The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on two bills that would affect the educational structure and facility operational dates at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers.
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The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on five bills, all introduced by the committee, to address youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska.
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A measure that would establish legislative oversight of the state’s residential juvenile facilities was considered Feb. 4 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreSenators introduced 55 measures on the eighth day of bill introduction Jan. 21.
Among the measures introduced were:
LB1058, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Sara Howard, which would adopt the Population Health Information Act;
Read MorePublic benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreLawmakers approved a bill April 29 that makes several changes to the state’s drug monitoring program.
Read MoreA bill that would require residential child care workers to submit to a new federally mandated background check advanced from general file April 23.
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Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 8 that would make several changes to the state’s drug monitoring program.
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Nebraska schools would be required to teach students about the Holocaust under a bill heard March 18 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill March 15 that waives initial licensing fees for a variety of health professions under the Uniform Credentialing Act.
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Senators advanced from general file a bill Feb. 21 that would waive initial licensing fees for a variety of health professions under the Uniform Credentialing Act.
Read MorePeople would be responsible for keeping their pets safe in extreme weather under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 20.
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The Executive Board considered four proposals regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process Feb. 14.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 13 that would make several changes to a state program designed to combat opioid addiction.
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Young adults, low-income earners and those associated with the military would not have to pay certain occupational licensing fees under a bill considered Feb. 6 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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