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Health and Human Services / Urban Affairs
Location: Room 1023
Time: 9:00 AM
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Olmstead Report as required by the newly passed LB737.
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1023
Time: 9:00 AM
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LR404
Introducer:
Rountree
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Interim study to examine Nebraska statutes and the processes relating to the developmental disability and the aged and disabled waivers and the tools used to assess developmental disabilities
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LR404 will begin approximately 10 minutes after the completion of the Olmstead Report.
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LR444
Introducer:
Quick
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Interim study to examine cost models and payment models for determining behavioral health service rates in Nebraska
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 9:00 AM
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LR423
Introducer:
Rountree
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Interim study to examine the issue of food insecurity for pregnant and postpartum women and their children in Nebraska
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LR391
Introducer:
Dungan
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Interim study to examine the issue of diaper access for Nebraska families
Note: Invited testimony only |
Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LR382
Introducer:
Fredrickson
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Interim study to examine issues related to play therapy access in Nebraska
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LR383
Introducer:
Spivey
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Interim study to examine the issue of maternal depression in Nebraska and potential statutory or administrative changes that may support maternal mental health in the state
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LR481
Introducer:
Bostar
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Interim study to examine the fiscal and operational issues related to the addition of long-term care services and supports to the medicaid managed care program
Note: Invited testimony only |
Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 9:00 AM
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LR 425-Interim study to examine the rehabilitation and treatment of youth and the transition back to their communities: Explore long-term facility and treatment options that best serve the unique needs of youth in DHHS care currently residing at the Whitehall Facility in Lincoln
Note: Invited testimony only |
Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 12:15 PM
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Brockhaus, Makayla - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 12:15 PM
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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1115 Waiver on Retro Eligibility Period (as required by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-604)
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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Owens, David - Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee
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Ulrich, Jim - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
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Zamora , Tracy - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
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LB746
Introducer:
Hardin
Description:
Eliminate obsolete provisions of the Population Health Information Act
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LB796
Introducer:
DeKay
Description:
Change provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy
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LB958
Introducer:
Cavanaugh, M.
Description:
Provide for implementation of a home and community-based services waiver, retroactive coverage of certain benefits, and reimbursement of doula services and change reporting requirements under the Medical Assistance Act, change provisions relating to the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program, and provide limits for crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program
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LB734
Introducer:
Hunt
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Change waiver of work requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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LB1200
Introducer:
Guereca
Description:
Require industrial integrators to submit an annual disaster mitigation plan to the Department of Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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Hesser, Kate - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
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Kusek, Katherine - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
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Stoney, Myra - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
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Dexter, April - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
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LB777
Introducer:
Cavanaugh, M.
Description:
Provide for eligibility and reporting requirements under the medical assistance program
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LB949
Introducer:
Ballard
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Change provisions relating to the prescription drug monitoring program, the statewide health information exchange, and the Health Information Technology Board
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LR296
Introducer:
Hallstrom
Description:
Urge the President of the United States and members of Congress to make permanent changes to the Child and Adult Food Programs
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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Reese, David - State Board of Health
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Sikes, Jacob - State Board of Health
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Vehle, Dan - State Board of Health
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LB970
Introducer:
Guereca
Description:
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state plan amendment to include a program of early literacy promotion and intervention in well-child visits under the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services program
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LB1033
Introducer:
Spivey
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Require the Department of Health and Human Services to make crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program
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LB740
Introducer:
McKinney
Description:
Adopt the Housing First Supportive Services Act and require the Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal approval for coverage under the Medical Assistance Act
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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Palmer, Ryan - State Board of Health
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Bertch, Mark - State Board of Health
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Kucera, Patricia - State Board of Health
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LB933
Introducer:
Cavanaugh, J.
