Investigational drug use approved
Drugs in U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials may be used by eligible Nebraska patients under a bill passed April 18.
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Omnibus occupational licensure bill approved
A bill that makes numerous changes to licensure requirements for health-related occupations passed April 18.
Read MoreOmnibus public health measure passed
Lawmakers passed an omnibus public health measure April 18.
Read MoreDevelopmental disability entitlement altered, aging resource center pilot extended
An entitlement that prioritized services for high school graduates with developmental disabilities was eliminated by a bill passed April 18.
Read MoreBottle club licensure, liquor law bill approved
Bottle clubs are required to be licensed under a bill given final approval April 18.
Read MoreSenators appointed to mental health oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new State-Licensed Care Facilities Oversight Committee April 18.
Read MoreOPS, omnibus retirement bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that makes numerous changes to the state’s retirement plans.
Read MoreStronger scrutiny approved in police misconduct cases
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that eliminates certain conflicts of interest and provides accountability and transparency in Nebraska State Patrol investigations.
Read MoreOperation of autonomous vehicles approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that will allow driverless cars to travel on the state’s roads.
Read MoreChanges approved for workers’ compensation settlements
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that will help injured workers receive settlement payments more efficiently.
Read MoreBill sends Cather, Chief Standing Bear to U.S. Capitol
Two different icons will represent Nebraska at the U.S. Capitol under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
Read MoreChild custody cannot be denied due to disability
The Legislature passed a bill April 18 that protects the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
Read MorePeriodic legislative review of occupational licensing laws approved
The Legislature will regularly review Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws under a bill passed April 18.
Read MoreCivil liability for foster care misrepresentation approved
The state Department of Health and Human Services can be held liable in certain civil proceedings under a bill passed by the Legislature April 18.
Read MoreTax incentive approved for workforce housing construction
Certain cities may use tax increment financing to support the construction of workforce housing under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
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