Annexation changes proposed
Smaller Nebraska towns would have more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding under a bill considered Feb. 18 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreSmaller Nebraska towns would have more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding under a bill considered Feb. 18 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on five bills, all introduced by the committee, to address youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska.
Read MoreA bill that would change provider notification procedures for state-contracted managed care companies that deliver Medicaid services was discussed Jan. 29 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreSenators introduced 22 measures on the sixth day of bill introduction Jan. 15.
LB1000, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would direct any registration fees from fantasy contests to the early childhood and childcare workforce;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce 52 new bills, including:
LB855, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Mike Moser, which would eliminate legislative confirmation for certain members of the Niobrara Council;
Read MoreInsurance coverage for children’s hearing aids and behavioral health services were addressed this session, along with regulation of automatic teller machine fees and real estate licenses.
Read MoreThe Education Committee considered proposals this session to update Nebraska’s civic education standards, reimburse school districts for mental and behavioral health expenses and authorize teachers to physically restrain violent students.
Read MoreLegislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MorePublic benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreThe Legislature voted May 30 to reauthorize a special legislative committee to examine certain state-licensed care facilities.
Read MoreA bill that delays the transition of long-term care facilities to the state’s Medicaid managed care program passed May 24.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill May 23 that extends a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
Read MoreA bill that would give teachers legal protection for defending themselves and others against violent students was advanced to general file May 21 after a successful procedural motion.
Read MoreA bill that would delay the transition of long-term care facilities to the state’s Medicaid managed care program advanced from select file May 21.
Read MoreSenators amended and advanced a bill May 13 that would extend a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
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