LB 197 — Change provisions relating to disqualification for benefits, claim determinations, and claim redeterminations under the Employment Security Law
Last action — Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on March 12, 2025.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
95 added · 107 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to LB 197 clarify the rules surrounding unemployment benefits for individuals affected by labor disputes. Specifically, the changes outline that individuals can avoid disqualification from benefits if they can prove they are not involved in the dispute and do not belong to a relevant group of workers involved in the dispute. This matters because it protects workers who may be disconnected from the issues causing workplace stoppages while preserving their right to receive unemployment benefits during such times.
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Business and Labor A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Employment Security Law;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB197 LB197 2025 Section 1.
A determination with respect to the first week of a benefit year shall also include a statement as to whether -2- LB197 LB197 2025 the claimant has been paid the wages required under section 48-627.01, and, if so, the first day of the benefit year, his or her weekly benefit amount, and the maximum total amount of benefits payable to him or her with respect to such benefit year.
48-63148-631 (1) (1) A redetermination upon a claim filed pursuant to section 48-629 may be made by a representative designated by the commissioner, hereinafter referred to as an adjudicator, if the adjudicator The -3- LB197 LB197 2025 adjudicator may reconsider a determination if he or she finds that:
-1- LB197 LB197 2025 (d) A review conducted as part of the benefit accuracy measurement program finds an error in the determination.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025
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Passed on Final Reading 47-1*-1
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on March 6, 2025
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Placed on Final Reading
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Placed on Select File
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Placed on General File
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Notice of hearing for January 27, 2025
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Referred to Business and Labor Committee
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Jared Storm · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 47 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 47 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 2% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McKeon | — | Yea |
| Meyer | — | Yea |
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Yea |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Christy Armendariz | — | Yea |
| Dan Lonowski | — | Yea |
| Dan Quick | — | Yea |
| Danielle Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dave Murman | — | Yea |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Nay |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | Yea |
| R. Brad von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Rick Holdcroft | — | Yea |
| Rita Sanders | — | Yea |
| Robert Clements | — | Yea |
| Robert Dover | — | Yea |
| Stan Clouse | — | Yea |
| Tanya Storer | — | Yea |
| Teresa Ibach | — | Yea |
| Terrell McKinney | — | Not Voting |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (49)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LB 197?
- LB 197 is sponsored by Jared Storm.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2025. Enacted.
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