HHS clean-up bill approved
A bill intended to improve the efficiency of the state Department of Health and Human Services was given final approval April 24.
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Donation of Norfolk property to community college approved
A bill that directs the state to donate 43 acres of excess land at the Norfolk Regional Center to Northeast Community College passed April 24.
Read MoreEx-felon voter waiting period eliminated
A bill that restores voting rights upon completion of a felony sentence or probation was given final approval April 24.
Read MoreNursing home flu shot requirements expanded
A requirement for offering onsite flu shots in Nebraska was expanded by a bill passed April 24.
Read MorePerinatal hospice bill approved
A bill that would provide information regarding perinatal hospice to a pregnant woman diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly was passed April 24.
Read MoreBiotech startup funds, economic development task force approved
The Legislature gave final approval to a bill April 24 that provides financial assistance to the state’s bioscience industry.
Read MoreAgencies must report corrective action after audit
A bill intended to make audited agencies more responsive to recommendations by the state auditor’s office was passed April 24.
Read MoreVeterans’ services to be consolidated
A bill to consolidate veterans’ services in Nebraska was given final approval April 24.
Read MoreBreast density notification required
A bill that requires mammography patients to be notified of their breast density was given final approval by lawmakers April 24.
Read MoreFirst responders’ health insurance to be retained
Injured first responders can keep their health insurance coverage under a bill passed April 24.
Read MoreTourism commission to be restructured
A restructuring of the Nebraska Tourism Commission was approved by lawmakers April 24.
Read MorePharmacy regulations updated
State law regulating pharmacy practice in Nebraska was updated by a bill passed April 24.
Read MoreReporting authority expanded for inspector general
A bill that gives the inspector general of the Nebraska Correctional System expanded reporting capabilities was passed by the Legislature April 24.
Read MoreEmployment preference approved for military spouses
A bill intended to help military families become established in Nebraska was passed by the Legislature April 24.
Read MoreAeronautics, Roads departments to merge
Lawmakers passed a bill April 24 that creates a unified state transportation department.
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