Banking cleanup bill clears first round
Lawmakers amended a technical banking bill and added provisions of three additional measures before advancing the measure to the second round of debate April 9.
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Sen. Mike Jacobson
Cryptocurrency mining regulations amended, advanced
A bill intended to manage the impact of cryptocurrency mining operations on Nebraska’s electrical grid advanced to the second round of debate April 3 after lawmakers amended it to remove a proposed excise tax.
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HMO assessment program approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 3 to a bill intended to increase Medicaid provider reimbursement rates without the use of general fund dollars.
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Firefighter retirement updates approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 21 to a measure intended to refine changes approved last session to the retirement contribution rates for certain Nebraska firefighters.
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Geologist regulations updated
A bill intended to modernize the licensing and regulation of professional geologists working in Nebraska received final approval from lawmakers Feb. 21.
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Cryptocurrency mining tax considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill intended to manage the impact of cryptocurrency mining operations on Nebraska’s electrical grid.
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HMO assessment program advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill intended to increase Medicaid provider reimbursement rates without the use of general fund dollars.
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HMO assessment program considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill intended to increase Medicaid provider reimbursement rates without the use of general fund dollars.
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Update to firefighter retirement changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 31 to a measure intended to refine changes approved last session to the retirement contribution rates for certain Nebraska firefighters.
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Geologist regulation changes clear first round
A bill that would update state law governing the licensure and regulation of professional geologists working in Nebraska received first-round approval from lawmakers Jan. 30.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 194 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 22.
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Session Review: Appropriations Committee
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget, approved a number of claims against the state and authorized millions in state dollars for private school K-12 scholarships this session.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Measures to address Medicaid coverage, child care provider shortages and the opioid epidemic were among those considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
Read MoreHospital assessment program approved
A bill intended to increase Medicaid payments to Nebraska hospitals by accessing federal matching funds through an assessment program was approved by lawmakers March 21.
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Hospital assessment program clears first round
A bill intended to increase Medicaid payments to Nebraska hospitals without the use of additional general fund dollars was amended and advanced to select file Feb. 15.
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