Developmental disability services evaluation proposed
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would require an evaluation of Nebraska’s developmental disability services system.
Read MoreMembers of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would require an evaluation of Nebraska’s developmental disability services system.
Read MoreNebraskans would have to agree in writing to receive certain stem cell therapies under a bill heard Jan. 21 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreA proposed congressional redistricting plan that would split Douglas County between the 1st and 2nd Congressional districts did not advance from general file Sept. 17 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreDigital asset management, step therapy, insurance parity and protection of vulnerable adults topped the list of issues heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee and addressed by the Legislature this session.
Read MoreSenators expanded state benefits for low-income Nebraskans, reformed youth rehabilitation and treatment centers and addressed a variety of licensure issues this session.
Read MoreA bill intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska did not advance from select file May 18 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
Read MoreA bill that would allocate state lottery funds to behavioral awareness and intervention training stalled on the second round of debate May 18 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreA bill that seeks to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska advanced from general file May 11.
Read MoreLawmakers placed limits on a bill to expand eligibility for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, before advancing it from select file April 28.
Read MoreA bill establishing educational standards at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus YRTC proposal and advanced from general file April 15.
Read MoreNebraskans have greater access to certain telehealth services under a bill passed April 15.
Read MoreSenators gave final approval April 15 to a bill that creates insurance parity for mental health services provided through telehealth in Nebraska.
Read MoreMore Nebraskans would be eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, under a bill advanced from general file April 14.
Read MoreFollowing discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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