Nebraska 2023-2024 Regular Session

Nebraska Legislature Bill LB1283

Introduced
1/16/24  
Refer
1/17/24  

Caption

Correct the name of a commission in the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act

Impact

While the bill's primary focus is on correcting the name of a commission, the implications of such a correction can be considerable in terms of administrative and professional licensing processes. Ensuring that all references are correct helps maintain the integrity of the law, potentially influencing how regulations are interpreted and enforced in the field of medicine and surgery. This could affect practitioners who rely on the clarity of statutes in their professional operations.

Summary

LB1283 aims to correct the name of a commission referenced within the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act. This bill is a procedural adjustment rather than one that introduces significant new regulations or changes to existing law. The bill seeks to ensure that the terminology used within the statutes reflects the correct title, thereby promoting clarity and accuracy in legal documentation related to medical practice oversight.

Contention

As with many legislative changes, there may be voices of concern regarding the necessity and implications of adjusting statutory language. While this specific bill does not appear to provoke significant contention, stakeholders in the medical community may have differing perspectives on the importance of such amendments. Moreover, there is a general focus on ensuring that commissions and regulatory bodies are accurately represented in legislation to avoid confusion or misinterpretation in practice.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NE LB202

Exempt certain activities from disciplinary action under the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act

NE SB5262

Correcting obsolete or erroneous references in statutes administered by the insurance commissioner.

NE HB1675

Concerning the corporate practice of medicine.

NE HB1505

Correcting obsolete or erroneous references in statutes administered by the insurance commissioner.

NE LB588

Adopt the Medicinal Cannabis Act

NE LR29

Provide that the new prison facility be named as the Arbor Correctional Center

NE HB1725

Increasing access to biosimilar medicines.

NE LB994

Provide for the Legislature to administer the Department of Correctional Services and appoint the Director of Correctional Services

NE LB387

Redefine a term under the Nebraska Treatment and Corrections Act

NE HB1396

Increasing transparency and accountability of the office of corrections ombuds.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.