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Nursing measure amended to become omnibus health services bill

WebA bill that would change renewal requirements for certain nursing licenses to eliminate the provision of paper-based notifications was amended to become an omnibus …

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Bill to extend mental health study deadlines advanced

WebMarch 16, 2023 admin. Senators gave first-round approval March 16 to a bill that would extend deadlines related to a study of the state’s mental health care capacity authorized …

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COVID-19 vaccine exemption amended, advanced – Unicameral …

WebA bill providing a process for exemptions to employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates advanced from general file Feb. 9. Sen. Ben Hansen. LB906, as introduced by …

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Health data board established – Unicameral Update

WebHealth data board established. August 3, 2020. Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that creates a new board to oversee the state’s health information exchange. Sen. …

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Health benefit plans for agricultural nonprofits considered

WebThe Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to provide affordable health benefits to Nebraska farmers and ranchers.. Sen. Robert …

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Behavioral health points of contact for schools amended, …

WebThe behavioral health point of contact would coordinate access to behavioral health services for students and families and facilitate access to services at a student’s …

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Health data oversight board advances – Unicameral Update

WebCreation of a new board to oversee the state’s health information exchange advanced from general file March 9. LB1183, introduced by Sen. John Arch of La Vista, …

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Safe haven expansion clears first round – Unicameral Update

WebThe bill states legislative intent to appropriate $15,000 to the state Department of Health and Human Services in fiscal year 2023-24 for grants to purchase …

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Ban on gender-altering procedures for minors advanced after …

WebMarch 23, 2023. Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 23 to a bill that would ban gender-altering procedures for minors in Nebraska following three days of often …

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Continued health care system evaluation approved – Unicameral …

WebThe Health and Human Services Committee will hold additional hearings and make recommendations in conjunction with the Banking, Commerce and Insurance …

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Provider rate bills considered – Unicameral Update

WebThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on four bills aimed at increasing rates for providers of behavioral health, developmental disability, child welfare …

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Expansion of Medicaid fraud investigation powers advanced

WebA bill that would update several provisions of the Nebraska False Medicaid Claims Act was advanced from general file Jan. 23. Sen. Merv Riepe. LB664, introduced …

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Opioid fund changes approved – Unicameral Update

WebNebraska will have new tools to address the state’s opioid crisis under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11. Sen. Tony Vargas. LB1355, introduced by Sen. Tony …

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Child care provider assistance advanced to final round

WebCurrent Nebraska law prohibits the state Department of Health and Human Services from providing a subsidy to a child care provider who cares for their own child. …

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Syringe services bill vetoed, override motion filed

WebMarch 4, 2024. A bill that allows local jurisdictions to permit public and behavioral health organizations to implement Syringe Services Programs was vetoed by Gov. Jim Pillen …

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Safe haven bill narrowed, advanced to final reading

WebIn addition to hospitals and other health care facilities, the bill also would allow a parent or designee to surrender physical custody to an emergency medical provider, at …

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Safe haven expansion considered – Unicameral Update

WebThe bill states legislative intent to appropriate $15,000 to the state Department of Health and Human Services in fiscal year 2023-24 for grants to purchase newborn …

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Pet insurance, telehealth proposal approved – Unicameral Update

WebThe measure also includes provisions that require insurance reimbursement rates for a telehealth service to be at least as much as a comparable in-person health …

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Day eight bill introduction – Unicameral Update

WebDay eight bill introduction. January 13, 2023. Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills. Among the 48 measures introduced were: LB421, …

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Insurance omnibus measure clears first round – Unicameral Update

WebInsurance omnibus measure clears first round. April 3, 2024. A bill that would change requirements for onsite reviews of insurance administrators was amended to …

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Omnibus ag proposal clears first round – Unicameral Update

WebUnder current law, only individuals who are credentialed as registered environmental health specialists qualify as food inspectors. Among other changes, …

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Pacific stress test bill expanded, clears first round

WebLB1300, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Eliot Bostar, would require an assessment of all risks to state or national security, economic security or public health in the event of …

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