Child care provider assistance narrowed, advanced
A bill that would create a new category of eligibility for Nebraska child care providers under the Child Care Subsidy program was amended and advanced from general file Feb. 21.
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Changes to opioid fund usage advanced
Rules governing a fund that contains state settlement dollars related to the opioid crisis would be modified to allow grants to local public health programs under a bill given first-round approval Feb. 21.
Read MoreBill seeks additional ARPA funds for affordable housing
A bill that would direct millions in federal ARPA funds toward tackling the state’s affordable housing shortage was considered by the Appropriations Committee Feb. 20.
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911 outage reporting, hearing requirements proposed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill intended to help state regulators investigate 911 service system outages.
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Media literacy requirements proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would require Nebraska school districts to incorporate media literacy education into K-12 curriculum.
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Bill would redirect ARPA funds to behavioral health provider support
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that seeks to repurpose unused federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide training and support opportunities for behavioral health students and professionals.
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Income tax exclusion for guard members advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 20 to a bill intended to help recruit and retain Nebraska National Guard members.
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Bill to prioritize Nebraska detasseling crews clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 meant to clarify how seed corn companies solicit bids for contract labor for roguing — eliminating undesired corn plants — and detasseling in Nebraska.
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Proposals would clarify legislative oversight, create special committee
The Executive Board considered two measures Feb. 14 that were introduced in response to a 2023 attorney general’s opinion that cast doubt on the constitutionality of legislative oversight offices.
Read MoreEnhanced breast cancer screening coverage proposed
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a measure that would change coverage requirements for screening mammography and breast examinations for Nebraska insurance providers.
Read MoreMedicaid coverage for doulas proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would provide Medicaid coverage for doula services in Nebraska.
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Hospital assessment program clears first round
A bill intended to increase Medicaid payments to Nebraska hospitals without the use of additional general fund dollars was amended and advanced to select file Feb. 15.
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Health benefit plans for agricultural nonprofits considered
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to provide affordable health benefits to Nebraska farmers and ranchers.
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Bill aims to aid victims, curb online explicit content
A bill that would expand current law to aid minors and victims of sex trafficking and sexual assault who have been exploited through online explicit content was considered Feb. 14 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Incentives for reducing synthetic fertilizer use discussed
Nebraska farmers could receive incentives for reducing their synthetic, commercial fertilizer use and incorporating innovative technology into their farming practices under a bill considered Feb. 13 by the Agriculture Committee.
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