Newborn health screening requirements updated
Lawmakers passed a bill April 24 that changes provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill April 24 that changes provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 29 to a bill that would address the increase of human trafficking in the state.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill March 30 that would change provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
Read MoreA cloture motion that would have forced a vote on the advancement of a bill to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement failed by one vote March 14.
Read MoreAfter four days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 3 to a bill that would make cuts to the state’s budget for the current fiscal year.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard combined testimony Feb. 2 on two bills that would change provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
Read MoreDrugs in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clinical trials could be used by eligible Nebraska patients under a bill heard Jan. 27 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreCreating a stronger deterrent to the crime of witness tampering was discussed during a hearing of the Judiciary Committee Jan. 19
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 11 to introduce new bills.
Among the 67 bills introduced were:
LB243, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Kate Bolz, which would require reporting of certain information concerning assaults that occur in state institutions;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 6 to introduce new bills.
Among the 33 bills introduced were:
LB104, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Kate Bolz, which would provide for a surrogate to make health care decisions;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 5 to begin introducing bills. Among the 95 bills introduced were: LB25, sponsored by Gretna Sen. John Murante, which would change provisions for presidential electors;
Read MoreChild welfare, licensure and credentialing requirements and a fourth attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreThe Legislature’s Executive Board announced appointments April 20 to special committees dealing with innovation, bioscience, tribal economic development, evidence testing
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill to final reading after four hours of debate April 4 that would reinstate a winner-take-all system
Read MoreA bill that would clarify right of way laws for bicyclists and pedestrians was advanced from general file April 4.
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