Executive Board
Legislative oversight, extreme weather planning and a potential change in the number of state senators were some of the proposals considered by the Executive Board this session.
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Sen. Sara Howard
Health and Human Services
Lawmakers addressed a crisis at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, made several changes to licensure requirements for health care professionals and revised laws governing public benefits.
Read MoreMedicaid rate methodology clarified
A bill that requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreOpioid addiction treatment, prevention fund created
A bill to fund treatment and prevention of opioid addiction passed Aug. 3.
Read MoreLegislative YRTC oversight bill approved
A bill that provides greater legislative oversight for the state’s youth rehabilitation centers passed July 31.
Read MoreAdministrative, educational changes for youth centers passed
A bill overhauling management and educational programing at Nebraska’s youth rehabilitation and training centers passed July 31.
Read MoreYouth center reforms passed
A bill to codify guidelines for youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska passed final reading July 31.
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Opioid addiction treatment, prevention fund advanced
A bill to fund treatment and prevention of opioid addiction advanced from general file July 22.
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Amended youth center reforms advance
A bill to codify guidelines for youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was amended and advanced to final reading July 20.
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Administrative, educational changes for youth centers advance
A bill overhauling management and educational programing at youth rehabilitation and training centers in Nebraska advanced from general file March 10.
Read MoreYouth center reforms clear first round
A bill to codify guidelines for youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was broadened and advanced from general file March 10.
Read MoreLegislative YRTC oversight bill advances
A bill that would provide greater legislative oversight for the state’s youth rehabilitation centers was broadened and advanced from general file March 10.
Read MoreChild care provider background checks advance
A bill that would require additional child care providers to undergo a federal background check advanced from general file March 9.
Read MoreBill seeks open communication between senators, agencies
An effort to facilitate open dialogue between certain state employees and lawmakers was considered Feb. 20 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreOpioid addiction treatment, prevention fund proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would create a mechanism to fund treatment and prevention of opioid addiction.
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