Omnibus health and human services bill passed
A measure that makes changes to health licensure and creates an advisory council passed April 12.
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Holocaust education bill narrowed, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust was amended to remove a provision related to slavery in America after lawmakers voted to return it to select file April 11.
Read MoreFunds approved for behavioral health residency program, AltEn study
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 intended to boost behavioral health provider capacity in underserved areas of Nebraska and fund continuation of a study of the impacts of the AltEn ethanol plant in Mead.
Read MoreTIF review changes approved
A bill establishing expedited review of so-called “micro” tax-increment financing projects passed April 12.
Read MoreState purchasing, contracting bill passed
A bill requiring an evaluation of the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services’ procurement practices passed April 12.
Read MorePerinatal mental health screening expanded
Mental health screening for women who recently have given birth was expanded under a bill passed April 12.
Read MoreExecutive branch closing fund pulled from agenda
A proposal to create a fund that Nebraska’s governor could use to attract and retain “high-impact” business projects or facilities stalled on select file April 11 after Speaker Mike Hilgers of Lincoln requested that lawmakers pass over it.
Read MoreContinuous glucose monitoring bill passed
Prescribed continuous glucose monitors will be covered by Medicaid in Nebraska under a bill passed April 12.
Read MoreElectrical system grant program approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges.
Read MoreAthletic trainer scope of practice expanded
Senators made a number of changes to the scope of practice of licensed athletic trainers in Nebraska April 12.
Read MoreRural workforce housing program expanded, extended
An effort to increase workforce housing in rural Nebraska communities by updating an existing grant program was approved by lawmakers April 12.
Read MoreLaw enforcement reciprocity process streamlined
The reciprocity process for law enforcement officers to become certified in Nebraska was updated under a bill passed April 12.
Read MoreLake development, water recreation projects authorized
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to build several water recreation and tourism projects across Nebraska.
Read MorePublic-private transportation partnerships approved
Senators passed a bill April 12 to allow for certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska.
Read MoreSouth Platte River canal project authorized
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to build a canal to divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.
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