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Legislature committee · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Business and Labor

Of 62 bills referred here, the committee heard 21 and reported out 14, typically 48 days after referral.

Referred

62

Heard

21

34% of referrals

Reported out

14

23% report rate

Hearing days

14

days with at least one bill heard

Hearing calendar

Bills heard each day. Darker means more bills on the agenda.

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Time to report

Days from referral to committee report, for the 21 bills reported out. One-week bins.

02460142842567084days →median 48

Bills referred

Reported bills first, then most recent activity.

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BillAuthorProgressStatusLast action
LB 455Change provisions of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act relating to injury reports and workers' compensation insurance policies and deductiblesHere: reported outBob HallstromBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1077 amended into LB455 by AM2401
LB 921Adopt the Nebraska Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act and the Health Care Staffing Agency Registration Act and change provisions of the Employment Security Law, the In the Line of Duty Compensation Act, the Non-English-Speaking Workers Protection Act, and the State Miscellaneous Claims ActHere: reported outTeresa IbachBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1170 amended into LB921 by AM2864
LB 847Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the Contractor Registration Act, the Employee Classification Act, the Employment Security Law, and the Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act, and transfer administration of student internships to the Department of LaborHere: reported outKathleen KauthBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1173 amended into LB847 by AM2141
LB 1133Provide for payment of claims against the stateHere: reported outKathleen KauthBecame lawBecame lawApr 7, 2026Approved by Governor on April 7, 2026
LB 397Change and eliminate provisions relating to workplace safety committees and a workplace safety program and terminate a fundHere: reported outMike MoserBecame lawBecame lawFeb 25, 2026Approved by Governor on February 24, 2026
LB 320Require hotels and similar public lodging establishments to display posters relating to human trafficking, provide for training regarding recognition of human trafficking for employees of such establishments, and limit liability for human trafficking activity at such establishmentsHere: reported outRita SandersBecame lawBecame lawFeb 25, 2026Approved by Governor on February 24, 2026
LB 258Change provisions relating to the minimum wage under the Wage and Hour ActHere: reported outJane RaybouldBecame lawBecame lawFeb 10, 2026Approved by Governor on February 9, 2026
LB 265Adopt the Manufacturing Modernization and Workforce Development Pilot Investment Act, transfer, change, and eliminate funds, change provisions relating to the state unemployment insurance tax rate, and eliminate the Nebraska Worker Training BoardHere: reported outTony SorrentinoBecame lawBecame lawJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB536 amended into LB265 by AM900
LB 415Change provisions of the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and the Conveyance Safety Act and provide for offset of debt owed due to the overpayment of unemployment benefits under the Employment Security Law against gambling winnings under the Gambling Winnings Setoff for Outstanding Debt Act and against future benefits under the Employment Security LawHere: reported outBeau BallardBecame lawBecame lawJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB698 amended into LB415 by AM545
LB 534Provide for payment of claims against the stateHere: reported outKathleen KauthBecame lawBecame lawMay 27, 2025Approved by Governor on May 21, 2025
LB 144Change provisions relating to veterans preferences for employmentHere: reported outVictor RountreeBecame lawBecame lawApr 10, 2025Approved by Governor on April 9, 2025
LB 297Change provisions relating to the combined tax rate under the Employment Security LawHere: reported outTeresa IbachBecame lawBecame lawMar 26, 2025Approved by Governor on March 25, 2025
LB 197Change provisions relating to disqualification for benefits, claim determinations, and claim redeterminations under the Employment Security LawHere: reported outJared StormBecame lawBecame lawMar 12, 2025Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025
LB 229Exclude marketplace network contractors working for marketplace network platforms from the Employment Security LawHere: reported outBob HallstromBecame lawBecame lawMar 12, 2025Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025
LR 436Interim study to review regulations for professional employer organizationsHere: left pendingKathleen KauthReferred to committeeDid not passAug 13, 2026Notice of hearing for September 11, 2026
LB 1015Redefine a term and change provisions relating to the combined tax and the state unemployment insurance tax rate under the Employment Security Law and change provisions relating to the Business Innovation ActHere: failed in committeeTeresa IbachReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1015 amended into LB847 by AM2141
LB 189Adopt the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance ActHere: failed in committeeMachaela CavanaughReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 400Provide for compensation under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act for cancers experienced by firefightersHere: failed in committeeWoody WordekemperPassed the LegislatureDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 532Require employers to use E-Verify, prohibit knowingly hiring an unauthorized alien, and provide for discipline against employers' licensesHere: failed in committeeKathleen KauthReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 363Adopt the Apprenticeship Grant ActHere: failed in committeeTeresa IbachReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 361Change provisions of the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act to provide for jury trials and prohibit discrimination for exercise of rights under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation ActHere: failed in committeeDanielle ConradReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1173Provide for an annual filing fee for certain employers under the Employment Security Law, rename the Contractor and Professional Employer Organization Registration Cash Fund, and change permitted uses of such fundHere: failed in committeeKathleen KauthReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1173 amended into LB847 by AM2141
