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
2025 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
Nebraska introduced LB437 which would repeal Certificate of Need requirements, and the bill will roll over into 2026.
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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