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Senators question scope of HHS ‘clean-up’ bill, pause floor action to allow more committee work
Summary
Legislative Bill 376, an omnibus package of Health and Human Services statutory changes, drew criticism on the floor for lumping many substantive policy changes into a single bill without separate hearings. Senators asked for recommitment and more detailed review; the body passed over LB376 for further off-mic negotiations and follow-up.
Lawmakers spent substantial floor time debating Legislative Bill 376, a sweeping Health and Human Services omnibus bill that would amend or repeal numerous statutory reporting and program requirements across multiple chapters. Several senators urged separating standalone policy changes into individual bills and holding dedicated public hearings rather than advancing the large package as a single measure.
Why it matters: LB376 would remove outdated reporting requirements, redefine program terms, change eligibility for some assistance programs (including the Bridge to Independence program), align service-area language, and eliminate certain statutory…
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