LB 435Change provisions of the Conveyance Safety ActHere: failed in committeeWoody WordekemperReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 618Deny claims against the stateHere: failed in committeeKathleen KauthReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 299Allow eligible aliens and dependents to receive public benefits relating to employmentHere: failed in committeeMargo JuarezReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 75Change provisions of the Wage and Hour Act relating to tipped employees and provide for complaints, prohibited actions, and liquidated damagesHere: failed in committeeMegan HuntReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 744Include public safety communications personnel in certain provisions relating to first responders in the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act and the Critical Incident Stress Management ActHere: failed in committeeMargo JuarezReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 573Adopt the Meat and Poultry Workers and Contractors Protection ActHere: failed in committeeDunixi GuerecaReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 100Adopt the Business Innovation and Startup ActHere: failed in committeeAshlei SpiveyReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 423Eliminate a grant program relating to internships for job trainingHere: failed in committeeChristy ArmendarizReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 94Adopt the Digital Skills Empowerment Act and change the use of the Workforce Development Program Cash FundHere: failed in committeeTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 456Provide for a patient’s waiver for the release of employee hospital and medical records under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation ActHere: failed in committeeBob HallstromReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 336Create the Task Force on Supported EmploymentHere: failed in committeeDanielle ConradReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 544Disqualify certain individuals from receiving benefits under the Employment Security LawHere: failed in committeeRobert DoverReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB544 amended into LB921 by AM2863
LB 1077Change provisions relating to workers' compensation insurance policies and deductiblesHere: failed in committeeTom BrandtReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1077 amended into LB455 by AM2401
LB 747Change provisions relating to child labor, the Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act, the Contractor Registration Act, and the Employee Classification ActHere: failed in committeeTony SorrentinoReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB747 amended into LB847 by AM2141
LB 1056Change provisions of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation ActHere: failed in committeeDanielle ConradReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 813Change provisions relating to marketplace network contractors under the Employment Security LawHere: failed in committeeEliot BostarReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB813 amended into LB921 by AM3061
LB 477Change provisions of the Workplace Privacy ActHere: failed in committeeJohn FredricksonReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1089Change enforcement provisions of the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces ActHere: failed in committeeJana HughesReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1011Change provisions relating to compensation for temporary disability under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation ActHere: failed in committeeGeorge DunganReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 861Require authorized building inspectors for inspections under the Building Construction Act and public access to certain building inspection recordsHere: failed in committeeEliot BostarReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB861 amended into LB441 by AM1897
LB 864Transfer administration of student internships from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of LaborHere: failed in committeeJason ProkopReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB864 amended into LB847 by AM2141
LB 402Include collections relating to overpayment of unemployment benefits under the Employment Security Law as collectible under the Gambling Winnings Setoff for Outstanding Debt Act and change the statute of limitations for recovery of unemployment overpayment debtHere: failed in committeeBrad von GillernReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 617Change provisions of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation ActHere: failed in committeeKathleen KauthReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 370Change provisions of the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights ActHere: failed in committeeMegan HuntReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 45Provide for grants for job programs for historically underserved youthHere: failed in committeeTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 313Change provisions under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act relating to subrogation of third-party claims and the distribution of proceeds in the settlement of third-party claimsHere: failed in committeeTeresa IbachReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 522Change provisions relating to the date when compensation begins and provide for cost-of-living adjustments under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation ActHere: failed in committeeDunixi GuerecaReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1170Change provisions relating to filing and appealing claims against the stateHere: failed in committeeWoody WordekemperReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1170 amended into LB921 by AM2864
LB 308Adopt the Health Care Staffing Agency Registration ActHere: failed in committeeTeresa IbachReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB308 amended into LB921 by AM2864
LB 879Adopt the Guest Worker Permit ActHere: failed in committeeDunixi GuerecaReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1249Redefine terms, change provisions relating to the carryover of paid sick time, and repeal obsolete provisions in the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces ActHere: failed in committeeTony SorrentinoReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 819Change provisions of the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act and the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment ActHere: failed in committeeBob HallstromReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB819 amended into LB768 by AM2492
LB 698Change provisions of the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces ActHere: failed in committeePaul StrommenReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1009Change provisions relating to the date when compensation begins under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation ActHere: failed in committeeGeorge DunganReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 353Allow public school employees to join or terminate membership in a labor organizationHere: failed in committeeDan LonowskiPassed the LegislatureDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LR 303CAConstitutional amendment to provide for paid family medical leaveHere: failed in committeeMachaela CavanaughReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 537Provide requirements for workforce development grants under the Workforce Development Program Cash FundHere: failed in committeeTony SorrentinoReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 941Exclude certain franchisors from being considered employers under certain labor lawsHere: failed in committeeLoren LippincottReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LR 211Interim study to examine the InternNE programHere: left pendingJason ProkopReferred to committeeDid not passAug 6, 2025Notice of hearing for September 05, 2025
LR 281Interim study to review occupational regulations for elevator mechanics and elevator contractorsHere: left pendingBusiness and Labor CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passAug 6, 2025Notice of hearing for September 12, 2025

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