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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Sen. Matt Williams
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.
Read moreEnhanced tax sale certificate notification requirements proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill meant to ensure that homeowners receive sufficient notice that they may lose their property due to unpaid taxes.
Read moreOmnibus occupational licensure bill approved
A bill that makes numerous changes to licensure requirements for health-related occupations passed April 18.
Read moreOmnibus occupational licensure bill advanced
A bill that would allow pharmacies in Nebraska to provide remote drug dispensing was amended to become an omnibus health and human services licensure measure and advanced from general file March 27.
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Bill would authorize remote drug dispensing
Pharmacies in Nebraska could provide remote drug dispensing under a bill heard Jan. 18 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreGrants to address rural housing shortage authorized
Grant funds for communities looking to address workforce housing shortages were authorized under legislation passed April 24.
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Grants to address rural housing shortage advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 22 to a bill that would provide grant funds to communities looking to address workforce housing shortages.
Read moreComprehensive banking law updates adopted
A comprehensive update of Nebraska’s banking laws was approved March 23.
Read moreComprehensive banking law updates amended, advanced
A comprehensive update of Nebraska’s banking laws was amended and advanced from select file March 16.
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