Measure to speed subcontractor payments advanced
A bill to hasten payments to builders and their subcontractors advanced from general file March 25. Introduced by Omaha Sen.
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Short-time compensation plan advanced
Employers could avoid permanent layoffs under a bill advanced from general file March 24. LB559, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath
Read MoreTax credit for historic building restoration amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file March 24 that would provide a nonrefundable tax credit to people
Read MoreAgency reporting changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill meant to strengthen state agency reporting requirements. LB719, introduced by Bellevue
Read MoreSuicide prevention training advanced
School staff members would receive annual training on suicide awareness and prevention under a bill advanced from general file March
Read MoreTelehealth added to delay of Medicaid changes
A bill that would postpone certain Medicaid authorization and payment changes was amended and advanced from select file March 25.
Read MoreDHHS fee increases advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 25 that would increase the fees that the state Department of Health and Human Services
Read MoreGrant, task force on aging advanced
A bill that would create a statewide task force on aging and seek federal grant funds was amended and advanced
Read MoreReplayed racing proceeds could go to education, property tax
A measure intended to pave the way for wagering on replayed horse races in Nebraska was returned from final reading
Read MoreSpecial education Medicaid reimbursement advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 24 that would allow schools to seek Medicaid reimbursement for a broader array of services
Read MoreNurse practitioner changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill intended to address the shortage of primary care providers in rural
Read MoreMUD district elections passed
Lawmakers passed a bill March 24 that authorizes district elections for the metropolitan utilities district (MUD) board of directors. LB1014,
Read MoreFarm equipment transportation rules advanced
Load restrictions would be relaxed for farm equipment haulers under a bill advanced to select file March 24. LB1039, introduced
Read MoreClimate study group parameters advanced
Some duties of the state’s climate study group would be changed under a bill advanced to select file March 24.
Read MoreBill would ensure coverage for carbon monoxide
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill March 24 that would ensure homeowners receive additional insurance protections. Currently, some homeowner
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