Hearings for Health and Human Services Committee
109th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session - Day 30
The order of the bills listed may not be the order in which they are heard that day in committee.
Health and Human Services Hearing
Thursday February 26, 2026, 12:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
Appointment
Owens, David - Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee
Appointment
Ulrich, Jim - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Appointment
Zamora , Tracy - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
LB746
Hardin
Eliminate obsolete provisions of the Population Health Information Act
LB796
DeKay
Change provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy
LB958
Cavanaugh, M.
Provide a requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services relating to 1915(c) waivers and define nursing facility level of care under the Medical Assistance Act
LB734
Hunt
Change waiver of work requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
LB1200
Guereca
Require industrial integrators to submit an annual disaster mitigation plan to the Department of Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services Hearing
Wednesday February 25, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
Appointment
Hesser, Kate - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Appointment
Kusek, Katherine - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Appointment
Stoney, Myra - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
Appointment
Dexter, April - Nebraska Rural Health Advisory Commission
LB777
Cavanaugh, M.
Provide for eligibility and reporting requirements under the medical assistance program
LB949
Ballard
Change provisions relating to the prescription drug monitoring program, the statewide health information exchange, and the Health Information Technology Board
LR296
Hallstrom
Urge the President of the United States and members of Congress to make permanent changes to the Child and Adult Food Programs
Health and Human Services Hearing
Friday February 20, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
Appointment
Reese, David - State Board of Health
Appointment
Sikes, Jacob - State Board of Health
Appointment
Vehle, Dan - State Board of Health
LB970
Guereca
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
LB1213
McKinney
Adopt the Case Management Licensure Act
LB1033
Spivey
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to make crisis assistance payments under the low-income home energy assistance program
LB740
McKinney
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
Health and Human Services Hearing
Thursday February 19, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
Appointment
Palmer, Ryan - State Board of Health
Appointment
Bertch, Mark - State Board of Health
Appointment
Kucera, Patricia - State Board of Health
LB933
Cavanaugh, J.
Provide immunity for health care practitioners under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act
LB1016
Raybould
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a demonstration project waiver for traditional healing services
LB944
Dorn
Require direct reimbursement to certain facilities for hospice care services under the Medical Assistance Act
LB843
Rountree
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to file a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waiver for refugees and immigrants
LB1217
Hardin
Authorize schools to maintain epinephrine for emergency first aid
Health and Human Services Hearing
Wednesday February 18, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
Appointment
Mentink, Linda - Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Appointment
Livingston, Cheryl - Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Appointment
Rethwisch, Jeremiah - State Board of Health
Appointment
Dodge, Jaime - State Board of Health
LB1091
Bostar
Provide requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services for long-term care clients with special needs under the medical assistance program
LB737
Rountree
Require a joint public hearing to evaluate the progress of the Olmstead plan for individuals with disabilities
LB1012
Hansen
Provide for a lien for professional services rendered by a physical therapist
LB1233
Hansen
Adopt the Developmental Disabilities Provider Excessive Training and Cost Reduction Act
LB1057
Ballard
Redefine adult day service under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act
Health and Human Services Hearing
Thursday February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB1234
Hansen
Adopt the Freestanding Birth Center Act
LB1211
Riepe
Provide requirements for automated medication systems operated by certain pharmacies under the Automated Medication Systems Act
Health and Human Services Hearing
Wednesday February 11, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB1194
Storer
Adopt the Real Food Act
LB1144
Hardin
Redefine a term and provide requirements for entities issuing health plans under the Medical Assistance Act
LB1132
Fredrickson
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
LB723
Quick
Provide for implementation of community engagement requirements under the Medical Assistance Act
LB1212
Riepe
Provide for licensure of internationally trained physicians under the Uniform Credentialing Act
Health and Human Services Hearing
Friday February 06, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB914
Hardin
Eliminate physician liability for negligence of physician assistants
LB955
Hardin
Provide for practice agreements between pharmacists and physician assistants
LB888
Clouse
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
LB1013
Hansen
Change and eliminate provisions relating to names of state institutions and requirements relating to gender at youth rehabilitation and treatment centers
Health and Human Services Hearing
Thursday February 05, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB926
Andersen
Change provisions relating to cash assistance under the Welfare Reform Act and transitional assistance under the aid to dependent children program
LB773
Dungan
Eliminate a sunset date and change provisions of the Nebraska Prenatal Plus Program
LB1043
Meyer, G.
Include prescription antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants on the preferred drug list under the Medical Assistance Act
LB929
Fredrickson
Provide requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services relating to deductions and cost sharing for medicaid enrollees
LB1221
Ballard
Provide definitions relating to community engagement and work requirements under the Medical Assistance Act
Health and Human Services Hearing
Wednesday February 04, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB942
Riepe
Provide requirements for medicaid reimbursement for emergency medical conditions and inpatient services under the Medical Assistance Act
LB911
Hardin
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
LB724
Quick
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a cost study of behavioral health care rates
LB945
Dorn
Change provisions relating to the use of the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund
LB812
Bostar
Provide requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services relating to medicaid eligibility redeterminations and community engagement
Health and Human Services Hearing
Friday January 30, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB866
Ballard
Change distribution of the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Trust Fund, create a fund, and provide for drug detection activities
LB912
Hardin
Adopt the Community Health Worker Training Endorsement Act
LB860
Bostar
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
LB722
Quick
Provide for use of the Behavioral Health Services Fund for individuals with substance use disorder
Health and Human Services Hearing
Thursday January 29, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB732
Kauth
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 Hearing
Wednesday January 28, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB891
Hansen
Change provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act relating to background checks, a complaint tracking system, and staff-to-child ratios
LB808
Ibach
Create a child care licensing pilot program under the Child Care Licensing Act
LB903
Storer
Provide for a referral for home visitation services
LB959
Riepe
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
LB928
von Gillern
Require notifications by the Department of Health and Human Services to fictive kin of a child who has been removed from the home
LB936
Ballard
Provide for the use of fluoroscopy by medical radiographers in collaboration with nurse practitioners under the Uniform Credentialing Act
Health and Human Services Hearing
Friday January 23, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
Appointment
Newmyer, Ashley - Division of Public Health-Department of Health and Human Services
LB913
Guereca
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to appoint a dementia services coordinator
LB845
Health and Human Services Committee
Eliminate, rename, and change provisions relating to committees and councils administered by the Department of Health and Human Services
LB867
Health and Human Services Committee
Change and eliminate provisions relating to programs and services administered by the Department of Health and Human Services
LB832
Hansen
Extend the prohibition of the addition of long-term care services and supports to the medicaid managed care program
Health and Human Services Hearing
Thursday January 22, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB735
Rountree
Adopt the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
LB736
Rountree
Adopt the Athletic Trainer Compact
LB887
Hallstrom
Change provisions relating to pharmacists and transfer of prescriptions and eliminate a report under the Parkinson's Disease Registry Act
LB721
Quick
Change provisions relating to eligibility for grants under the Intergenerational Care Facility Incentive Grant Program
Health and Human Services Hearing
Wednesday January 21, 2026, 1:30 PM - Room 1510
Document
Introducer
Description
LB720
Quick
Create a temporary event license for body artists under the Uniform Credentialing Act
LB825
Ballard
Require training on domestic abuse for mental health practitioners under the Uniform Credentialing Act
LB733
Riepe
Change the name of the Division of Developmental Disabilities to the Division of Disability and Aging within the Department of Health and Human Services
LB892
Hansen
Change requirements relating to licensure of massage therapy establishments
LB792
Raybould
Eliminate an applicability provision of the Family Home Visitation Act