Lawmakers approved an omnibus bill this session relating to the regulation of business and labor law in Nebraska.
LB191, as originally introduced by Hastings Sen. Steve Halloran, would have made certain workers’ compensation injury reports confidential for 60 days from the date of filing.
The bill was gutted by a Business and Labor Committee amendment on general file in order to replace it with provisions of a variety of measures heard by the committee.
Provisions of LB267, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, prioritize resources such as personal protective equipment, vaccines and medical treatment for critical infrastructure utility workers during a civil defense emergency.
LB249, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, adds the extension of sewer or water service as an eligible activity under the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act.
The committee package also includes provisions of five other bills that make technical changes to existing law:
• LB427, sponsored by Ralston Sen. Merv Riepe, which amends the Nebraska Contractor Registration Act to no longer require out-of-state contractors to pay a one-time $25 registration fee or submit a $25 fee for each contract they receive of at least $10,000;
• LB460, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Mike McDonnell, which requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse first responders for examination costs related to mental health injuries that are not reimbursed by their employer and requires that rates be...
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