Health care database bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 23 to a bill intended to promote transparency in the cost and quality of health
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Sen. Jeremy Nordquist
Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Legislation pertaining to federal health care reform and the state’s new health benefit exchange topped the list of insurance issues
Read MoreSession Review: Retirement Systems
Lawmakers made several changes to the state’s retirement systems this session. LB306, introduced by Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist, extends an
Read MoreChanges to judges’ retirement contributions adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill May 29 that extends an increase in Nebraska judges’ retirement contribution rates. LB306, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreSenators override veto; school retirement plan changes adopted
Lawmakers successfully overrode a veto May 14 of a bill that makes changes to the state’s school retirement plans. LB553,
Read MoreOversight for insurance exchange passed
Senators gave final approval May 10 to a bill intended to provide state-based oversight for Nebraska’s health insurance exchange. Under
Read MoreSchool retirement plan changes passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 7 that makes changes to the state’s school retirement plans. LB553, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreJudges’ retirement rate increase amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 25 to a bill that would extend an increase in Nebraska judges’ retirement contribution rates.
Read MoreOversight for insurance exchange amended, advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill intended to create state-based oversight for Nebraska’s health insurance exchange. Under
Read MoreSchool retirement plan changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 18 to a bill that would make changes to the state’s school retirement plans. LB553,
Read MoreJudges’ retirement rate increase advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 10 to a bill that would extend an increase in Nebraska judges’ retirement contribution rates.
Read MoreInternal Revenue Code changes to state retirement plans advance
Senators gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would make technical changes to state retirement provisions. The Nebraska
Read MoreEligibility extension for adoption, foster care proposed
The Judiciary Committee held a joint hearing March 14 on two bills that would prohibit sexual orientation discrimination in adoption
Read MoreAuthority sought for schools to seek additional Medicaid reimbursement
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 14 on a measure that would allow schools to seek Medicaid
Read MoreSchool-based health centers proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 12 that would allow a school-based health center to serve as a child’s primary
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