The Health and Human Services Committee is responsible for processing legislation involving the following subject areas:

• Public Health Areas
  • hospitals; nursing homes; homes for the aged; health facilities; long-term care; certificate of need
  • mental health regions; alcoholism and drug programs
  • professional and occupational licensing; boards
  • medical assistance
  • emergency medical care; services; ambulances
  • human remains
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • children; diseases; maternal and infant care
  • environmental health; Radiation Control Act; Asbestos Control Act
  • vital statistics; rural and local health; generic drugs
• Social Services and Public Assistance
  • public assistance
  • children; foster care; child care; support; placement
  • aging
  • community action agencies
  • behavioral health
  • Early Intervention Act
  • blind and visually impaired
  • developmental disabilities
  • deaf and hard of hearing

During session, the Health and Human Services Committee meets on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Room 1510 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.

Nebraska’s unique Unicameral Legislature relies heavily on the “second house” – the citizens of the State of Nebraska. Ensuring that members of the public have the opportunity to have their voices heard is vital to the legislative process. The link below explains the ways for citizens to share their views on a bill with the Legislature.

Public Input Options.