Earlier parole eligibility clears first round
A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was advanced from general file Aug. 4.
Read MoreA bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was advanced from general file Aug. 4.
Read MoreA bill on final reading that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was amended Aug. 3 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
Read MoreA bill to allow emergency medical service providers to restock prescription medications from local hospital pharmacies was expanded and advanced from general file July 27.
Read MoreA bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process advanced from general file July 27.
Read MoreA bill that would change provider notification procedures for state-contracted managed care companies that deliver Medicaid services advanced from general file July 22.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
Read MoreLawmakers did not advance a bill from general file Feb. 11 that would establish a registry and a minimum standard of competence for surgical technologists.
Read MoreLawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from general file Jan. 30 designed to address a shortage of dental care providers in rural areas.
Read MoreSenators debated a bill Jan. 15 and 21 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
Read MoreSenators introduced 31 measures on the seventh day of bill introduction Jan. 16.
Among the proposals were:
LB1022, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Matt Hansen, which would provide for election of election commissioners and eliminate certain deputy positions;
Read MorePublic benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreSenators expanded license plate options and addressed call spoofing and a number of infrastructure concerns this year.
Read MoreLawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill May 21 that would authorize adjustments to state employee work schedules to allow participation in approved youth mentoring programs.
Read MoreA bill that would require medical providers to provide additional information to women seeking abortions stalled on general file April 29.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill April 9 intended to increase assistance available to startup companies through the state Department of Economic Development.
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