Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget this session, closing a projected budget shortfall of more than $646 million.
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Sen. John Fredrickson
Medicaid cost-sharing coverage veto sustained
An attempt to override a gubernatorial veto of a bill allowing managed care organizations to cover out-of-pocket expenses for Nebraska Medicaid enrollees fell short April 17.
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Medicaid cost-sharing coverage approved
Nebraska Medicaid managed care organizations could cover out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid enrollees under a bill passed by lawmakers April 10.
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DMV cleanup measure, black license plates approved
Fees from a new alternative license plate will help support Nebraskans with developmental disabilities under a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup measure passed April 10.
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Medicaid cost-sharing limitations amended, advanced
A bill that intended to place limitations on out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid recipients was narrowed and advanced to select file April 2.
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DMV cleanup measure amended, advanced to final round
A state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup bill advanced to final reading March 31 after senators amended it to include a measure under which license plate fees would be used to support injured law enforcement personnel and Nebraskans with disabilities.
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DMV cleanup measure amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup bill after amending it to include several other transportation-related proposals.
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Tribal college investment program considered
A bill aimed at increasing funding for Nebraska’s tribal colleges through a public-private partnership was discussed by the Education Committee Feb. 9.
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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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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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