Session Review: Business and Labor
Lawmakers considered several measures this session related to unemployment taxes and benefits as well as employee training programs.
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Business and Labor
Amateur athlete income provisions, unemployment tax rate changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that changes state law regarding name, image and likeness income opportunities for student athletes and authorizes a temporary reduction in the state’s unemployment tax rate.
Read MoreState claims bill approved
Senators voted March 28 to authorize the payment of claims against the state.
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State claims bill amended, advanced
Payment of certain claims against the state would be approved under a measure expanded and advanced from first-round debate March 25.
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Amateur athlete income bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 18 that would make changes to state law regarding name, image and likeness income opportunities for student athletes.
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Shortened unemployment eligibility discussed
Senators began first-round debate March 5 on a proposal that seeks to lessen the number of weeks a person can receive unemployment benefits in Nebraska under the Employment Security Act.
Read MoreAmateur athlete income provisions considered
The Business and Labor Committee considered a bill Feb. 12 that would make changes to state law regarding name, image and likeness income opportunities for student athletes.
Read MoreBill would mandate hotel employee trafficking training
All Nebraska hotel employees would be required to undergo mandatory training on human trafficking issues under a bill considered Feb. 12 by the Business and Labor Committee.
Read MorePaid parental leave for school activities proposed
Parents would be given paid time off to attend a family member’s school-related activities under a bill heard by the
Read MoreApprenticeship grant program considered
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill intended to assist individuals who are receiving public benefits to achieve full-time employment through a registered apprenticeship program.
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Session Review: Business and Labor
Lawmakers approved an omnibus bill this session relating to the regulation of business and labor law in Nebraska.
Read MoreBusiness and labor package passes
A bill containing a variety of business and labor measures passed the final round of debate May 24.
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State claims bill amended, advanced
Several additional claims totaling more than $26 million were added during the second round of debate May 8 to a measure that would authorize payment of claims against the state.
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Business and labor package clears first round
A bill containing a variety of business and labor measures advanced from general file April 20 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreState claims bill amended, advanced
Payment of certain claims against the state would be approved by a bill advanced from general file April 11.
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