Medicaid translation requirement approved
A bill that requires the state to provide coverage for all necessary translation and interpretation services for individuals who receive Medicaid passed April 11.
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Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh
Extended preservation of sexual assault forensic evidence advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 2 to a proposal that would allow individuals who have undergone a sexual assault forensic examination to request law enforcement to preserve their forensic evidence for an additional 20 years.
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Medicaid translation requirement clears first round
A bill that would require the state to provide coverage for all necessary translation and interpretation services for individuals who receive Medicaid was broadened and advanced from the first round of debate March 7.
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Bill would require annual TANF report
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 28 that seeks to increase transparency regarding the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program funds.
Read MoreExtended preservation of sexual assault forensic evidence considered
Individuals who have undergone a forensic examination following a reported sexual assault could request that law enforcement preserve that forensic
Read MoreDay five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreDoula services considered for incarcerated women, juvenile offenders
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 22 on a bill that would create a pilot program to offer doula services for pregnant incarcerated individuals and juvenile offenders.
Read MoreCapitol weapons ban considered
A bill introduced in the Judiciary Committee March 16 would prohibit possession of deadly weapons in the Nebraska State Capitol and on surrounding Capitol grounds.
Read MoreDirect cash assistance increase proposed
A bill intended to increase access to direct cash assistance for low-income families in Nebraska was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee March 8.
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State would reimburse schools for meal costs
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to ensure that Nebraska public schools serve free meals to all students.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Child welfare reform, licensure requirements and vaccine exemptions were among the measures considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
Read MoreDevelopmental disability waiver approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 13 intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska.
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Developmental disability waiver advances
A bill intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska advanced from select file Feb. 1.
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Homeowner notification prior to excavation considered
Excavators would be required to give notice to homeowners prior to breaking ground under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 25.
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Session Review: Executive Board
The Executive Board advanced measures this session that established legislative committees to investigate a child welfare contract and provide oversight to the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, as well as a task force to study implementation of a mental health crisis line.
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