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Sen. Rick Kolowski

Education 

Career-readiness, dual-credit education funding sought

February 4, 2020 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB1168 LB920

The Legislature would provide additional funding for career-readiness and dual-credit education initiatives under a proposal heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

In-school behavioral health reimbursement clarified

April 11, 2019 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB619

A bill that clarifies coverage of behavioral health services provided in a school setting passed April 11.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Clarification of in-school behavioral health reimbursement amended, advanced

April 2, 2019April 11, 2019 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB619

A bill that would require insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools advanced to final reading April 2.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Bill to clarify in-school behavioral health coverage advances

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB619

A bill requiring insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools received first-round approval March 18.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Greater polling place accessibility sought

March 15, 2019 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB733

The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would make polling sites more accessible to voters with limited mobility.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Texting while driving would become primary offense

March 6, 2019 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB620

Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would make texting while driving a more serious offense. 

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Clarification of in-school behavioral health coverage sought

March 6, 2019March 8, 2019 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB619

Insurance companies in Nebraska would be required to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools under a bill considered March 5 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.

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Judiciary 

Bill would curb residential solar energy bans

February 22, 2019 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB621

Residents governed by homeowners associations could not be prohibited from taking advantage of solar energy under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.

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Education 

Higher reimbursement rate proposed for special education expenses

January 31, 2018 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB876

The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would direct more state funding toward special education programs and support services.

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Appropriations 

More funding sought for education grant program

March 7, 2017 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB270

The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would provide additional funds for the Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) Grant Program Act.

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Sen. Rick Kolowski
Education 

Commission proposed to review school financing

March 7, 2017March 10, 2017 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB484

A new commission would be tasked with conducting an in-depth review of how Nebraska funds public schools under a bill heard by the Education Committee March 6.

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Sen. Rick Kolowski
Transportation and Telecommunications 

Bill would make texting while driving a primary offense

February 28, 2017 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB471

A police officer could stop and ticket a driver solely for texting while driving under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 27.

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Natural Resources 

Community solar project grants proposed

February 23, 2017 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB610

Nebraska communities could apply for a state grant to build solar energy projects under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 22.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Right of way clarification passed

April 13, 2016 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB716

A bill that clarifies right of way laws for bicyclists and pedestrians was passed April 13. LB716, introduced by Omaha

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Right of way clarification advanced

April 5, 2016 admin Sen. Rick Kolowski, LB716

A bill that would clarify right of way laws for bicyclists and pedestrians was advanced from general file April 4.

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