Brand Committee fees, membership updated
A bill that raises Nebraska Brand Committee inspection fees and updates committee operations received final approval from lawmakers April 10.
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Electrical licensing penalties, deadlines updated
Lawmakers approved a bill April 10 that increases certain penalties for violations of the State Electrical Act and updates licensure renewal deadlines.
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Medicaid managed care carve-out approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that changes the reimbursement structure for skilled nursing services provided to certain long-term care Medicaid recipients in Nebraska.
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Licensure for internationally trained physicians approved
Internationally trained physicians will have an alternative licensure pathway to practice medicine in Nebraska under a bill passed April 10.
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Crime victim protections broadened
Crime victims’ rights and legal protections were broadened under a bill approved by lawmakers April 10.
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HHS licensure package approved
A package of health and human services proposals was given final approval by lawmakers April 10.
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Omnibus health services bill clears final round
Lawmakers passed a measure April 10 that makes a number of changes to health service provision in Nebraska.
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Tribal customary adoption bill clears final round
A measure that recognizes tribal customary adoptions in Nebraska law received final approval April 10.
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Eminent domain carve-out created for private power plants
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 intended to encourage private developers to build dedicated power plants for large-scale electricity users.
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Youth reentry program created
Lawmakers gave final approval April 10 to a measure aimed at easing the transition for Nebraska youth leaving detention, residential placement or probation supervision.
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Municipal development package approved
An Urban Affairs Committee package that allows Nebraska cities and villages of all sizes to create stand-alone land banks cleared the final round of debate April 10.
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Human relations teaching certificate change approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that changes a human relations training requirement for some Nebraska educators.
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Election law omnibus approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 10 to an omnibus election bill.
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Transportation omnibus measure passed
An infrastructure development investment program will provide state loans for city and county transportation projects under a measure passed by lawmakers April 10.
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Battery storage framework, large load regulations approved
Senators passed a measure April 10 that creates a regulatory framework for privately developed battery energy storage facilities and allows public utilities to set standards for new customers with large energy demands.
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