Session Review: Urban Affairs
Measures aimed at increasing access to affordable housing and requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations were among those advanced by the Urban Affairs Committee this session.
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Sen. John Fredrickson
Suicide prevention training for child welfare staff approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 29 to a bill that requires suicide awareness and prevention training for staff who provide direct services within the state’s child welfare system.
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Middle-income housing program expanded
The construction of rent-to-own housing units in urban areas will qualify for state assistance under a bill approved by lawmakers May 28.
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Behavioral health provider measure passed
Senators approved a bill May 28 that establishes new requirements for behavioral health contract service providers, managed care organizations and Medicaid integrity audits.
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Suicide prevention training for child welfare staff clears first round
A bill that would require suicide awareness and prevention training for staff who provide direct services within the state’s child welfare system was given first-round approval May 9.
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DMV cleanup bill, single license plate requirement passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 10 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup measure that includes a requirement for the department to issue one license plate to each registered motor vehicle rather than two.
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Behavioral health provider bill expanded, advanced
A measure that would establish new requirements for behavioral health contract service providers was broadened and given first-round approval April
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DMV cleanup bill, single license plate requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 13 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup measure after amending it to include a proposal requiring the department to issue one license plate to each registered motor vehicle rather than two.
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Medicaid audit changes proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a measure that seeks to improve transparency and oversight in Nebraska’s Medicaid auditing system.
Read MoreChild 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.
Read MoreChild 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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