Nebraska Cures is following these piece of legislation facing lawmakers at the State Capitol.
LB 385 – Provides grants to new teachers and those who complete certification in science, technology or math – Support
LB 421 – Would change the way Lincoln-Lancaster County implements directed health measures – Oppose
LB 422 – Prevents disciplinary action for physicians providing medical advice that disagrees with medical consensus – Oppose
LB 539 – Directs settlement money to be used for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program – Support
LB 657 – statewide cancer Support and education
LB 802 – Allocates $5 million for pediatric cancer research – Support
Other bills Nebraska Cures and our partners are monitoring include:
LB 40 – Adopt the Riparian and Water Quality Practices Act
LB 419 – Require submission of a medicaid state plan amendment to extend postpartum coverage
LB 492 – Allow income tax deductions for the cost of certain property and for certain research or experimental expenditures
LB 787 – Adopt the STEEM Development Act
LB 810 – Adopt the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act
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