Early childhood workforce bill considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 18 on a measure designed to help stabilize Nebraska’s early childhood workforce.
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Sen. Mark Kolterman
Committee hears redistricting related proposals
The Redistricting Committee held a public hearing Sept. 17 on additional bills introduced by individual senators for the special session.
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Second redistricting hearing focuses on congressional districts, process
The Redistricting Committee held the second of three public hearings Sept. 15 on proposed plans to redraw congressional, legislative and other political district boundaries.
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Session Review: Retirement Systems
Lawmakers overcame a gubernatorial veto to authorize a state takeover of management duties for the Omaha school retirement plan this session.
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Legislature overrides veto; state will manage OPS retirement plan
Lawmakers voted May 26 to override the governor’s veto of a bill that authorizes a state takeover of management duties for the Omaha school retirement plan.
Read moreTax incentive program updated
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 that updates the provisions of a major tax incentive program passed in 2020.
Read moreState management of OPS retirement system approved
The state will take over management duties for the Omaha school retirement plan under a bill given final approval May 20.
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OPS retirement system management plan clears first round
The state would take over management duties for the Omaha school retirement plan under a bill advanced from general file May 6.
Read moreRetirement changes approved
Lawmakers approved a bill April 29 to address a shortfall in a state retirement plan and make other changes.
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Updates to 2020 tax incentive program advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 27 to a bill that would update the provisions of a major tax incentive program passed in 2020.
Read moreJudicial retirement bill amended, advanced
A bill that that would address a shortfall in the judges’ retirement plan was amended and advanced from select file April 20.
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Retirement bill clears first round
A measure that would shorten the amortization period for certain state retirement plans was amended to address a shortfall in the judges’ retirement plan and advanced from general file April 7.
Read moreStep therapy exception authorized
Health care providers will have greater ability to prescribe treatments under a bill passed March 25.
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Bills would strengthen pharmacy benefit manager regulation
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard joint testimony March 2 on two bills that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Nebraska.
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Step therapy exception bill clears first round
Health care providers would have greater ability to prescribe treatments not covered by health insurance under a bill advanced from general file March 2.
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