LB203

Change powers and duties of health directors in certain local public health departments and provide requirements relating to community-wide directed health measures

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Nebraska LB203 amends public health department powers and duties, including community-wide health measures and board of health responsibilities.

Nebraska LB203 modifies the powers and duties of health directors in local public health departments, including city-county health departments. The bill specifies the composition and duties of boards of health, emphasizing assessment, policy development, and assurance to protect and improve community health. Health directors must receive approval from the city council and county board for community-wide directed health measures.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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12 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 7, 2025

1:30 PM

Health and Human Services Hearing

Feb 7, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

Feb 18

Legislature

Approved by Governor on February 17, 2026

Feb 12

Legislature

Dispensing of reading at large approved

Feb 12

Legislature

Passed on Final Reading 35-12-2