Description:
Provide immunity for health care practitioners under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act
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LB1016
Introducer:
Raybould
Description:
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a demonstration project waiver for traditional healing services
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LB944
Introducer:
Dorn
Description:
Require direct reimbursement to certain facilities for hospice care services under the Medical Assistance Act
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LB843
Introducer:
Rountree
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Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waiver for refugees and immigrants
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LB1217
Introducer:
Hardin
Description:
Authorize schools to maintain epinephrine for emergency first aid
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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Mentink, Linda - Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Livingston, Cheryl - Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Rethwisch, Jeremiah - State Board of Health
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Dodge, Jaime - State Board of Health
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LB1091
Introducer:
Bostar
Description:
Provide requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services for long-term care clients with special needs under the medical assistance program
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LB737
Introducer:
Rountree
Description:
Require a joint public hearing to evaluate the progress of the Olmstead plan for individuals with disabilities
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LB1012
Introducer:
Hansen
Description:
Provide for a lien for professional services rendered by a physical therapist
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LB1233
Introducer:
Hansen
Description:
Adopt the Developmental Disabilities Provider Excessive Training and Cost Reduction Act
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LB1057
Introducer:
Ballard
Description:
Redefine adult day service under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LB1211
Introducer:
Riepe
Description:
Provide requirements for automated medication systems operated by certain pharmacies under the Automated Medication Systems Act
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LB1144
Introducer:
Hardin
Description:
Redefine a term and provide requirements for entities issuing health plans under the Medical Assistance Act
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LB1132
Introducer:
Fredrickson
Description:
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a state plan amendment for coverage of long-acting injectable and extended-release medications for certain individuals
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LB723
Introducer:
Quick
Description:
Provide for implementation of community engagement requirements under the Medical Assistance Act
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LB1212
Introducer:
Riepe
Description:
Provide for licensure of internationally trained physicians under the Uniform Credentialing Act and change provisions of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LB914
Introducer:
Hardin
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Eliminate physician liability for negligence of physician assistants
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LB955
Introducer:
Hardin
Description:
Provide for practice agreements between pharmacists and physician assistants
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LB888
Introducer:
Clouse
Description:
Change enforcement provisions for violations of the Nebraska Uniform Standards for Modular Housing Units Act, the Uniform Standard Code for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles, and certain rules, regulations, and orders
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LB1013
Introducer:
Hansen
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Change and eliminate provisions relating to names of state institutions and requirements relating to gender at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LB926
Introducer:
Andersen
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Change provisions relating to cash assistance under the Welfare Reform Act and transitional assistance under the aid to dependent children program
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LB773
Introducer:
Dungan
Description:
Eliminate a sunset date and change provisions of the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program
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LB1043
Introducer:
Meyer, G.
Description:
Include prescription antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants on the preferred drug list under the Medical Assistance Act
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LB929
Introducer:
Fredrickson
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Provide for managed care organizations to pay the deductible, cost sharing, or similar charges on behalf of medicaid enrollees
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LB1221
Introducer:
Ballard
Description:
Provide definitions relating to community engagement and work requirements under the Medical Assistance Act
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LB942
Introducer:
Riepe
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Provide requirements for medicaid reimbursement for emergency medical conditions and inpatient services under the Medical Assistance Act
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LB911
Introducer:
Hardin
Description:
Provide requirements for licensed behavior analysts, certain child care licensing facilities, behavior analysis services under the Medical Assistance Act, and the Department of Health and Human Services
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LB724
Introducer:
Quick
Description:
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a cost study of behavioral health care rates
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LB945
Introducer:
Dorn
Description:
Change provisions relating to the use of the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund
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LB812
Introducer:
Bostar
Description:
Provide requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services relating to medicaid eligibility redeterminations and community engagement
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LB866
Introducer:
Ballard
