Budget bills amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 19 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreLawmakers gave second-round approval March 19 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreA bill to harmonize broadband internet standards advanced to the second round of debate March 18 after lawmakers amended it to include provisions of several other bills related to telecommunications.
Read MoreA bill that seeks to increase access to child care in Nebraska was expanded and given first-round approval March 4.
Read MoreA bill that would provide short-term housing with supportive medical services for eligible adults experiencing homelessness advanced from general file Feb. 15.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that seeks to incentivize creation of on-site child care services in the state’s nursing and assisted living facilities.
Read MoreFollowing consideration of more than a dozen measures over five days of debate, lawmakers ended their discussion Jan. 19 of
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 4 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MorePet insurance, expanded access to preventive health screenings and creation of a “regulatory sandbox” topped the list of measures considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read MoreMeasures intended to restrict abortion and gender affirming care for minors, address the state’s health care workforce shortage and increase access to behavioral health services were among the proposals considered by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreLawmakers voted May 31 to override a gubernatorial veto and increase funding to the state auditor’s office, but all other line-item vetoes were sustained.
Read MoreSenators passed a measure June 1 that makes a variety of changes and updates to regulations governing a number of Nebraska industries.
Read MoreAn omnibus health services proposal on final reading was amended to include maternal and child health protections after lawmakers voted to return it to select file May 24.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill May 18 that implements a new statewide delivery model for behavioral health service provision in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval this week to three components of the state’s $12.975 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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