Omnibus health licensing bill amended, advanced
An omnibus health care licensure bill was amended and advanced from select file April 3.
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Telehealth insurance bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 3 to a bill that would prohibit insurance providers from excluding coverage for a service based solely on its deliverance through telehealth.
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Anti-abortion license plates approved after cloture
Senators passed a bill April 3 that requires the state Department of Motor Vehicles to design and make available license plates with a “choose life” theme.
Read MoreEducation omnibus bill amended, advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 31 to a bill that would, as amended, offer financial protection to students of for-profit schools, require trained lifeguards at swimming pools used by schools and place voluntary termination agreements under school district levy limits.
Read MoreRevenue changes to homestead exemption, housing advanced
A bill that would determine when interest accrues after a homestead exemption is rejected was amended March 30 to include provisions from several tax-related bills.
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Bill to end voter waiting period advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 31 that would restore voting rights upon completion of a felony sentence or probation. Current law requires a two-year waiting period.
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Drug overdose immunity amended, advanced
A bill that would provide legal immunity to anyone seeking help for a drug overdose was amended March 30 to include provisions of several bills addressing controlled substances.
Read MoreDonation of Norfolk property to community college advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a bill that would direct the state to donate 43 acres of excess land at the Norfolk Regional Center to Northeast Community College.
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Injunctions for hybrid seed corn violations advanced
A restraining order or injunction could be imposed against anyone who sells or represents corn seed as a hybrid variety that does not meet identity standards under a bill advanced from general file March 30.
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Update to nursing home flu shot requirements advanced
A bill that would expand a requirement for the offering of onsite flu shots in Nebraska was advanced to select file March 30.
Read MoreDHHS clean-up bill advanced
A bill intended to improve the efficiency of the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was advanced from general file March 30.
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Stronger human trafficking penalties advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 29 to a bill that would address the increase of human trafficking in the state.
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Newborn health screening updates advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 30 that would change provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
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Corrective action audit report requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 28 to a bill intended to make audited agencies more responsive to recommendations by the state auditor’s office.
Read MoreCar title and registration updates amended, advanced
A bill enabling car dealers to electronically provide titling and registration services was amended March 28 to include provisions of several transportation-related bills.
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