Description:
Change distribution of the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Trust Fund, create a fund, and provide for drug detection activities
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LB912
Introducer:
Hardin
Description:
Adopt the Community Health Worker Training Endorsement Act, the Athletic Trainer Compact, and the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, change provisions relating to child care licensing and the practice of athletic training, respiratory care, massage therapy, medical radiography, nurse practitioners, pharmacy, and pharmacists, provide for liens for physical therapy services and automated pickup kiosks for certain prescription medication, and eliminate provisions relating to physician liability for physician assistants
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LB860
Introducer:
Bostar
Description:
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a program to provide behavioral health care services to individuals under twenty-one years of age
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LB722
Introducer:
Quick
Description:
Provide for use of the Behavioral Health Services Fund for individuals with substance use disorder
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LB732
Introducer:
Kauth
Description:
Change provisions relating to the ability of a health care practitioner to provide cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers under the Let Them Grow Act
This item will operate under annotated committee guidelines |
Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LB891
Introducer:
Hansen
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Change provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act relating to background checks, a complaint tracking system, and staff-to-child ratios
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LB808
Introducer:
Ibach
Description:
Create a child care licensing pilot program under the Child Care Licensing Act
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LB903
Introducer:
Storer
Description:
Provide for referrals for home visitation services and for early intervention services and eliminate a provision relating to the applicability of the Family Home Visitation Act
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LB959
Introducer:
Riepe
Description:
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a youth afterschool credential and an adult eligibility passport under the Child Care Licensing Act
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LB928
Introducer:
von Gillern
Description:
Require notifications by the Department of Health and Human Services to fictive kin of a child who has been removed from the home
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LB936
Introducer:
Ballard
Description:
Provide for the use of fluoroscopy by medical radiographers in collaboration with nurse practitioners under the Uniform Credentialing Act
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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Newmyer, Ashley - Division of Public Health-Department of Health and Human Services
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LB913
Introducer:
Guereca
Description:
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator
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LB845
Introducer:
Health and Human Services Committee
Description:
Eliminate, rename, and change provisions relating to committees and councils administered by the Department of Health and Human Services
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LB867
Introducer:
Health and Human Services Committee
Description:
Change provisions relating to special needs trusts, fingerprints under the Uniform Credentialing Act, child care grants, the Title IV-D Division Customer Service Unit, eligibility for young adults in the bridge to independence program, licensed and self-funded insurers under the Medical Assistance Act, medicaid nursing facility rates, assistance to aged, blind, or disabled persons, and the state Commodity Supplemental Food program; provide for a money follows the person program for medicaid benefits, a youth afterschool eligibility letter for child care employment, use of wholesale drug distributor license fees for the prescription drug monitoring program, and maintenance of epinephrine by certain schools; change provisions of and rename the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Support Act , the Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Advisory Council, the State Advisory Committee on Mental Health, the Division of Developmental Disabilities of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Director of Developmental Disabilities; and eliminate provisions relating to divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care Advisory Committee on Aging, the Maternal and Child Health and Public Health Work Fund, and an obsolete Nurse Licensure Compact
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LB832
Introducer:
Hansen
Description:
Extend the prohibition of the addition of long-term care services and supports to the medicaid managed care program
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LB887
Introducer:
Hallstrom
Description:
Change provisions relating to pharmacists and transfer of prescriptions and eliminate a report under the Parkinson's Disease Registry Act
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LB721
Introducer:
Quick
Description:
Change provisions relating to eligibility for grants under the Intergenerational Care Facility Incentive Grant Program
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
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LB720
Introducer:
Quick
Description:
Create a temporary event license for body artists under the Uniform Credentialing Act
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LB825
Introducer:
Ballard
Description:
Require training on domestic abuse for mental health practitioners under the Uniform Credentialing Act
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LB733
Introducer:
Riepe
Description:
Change the name of the Division of Developmental Disabilities to the Division of Disability and Aging within the Department of Health and Human Services
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LB892
Introducer:
Hansen
Description:
Change requirements relating to licensure of massage therapy establishments
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LB792
Introducer:
Raybould
Description:
Eliminate an applicability provision of the Family Home Visitation Act
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