Municipal omnibus bill clears first round
A bill to give certain Nebraska towns more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding was amended to become an omnibus municipal bill and advanced from general file March 11.
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Sen. Lynne Walz
Annexation changes proposed
Smaller Nebraska towns would have more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding under a bill considered Feb. 18 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Change sought for managed care companies
A bill that would change provider notification procedures for state-contracted managed care companies that deliver Medicaid services was discussed Jan. 29 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreContinuing legislative oversight authorized for care facilities
The Legislature voted May 30 to reauthorize a special legislative committee to examine certain state-licensed care facilities.
Read moreMedicaid managed care restrictions, notification requirements approved
A bill that delays the transition of long-term care facilities to the state’s Medicaid managed care program passed May 24.
Read morePublic counsel authority, children’s commission extended
Senators passed a bill May 23 that extends a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
Read moreMedicaid managed care restrictions amended, advanced
A bill that would delay the transition of long-term care facilities to the state’s Medicaid managed care program advanced from select file May 21.
Read moreExtension of public counsel authority amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill May 13 that would extend a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
Read moreCommunity-based disability services plan required
Nebraska is required to create a statewide plan to provide disability services under a bill passed May 13.
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Medicaid managed care restrictions clear first round
A bill that would delay the addition of new services and populations under the state’s Medicaid managed care program advanced from general file April 24.
Read moreExtension of public counsel authority advanced
Senators advanced a bill April 23 that would extend a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
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Plan requirement for community-based disability services advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 8 to a bill that would require creation of a statewide plan to provide disability services in Nebraska.
Read moreJet fuel tax increase proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 27 on a bill that would raise the tax on aviation jet fuel sold in Nebraska.
Read moreState aid increase proposed for early childhood education
The Education Committee heard testimony March 26 on a bill meant to increase the number and quality of preschool programs across the state.
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Student mental health services, education proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 25 on two bills meant to improve mental health resources and education for Nebraska students.
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