Senators reconvened Jan. 4 to continue introduction of new bills.<\/p>\n
Among the 74 measures introduced were:<\/p>\n
LB905<\/a>, introduced by Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston, which would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to submit a waiver or state plan amendment for medical respite care;<\/p>\n LB912<\/a>, sponsored by Dunbar Sen. Julie Slama, which would provide for contracting for reasonable terms for coverage under the Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage Act;<\/p>\n LB925<\/a>, introduced by Sen. Raymond Aguilar of Grand Island, which would adopt the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act;<\/p>\n LB928<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. John Fredrickson, which would provide for the appointment of a mental health director for the state Department of Correctional Services;<\/p>\n LB933<\/a>, introduced by Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln, which would change Medicaid coverage requirements for continuous glucose monitors;<\/p>\n LB942<\/a>, sponsored by Adams Sen. Myron Dorn, which would state intent regarding appropriations for Medicaid nursing facility rates;<\/p>\n LB948<\/a>, introduced by Omaha Sen. Mike McDonnell, which would provide certain requirements for redevelopment contracts under the Community Development Law;<\/p>\n LB952<\/a>, sponsored by Sen. Jen Day of Omaha, which would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to implement the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program;<\/p>\n LB953<\/a>, introduced by Omaha Sen. Kathleen Kauth, which would provide tuition waivers for student teachers as prescribed;<\/p>\n LB957<\/a>, sponsored by Sen. George Dungan of Lincoln, which would provide for early childhood aid under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act;<\/p>\n LB958<\/a>, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Anna Wishart, which would provide for annual adjustments of provider rates under the Medical Assistance Act; and<\/p>\n