Child welfare oversight changes passed
A bill seeking changes to oversight of the state’s child welfare system passed May 29. LB269, introduced by Lincoln Sen.
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State contract transparency approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 29 to a bill intended to increase transparency in the expenditure of state funds. LB429,
Read MoreFoster care reimbursement increased
Senators gave final approval May 29 to a bill intended to overhaul Nebraska’s foster care reimbursement rate system. LB530, introduced
Read MoreClimate report approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 29 to a bill that changes duties of the state’s climate committee. LB583, introduced by
Read MoreChildren’s behavioral health bill approved
Senators gave final approval May 29 to a bill intended to expand the use of telehealth services to address children’s
Read MoreChild care subsidy quality assurance program approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 29 to a bill aimed at creating a comprehensive system for assessing and promoting quality
Read MorePlan to contain future wildfires adopted
Senators passed a bill May 29 that establishes new procedures for fighting and preventing wildfires. LB634, introduced by Hyannis Sen.
Read MoreWater task force created
Lawmakers passed a bill May 29 that creates a task force concerning the long-term sustainability of state water resources. LB517,
Read MoreRemedial Adult Education Innovation Act passed
Senators passed a bill May 29 that provides assistance to institutions that offer high school equivalency programs. LB366, introduced by
Read MoreJuvenile service project passed
Senators passed a bill May 29 that expands the Nebraska Juvenile Service Delivery Project statewide through a three-step process beginning
Read MoreIncarcerated parent pilot program passed
Senators approved a bill May 29 that funds a pilot program for the state Department of Correctional Services to improve
Read MoreChanges to employee stock ownership plans adopted
Senators passed a bill May 29 that creates a state definition of shareholder for purposes of employee stock ownership plans
Read MoreSix new state patrol positions approved
Senators passed a bill May 29 that creates six new State Patrol positions to improve enforcement of liquor laws. LB579,
Read MoreNebraska Opportunity Grant Act changes adopted
Senators passed a bill May 29 that changes the income qualifications for receiving need-based aid for undergraduate students under the
Read MoreWind energy incentive, sales tax limitation passed
Senators passed a bill May 29 to incentivize companies that create sources of renewable energy to locate in Nebraska. LB104,
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