Guardianship program adopted
Senators passed a bill March 27 creating a state office to offer legal guardianship for Nebraskans who lack other options.
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Sen. Colby Coash
Guardianship, adoption clarifications advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 20 that would change several statutes relating to children. LB908, introduced by
Read MoreOfficial guardianship program advanced
A new state office would offer legal guardianship for elderly and disabled Nebraskans who lack other options under a bill
Read MorePlacement of native foster children discussed
Improving native foster children’s connection to their culture is the purpose of legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.
Read MoreIncrease in Medicaid personal allowance proposed
Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities would receive an increase in their personal needs allowance under a bill
Read MoreCreation of guardianship office proposed
Nebraskans requiring guardians could turn to the state under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29. LB920, introduced
Read MorePeace officer protection bill advances
Disarming a law enforcement officer would be specifically acknowledged as a crime in Nebraska, under legislation advanced by the Unicameral
Read MoreChild care licensure and kinship foster care changes approved
Senators passed a bill May 21 intended to remove obstacles to foster care placement. LB265, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Colby
Read MoreChild care licensure requirement added to foster care bill
A bill intended to remove obstacles to foster care placement was returned to select file for an amendment May 10.
Read MoreProposal to remove foster care placement barriers advances
A bill intended to remove obstacles to foster care placement advanced from general file April 5. Lincoln Sen. Colby Coash,
Read MoreAlternative response for low-risk children proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human
Read MoreProof of age bill passed
Senators passed a bill March 1 that allows nonresidents to use a state-issued identification card to purchase alcohol. To purchase
Read MoreCoverage for autism spectrum disorders proposed
Applied behavior analysis and other treatment for autism spectrum disorders would be covered by insurance under a bill heard Feb.
Read MoreProgram extension proposed for Commission on Indian Affairs
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would authorize the Nebraska Commission
Read MoreProof of age bill advances
Senators advanced a bill from general file Feb. 1 that would allow nonresidents to use a state-issued identification card to
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