Bill would remove salon alcohol ban
Hair salons and nail and body art studios in Nebraska could offer alcoholic beverages to customers under a bill heard Jan. 17 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Sen. Merv Riepe
Session Review: Health and Human Services
Budget concerns related to the provision of public benefits, reduction of licensure requirements and regulation of prescription drugs were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreDevelopmental disability changes approved
Several changes related to services for individuals with developmental disabilities were approved under a bill passed May 18.
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Developmental disability changes amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended a bill May 16 to change provisions of developmental disability services in Nebraska.
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Short-term disability program retained, developmental disability changes advance
A bill introduced to end Nebraska’s short-term disability program was amended May 15 to remove that provision and add others related to developmental disability services in Nebraska.
Read MoreChild care rate adjustment delayed
A bill that delays rate changes for child care subsidy providers was given final approval May 11.
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Delay in child care rate adjustment amended, advanced
A bill that would delay rate changes for child care subsidy providers was amended and advanced from select file May 8.
Read MoreDevelopmental disability provider methodology bill approved
A bill that would ensure Nebraska compliance with federal regulations related to certain developmental disability facilities was passed May 3.
Read MoreHHS 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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Developmental disability provider methodology bill advanced
A bill that would ensure Nebraska compliance with federal regulations related to certain developmental disability facilities advanced from general file April 11.
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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Delayed child care rate adjustment amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 22 to a bill that would delay rate changes for child care subsidy providers.
Read MoreBill would raise age for tobacco, vaping products
A bill that would raise the legal age from 18 to 21 to purchase cigarettes, cigars, vapor products, alternative nicotine products and smokeless tobacco was heard Feb. 13 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read MoreLicensed practical nurse changes proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would allow licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to provide intravenous (IV) therapy.
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Adjustments, cuts to HHS programs proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on four bills that would make adjustments and cuts to programs in the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services.
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