State-funded nursing care for family, friends approved
A bill meant to clarify permitted practices under the Nebraska Nurse Practitioner Act was given final approval April 4. Hoskins
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Bill clarifies regulation of ancillary auto products
Senators gave final approval April 4 to a bill meant to clarify the regulatory framework for motor vehicle ancillary product
Read MoreTax refunds on nonirrigated land advanced
Landowners would be eligible for occupation tax refunds under a bill advanced from general file April 4. Currently, natural resource
Read MoreBill to create new prenatal program clears first round
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 3 that would establish a program to offer prenatal services to low-income
Read More“Bath salts” drug banned
A bill passed April 2 makes the drug known as “bath salts” an illegal substance. LB670 originally dealt with the
Read MoreSenators’ salaries, term limits will be decided by voters
Two constitutional changes passed by the Legislature April 4 will be placed on the November 2012 general election ballot for
Read MoreMedian value will no longer appear on property valuation notices
Notifications of property valuation will be changed by a bill passed by the Legislature April 4. Currently, when a property
Read MoreRespiratory therapy services extended to health professionals
Additional health professionals can order respiratory therapy services due to a bill passed by the Legislature April 4. LB788, introduced
Read MoreYouth rehabilitation centers will see increased collaboration
A bill that will promote administrative collaboration at each of the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers (YRTCs) was passed
Read MoreClarification of farm home site valuations passed
The comparable properties that may be used in farm home site valuations is clarified under a bill passed by the
Read MoreLonger combination vehicles will have special permits
Permits will be granted for longer vehicles hauling seasonally harvested products under a bill passed by the Legislature April 4.
Read MoreUnclaimed military medal bill approved
Senators passed a bill April 4 meant to address the handling of unclaimed military medals. Under LB819, introduced by Bellevue
Read MoreCheckoff increases approved
Senators gave final approval April 4 to bills increasing checkoff funds for commercial wheat and corn sales. LB905, introduced by
Read MoreFine deductions from bonds approved
Senators passed a bill April 4 that authorizes the deduction of fines or costs from a defendant’s bond. Under LB722,
Read MoreBill to increase natural gas capacity approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 4 that allows jurisdictional utilities to construct and authorize natural gas pipeline facilities. Under LB1115,
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