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Current Legislation
The Center for People in Need identifies, posts and daily tracks numerous legislative proposals relating to human services during Nebraska’s legislative sessions. Below is a list of current legislation we’re tracking with links to more information. You also can view legislation by selecting a bill number or an issue area in the upper left screen.
State senators also introduce dozens of proposed interim studies. To view a list of selected studies, see Other Issues.
If you have questions regarding state legislative activity, please contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). You also can obtain information on legislation at the Unicameral web site http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/.
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| LB771 |
Change certain provisions relating to assault, criminal attempt, weapons, arrests, bail, custody, discovery and juveniles. (Sen. Heidemann priority bill)
Status: Passed, Approved by Governor
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Priority |
| LB849 |
Change provisions relating to the Department of Health and Human Services. (Health and Human Services Committee priority bill)
Status: Passed, Approved by Governor
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Priority |
| LB925 |
Require employment of Nebraska laborers for public works projects during excessive unemployment. (Sen. McGill priority bill)
Status: IPP (killed) on General File
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Priority |
| LB961 |
Provide for economic development training grants. (Business and Labor Committee priority bill)
Status: Passed, Approved by Governor
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Priority |
| LB1106 |
Provide for school-based health centers under the Medical Assistance Act. (Sen. Nordquist priority bill)
Status: Passed, Approved by Governor
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Priority |
| LB25 |
Children's Day Health Services
Status: IPP (killed) on General File
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| LB34 |
Related to verification of legal status of employees
Status: Provisions Amended into LB403
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| LB58 |
Taxes on heating oil or propane for residential heating
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB68 |
Provide procedures for closure of state residential facilities for persons with developmental disabilities.
Status: Indefinitely Posponed (Killed); Provisions Amended into LB603
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| LB159 |
Provide an income tax credit for long-term care insurance policy premiums.
Status: Final Reading
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| LB229 |
Related to drivers' licenses and state identification cards and proof of legal status
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB236 |
Appropriate funds to reduce the waiting list for developmental disabilties services.
Status: Provisions Amended into LB315
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| LB247 |
Accreditation of the Division of Children and Family Services
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB248 |
Increase the state Earned Income Tax Credit
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB253 |
Adopt a new Nebraska Juvenile Code and change child abuse reporting and registry, child relinquishment and Foster Care Review Act provisions.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LR289CA |
Constitutional amendment to prohibit laws that restrict or interfere with choice of health care plans or direct payment for medical services.
Status: In Committee
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| LR292 |
Memorialize the United States Congress to adhere to the principles of federalism in accord with the Ninth and Tenth Amendments to the United States Constitution.
Status: IPP (killed) on General File
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| LB307 |
Change sentencing requirements with respect to certain minors.
Status: IPP (killed) on General File
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| LB319 |
Lower the floor for child care payment rates under the Child Care Subsidy Program
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB405 |
Change income tax provisions related to planned gifts
Status: IPP (killed) on General File
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| LB420 |
Change a sales tax exemption relating to nonprofit organizations.
Status: Governor Vetoed
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| LB431 |
Predatory Lending - Related to delayed deposits
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB489 |
Adopt the Area Health Education Centers Act .
Status: Final Reading
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| LB541 |
Exempt certain adult dental services from Medicaid limitations
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB583 |
Reinstate sales tax on food and tax all services except medical
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB608 |
Appropriate funds for a salary increase for county court employees
Status: Provisions Amended into LB315
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| LB609 |
Relates to child-care contracts and the Dept. of Health and Human Services
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB610 |
Change Medicaid limitation provisions relating to services for persons with disabilities
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB633 |
Create the Neighborhood Development Act.
Status: Final Reading
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| LB656 |
Adopt the Health Care Accessibility and Affordability Act
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB661 |
Preferred drug list for Medicaid
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB680 |
Appropriate funds to carry out the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB693 |
Provide authorization for foreign insurers to offer health insurance in Nebraska.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB699 |
Require information obtained pursuant to certain arrests be forwarded to federal immigration authorities.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB718 |
Change requirements for petitions and petition signatures.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB734 |
Change provisions relating to utility shut off notification.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB746 |
Change provisions relating to racial profiling.
Status: Passed, Approved by Governor
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| LB790 |
Require a report relating to employed recipients of benefits under the medical assistance program.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB800 |
To provide methods of early intervention for children at risk. (Judiciary Committee priority bill)
Status: Passed, Approved by Governor
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| LB839 |
Eliminate a period of invalidity of rules and regulations as prescribed.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB901 |
Change child custody determination provisions.
Status: Passed, Approved by Governor
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| LB923 |
Change provisions relating to sealing of juvenile criminal justice records.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB938 |
Provide for an amendment to the Medicaid state plan relating to reimbursement of federally qualified health centers.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB940 |
Amend the Welfare Reform Act to require drug screening for cash assistance benefits.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB962 |
Require blood lead testing prior to school enrollment.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB963 |
Change Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act provisions governing disability compensation after retirement.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB971 |
Change provisions relating to the central register of child protection cases and authorize a hearing.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB973 |
Change provisions relating to the central register of child protection cases and authorize a hearing.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB984 |
Change a penalty relating to child abuse.
Status: IPP (killed) on General File
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| LB986 |
Authorize grants for electronic scanners and point-of-sale devices at farmers markets.
Status: Passed, Approved by Governor
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| LB994 |
Change a provision relating to workers' compensation hearing locations.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB996 |
Change provisions relating to use of the federal immigration verification system by public contractors.
Status: In Committee
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| LB1001 |
Change and eliminate residency provisions relating to postsecondary education
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB1017 |
Provide requirements for insurers for prescription drug coverage.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB1020 |
Change provisions relating to benefit eligibility under the Employment Security Law.
Status: Passed, Approved by Governor
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| LB1088 |
Adopt the Physician and Patient Prescription Protection Act.
Status: IPP (Killed) in Committee
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| LB1110 |
Change provisions relating to coverage for certain children under the Medical Assistance Program as prescribed. (Health and Human Services Committee priority bill)
Status: IPP (killed) on General File
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