Overview
STATE BUDGET
The Nebraska state budget operates on a biennium cycle, covering two fiscal years. Agency requests are submitted to the Governor by September 15. On or before January 15, the Governor submits a proposed budget to the Nebraska State Senate. The deadline is February 1 for newly elected governors. The Senate adopts a budget in May.
STATE LEGISLATURE
The Nebraska legislature is unique, having a Senate, but no lower chamber, and no political parties are recognized within the Senate. The 49 Senators serve four-year terms. Sessions of the Nebraska Legislature last for 90 working days in odd-numbered years and 60 working days in even-numbered years. The Legislature convenes annually on the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January. Bills carry over from odd to even numbered years.
KEY RESOURCES
- Nebraska Legislature
- Nebraska Office of the Attorney General
- Nebraska Department of Insurance
- Nebraska Health Care Database Advisory Committee
- Nebraska Hospital Association Care Compare
- Nebraska Governor
- Information on Healthcare Policy in Nebraska
Nebraska Laws
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-2219. Merger or consolidation: Professional Corporations – Nebraska
Introduced: Status: Enacted
Provision governs mergers or consolidation of a professional corporation.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-3580. Hospital Authorities Act; declaration of purpose: Hospital Authorities Act – Nebraska
Introduced: Status: Enacted
It is hereby further declared as a matter of legislative determination that high interest rates are contributing to rising costs of health care, that techniques of financing health care facilities have changed, that existing financing […]
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-3594. Hospital authority; powers: Hospital Authorities Act – Nebraska
Introduced: Status: Enacted
This section sets out the powers of a hospital authority.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-101.01. Department of Insurance; general powers; director; duties: Powers of Department of Insurance – Nebraska
Introduced: Status: Enacted
Section outlines the general powers and duties of the Director of Insurance.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-2121. Terms, defined: Insurance Holding Company System Act – Nebraska
Introduced: Status: Enacted
Definitions for the Insurance Holding Company System Act.
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