Bill would allow nonelection of workers’ compensation coverage
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would allow individual employers to opt out of workers’ compensation coverage.
Read MoreThe Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would allow individual employers to opt out of workers’ compensation coverage.
Read MoreThe Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would provide grant funds to communities looking to address workforce housing shortages.
Read MoreA bill seeking to expand employment protections to include family caregivers was heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 6.
Read MoreNebraska would create a program similar to the federal paid family leave program under a bill considered Feb. 6 by the Business and Labor Committee.
Read MoreEmployees injured on the job would be entitled to a second free medical opinion under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Jan. 23.
Read MorePayment of certain claims against the state would be approved under a measure expanded and advanced from first-round debate March 25.
Read MoreParents would be given paid time off to attend a family member’s school-related activities under a bill heard by the
Read MorePayment of certain claims against the state would be approved by a bill advanced from general file April 11.
Read MoreTwenty-six members of the Legislature were sworn into office Jan. 4 as the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number includes nine re-elected senators, 16 newly elected senators — including two members who have served in the Legislature previously — and one newly appointed senator.
Read MoreLawmakers approved two bills April 7 that pay and deny claims against the state.
Read MoreLawmakers began debate March 15 on the first of several bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 26 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research institutions in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval May 18 to a bill that would expand unemployment benefit eligibility.
Read MoreA bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was advanced from general file April 6.
Read MoreSenators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
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