Bill > LB737

This bill mandates that the Health and Human Services Committee and the Urban Affairs Committee of the Nebraska Legislature hold a joint public hearing annually on or before October 1st to evaluate the progress of the Olmstead plan, which aims to ensure individuals with disabilities receive services in the most integrated community-based settings, as required by the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision. This hearing will specifically assess advancements in housing, employment, education, community supports, and transportation for individuals with disabilities during the preceding calendar year and explore potential legislative solutions. Following the hearing, the committees must electronically submit a report of their findings to the Clerk of the Legislature by December 31st of each year, with this new requirement replacing the previous version of the law.