Tribal customary adoption bill clears first round
A measure that would recognize tribal customary adoptions in Nebraska law received first-round approval March 31.
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Reworked postcard hearing process, other tax measures advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a package of tax-related bills that includes a measure intended to ensure earlier public engagement in local taxing and spending decisions.
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Insurance coverage for certain pediatric disorders clears first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file March 31 that would require Nebraska insurers to cover treatments for two related pediatric autoimmune disorders that manifest as mental health disorders.
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Ag foreign threat protection bill narrowed, advanced
A measure aimed at protecting the state’s agricultural sector and infrastructure from foreign adversary threats was narrowed and given first-round approval March 30.
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Permanent expansion of child care assistance clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 30 that would eliminate a scheduled sunset date on expanded eligibility for the state’s Child Care Subsidy program.
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Firefighter work comp bill stalls after failed cloture vote
A measure that would provide workers’ compensation benefits to certain firefighters who develop some cancers stalled March 30 after an attempt to shut off debate and force a vote on the bill failed.
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Reading improvement bill advanced with retention changes
A measure aimed at strengthening support for young Nebraska students who struggle with reading earned first-round approval March 26 after lawmakers amended it to include more parental input.
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Managed care carve-out for certain long-term care clients narrowed, advanced
A bill that would change the reimbursement structure for skilled nursing services provided to certain long-term care Medicaid recipients in Nebraska was narrowed and given first-round approval March 25.
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Judiciary omnibus given first-round approval
A bill aimed at deterring frivolous or harassing litigation against Nebraska political subdivisions received first-round approval March 25 after being amended to become an omnibus judiciary measure.
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Licensure advanced for internationally trained physicians
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill that seeks to create an alternative licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians to practice medicine in Nebraska.
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Omnibus health services bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 23 to a bill that would make a number of changes to health services provision in Nebraska after amending it to remove a proposal related to youth treatment facilities.
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Budget adjustment bill clears second round without private scholarship, extended child care funding
Lawmakers succeeded March 26 in their third attempt to move the main budget adjustment proposal to the final round of debate after removing funding for private school scholarships and expanded eligibility for the state’s Child Care Subsidy program for low-income families.
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Ethanol board, fuel tax updates clear first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a measure March 24 aimed at modernizing the structure and funding of Nebraska’s ethanol oversight system.
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Ag privacy bill amended to include AI protections, advanced
A measure aimed at creating comprehensive privacy protections for Nebraska agricultural data was amended to include regulation of conversational artificial intelligence before clearing first-round debate March 24.
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Main budget adjustment bill stalls after second failed cloture vote
Lawmakers fell short March 25 in their second attempt to move the main budget adjustment proposal to the final round of debate.
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