Workers’ Compensation Court relocation approved

Senators passed a bill May 19 that removes a requirement that the Workers’ Compensation Court maintain offices in the state Capitol.

LB151, introduced by Omaha Sen. Steve Lathrop, allows the Workers’ Compensation Court to maintain offices outside of the Capitol and allows involved parties to conduct hearings via telephone or video conference.

The bill also eliminates the court’s three judge review panel and a requirement that compensation court judges reside in Lancaster County unless the court approves residence elsewhere.

LB151 passed on a 45-0 vote.