Legalization of medical cannabis stalls
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use did not advance from general file May 12 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
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Sen. Anna Wishart
State budget amended, advanced with prison funding compromise
Following discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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Legalization of medical cannabis proposed
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee March 10.
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Emergency grants proposed for small businesses
Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events.
Read morePrescription drug access measure approved
Medicaid recipients cannot be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill that passed Aug. 3.
Read morePrescription drug access measure advanced
Medicaid recipients could not be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill advanced from general file July 22.
Read moreElectric vehicle charging station tax credit proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill intended to help build a statewide network of electric vehicle charging stations.
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Bill would guarantee drug access
Medicaid recipients could not be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill discussed Jan. 30 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Legalization of medical cannabis stalls
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use stalled on general file May 15.
Read moreTreatment center licensure bill approved
Lawmakers approved a bill March 7 that allows mental health substance use treatment facilities that use locked rooms to retain licensure.
Read moreFamily planning bill introduced
Family planning services would be covered by Medicaid under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 22.
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Treatment center licensure bill advanced
A bill that would allow a mental health substance use treatment facilities that use locked rooms to retain licensure advanced to select file Feb. 8.
Read moreChanges proposed to correctional investigation process
Criminal activity within the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services would be investigated externally under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 30.
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Legalization of medical cannabis considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use.
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Bill would allow certain treatment centers to remain open
Alcohol treatment facilities that use locked rooms would be allowed to remain in business under a bill considered Jan. 24 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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