Bill introduction begins
Senators reconvened Jan. 5 to begin introduction of new bills.
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Sen. Matt Williams
Session Review: Education
Measures to create a school safety reporting system, establish a statewide farm-to-school program and require schools to create health plans for students with seizure disorders were among the proposals advanced by the Education Committee this session.
Read moreStatewide school safety reporting system approved
Lawmakers approved a statewide school safety reporting program May 19.
Read moreStatewide school safety reporting system amended, advanced
Lawmakers adopted an amendment to change the funding source for a proposed school safety pilot program before giving the bill second-round approval April 6.
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Statewide school safety reporting system advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to a bill that would broaden an existing school safety pilot program.
Read moreStatewide school threat reporting system considered
Nebraska would broaden an existing school safety pilot program under a bill considered Feb. 9 by the Education Committee.
Read moreBill to prevent new methodology for Medicaid rate changes advanced
A bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process advanced from general file July 27.
Read moreOmnibus banking bill passed
A bill that updates Nebraska banking law passed July 21.
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Omnibus banking bill clears first round
A bill that would make several updates to Nebraska banking law was amended to become an omnibus banking bill and advanced from general file Feb. 18.
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Bill would prevent new methodology for Medicaid rate changes
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 12 that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process.
Read moreBill aims to protect vulnerable adults, seniors
Seniors and vulnerable adults would have greater protection from financial fraud under a bill discussed Jan. 28 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Expanded duties sought for physician assistants
A bill to change the scope of practice for physician assistants was discussed Jan. 24 during a Health and Human Services Committee hearing.
Read moreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Insurance coverage for children’s hearing aids and behavioral health services were addressed this session, along with regulation of automatic teller machine fees and real estate licenses.
Read moreEnhanced tax sale certificate notification requirements approved
Senators passed a bill March 21 meant to ensure that homeowners receive sufficient notice that they may lose their property due to unpaid taxes.
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Enhanced tax sale certificate notification requirements advanced
A bill meant to ensure that homeowners receive sufficient notice that they may lose their property due to unpaid taxes advanced from general file March 12.
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