensed and practice independently in Nebraska under a bill heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 26.
Read MoreSuicide prevention strategy for gun owners considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that seeks to create a point of intervention for an individual who is buying a gun for the purpose of suicide.
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Bill would limit debt collection
A bill that would prohibit certain debt enforcement actions against individuals for treatment of injuries related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, trafficking or child abuse was heard in the Judiciary Committee Jan. 25.
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