Session Review: Business and Labor
Law enforcement transparency, workers’ compensation settlements and workforce development training were among the employment issues addressed by legislators this session.
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Changes approved for workers’ compensation settlements
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that will help injured workers receive settlement payments more efficiently.
Read moreEarly miscarriage commemorative certificates approved
A bill authorizing the provision of a commemorative certificate of nonviable birth for early miscarriages passed April 11.
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Changes to workers’ compensation settlements advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would help injured workers receive settlement payments more efficiently.
Read moreEarly miscarriage commemorative certificates advance
A bill that would authorize the provision of a commemorative certificate of nonviable birth for early miscarriages cleared the first round of legislative debate March 28.
Read moreBill proposes drug tests for certain unemployment recipients
A failed drug test could mean a loss of unemployment benefits under a bill discussed by the Business and Labor Committee Jan. 22.
Read moreSession Review: Business and Labor
Lawmakers considered bills this session that were intended to encourage workforce development and adjust workers’ compensation benefits.
Read moreHybrid seed corn definitions, violations updated
Senators passed a bill April 24 that updates the definition of hybrid seed corn and allows a restraining order or injunction to be imposed on anyone who sells or represents corn seed as a hybrid variety that does not meet identity standards.
Read morePerinatal hospice bill approved
A bill that would provide information regarding perinatal hospice to a pregnant woman diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly was passed April 24.
Read moreHybrid seed corn definitions, violations advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 11 to a bill that would update the definition of hybrid seed corn and allow a restraining order or injunction to be imposed on anyone who sells or represents corn seed as a hybrid variety that does not meet identity standards.
Read morePerinatal hospice bill amended, advanced
A bill that would provide information regarding perinatal hospice to a pregnant woman diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly was amended and advanced from select file April 3.
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Injunctions for hybrid seed corn violations advanced
A restraining order or injunction could be imposed against anyone who sells or represents corn seed as a hybrid variety that does not meet identity standards under a bill advanced from general file March 30.
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Perinatal hospice bill advanced
A bill that would provide information regarding perinatal hospice to a woman diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly was advanced to select file March 28.
Read moreState claims bill considered
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 20 on a bill that would authorize payment of claims against the state of Nebraska.
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Albrecht returns to public service
It can never be said that Sen. Joni Albrecht is afraid to take a risk. In fact, she has built a career on following her instincts and exceeding people’s expectations.
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