Measure to address surprise medical bills approved
Lawmakers passed on final reading a bill that would reduce “surprise billing” for emergency medical care July 21.
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Omnibus labor bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill July 21 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.
Read MoreCompensation for amateur athletes approved
Nebraska college and university athletes can earn income under a bill passed by the Legislature July 21.
Read MoreMunicipal borrowing options expanded
Senators passed a bill July 21 that allows cities and villages to borrow money after a calamity.
Read MoreData collection program to improve broadband availability approved
Lawmakers passed a bill July 21 that will help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
Read MoreOmnibus banking bill passed
A bill that updates Nebraska banking law passed July 21.
Read MoreFree park entry permit for disabled veterans approved
Certain disabled veterans may apply for a free lifetime state park entry permit under a bill passed by lawmakers July 21.
Read MoreOmnibus judiciary bill clears second round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file July 20 that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
Read MoreNew checkoff program amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill July 20 that would create a checkoff program for Nebraska dry pea and lentil growers.
Read MoreOmnibus health licensure bill clears second round
A Health and Human Services omnibus bill was amended and advanced from select file July 20.
Read MoreInjury leave for school employees amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval July 20 to a bill under which school employees would receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work.
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Amended youth center reforms advance
A bill to codify guidelines for youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was amended and advanced to final reading July 20.
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Legislative session resumes
Senators reconvened at the State Capitol July 20 to complete the second session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreCommittee to hold confirmation hearings
The Health and Human Services Committee will hold confirmation hearings for gubernatorial appointees to three state boards and commissions May
Read MoreNebraska Legislature to reconvene in July
Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk announced May 18 that he will call senators back into session July 20.
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