Session Review: Urban Affairs
Utility district elections, redevelopment, zoning ordinances and city financing were among the urban affairs issues taken up by lawmakers this
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Nurse practitioner bill vetoed
Gov. Dave Heineman vetoed a bill April 22 that would have changed practice agreement requirements for nurse practitioners in Nebraska.
Read MoreSession ends, 17 senators depart
The second session of the 103rd Legislature adjourned sine die April 17. Seventeen senators are leaving the Legislature due to
Read MoreSynthetic drug ban, assault penalties passed
Senators approved an amended bill April 17 that updates the list of banned synthetic drug compounds in Nebraska. The bill
Read MoreEmergency act changes passed
Lawmakers approved a bill April 17 that limits the governor’s authority during a state of emergency. LB390, introduced by Imperial
Read MoreMilitary Honor license plates passed
Specialty license plates are available to current and former military personnel under a bill passed by lawmakers April 17. Introduced
Read MoreWorkers’ comp, unemployment bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that affects workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits. LB961, as introduced by Omaha Sen. Tanya
Read MoreSuicide prevention training, safety director approved
School staff members will receive annual training on suicide awareness and prevention under a bill passed by the Legislature April
Read MoreNurse practitioner changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 17 to a bill intended to address the shortage of primary care providers in rural
Read MoreOmnibus banking measure approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 17 to a bill related to the processing of tangible and intangible property. Among other
Read MoreOptometrist scope of practice expanded
Senators passed a bill April 17 dealing with optometrist’s scope of practice in Nebraska. LB526, introduced by Omaha Sen. Sara
Read MoreSpecial education Medicaid reimbursement approved
Senators passed a bill April 17 that allows schools to seek reimbursement for a broader array of services delivered to
Read MoreCoverage for autism spectrum disorders approved
Senators passed a bill April 17 that requires insurance coverage for children with autism spectrum disorders. LB254, originally introduced by
Read MoreWorkers’ comp, unemployment bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that affects workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits. LB961, as introduced by Omaha Sen. Tanya
Read MoreSuicide prevention training advanced
School staff members would receive annual training on suicide awareness and prevention under a bill advanced from select file April
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