Change provisions relating to veterans preferences for employment
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LB 144 — Change provisions relating to veterans preferences for employment
Last action — Approved by Governor on April 9, 2025
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 10, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
141 added · 160 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill LB 144 has been amended to clarify and enhance definitions related to veterans and servicemembers in Nebraska. Key changes include a more detailed explanation of what constitutes full-time duty for veterans, specifically regarding periods of service that qualify for benefits. These updates are significant because they aim to better support veterans and their families in the hiring process, ensuring they receive the appropriate preferences when applying for jobs with both public and private employers.
LB144 LB144 2025 LEGISLATURELEGISLATIVE OFBILL NEBRASKA144 ONEApproved HUNDREDby NINTHthe LEGISLATUREGovernor FIRSTApril SESSION9, LEGISLATIVE2025 BILL 144 FINAL READING Introduced by Rountree, 3;
Read firstA timeBILL JanuaryFOR 13,AN 2025ACT Committee:relating to labor;
Business and Labor A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to labor;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB144 LB144 2025 Section 1.
(3) Full-time duty means duty during time of war or during a period recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as qualifying for veterans benefits administered by the department and that such duty from January 31, 1955, to February 28, 1961, exceeded one hundred eighty days unless lesser duty was the result of a service-service-connected connected or service-aggravated disability;
(4) Disabled veteran means an individual who has served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States, has been discharged or otherwise separated with a characterization of honorable or general (under honorable conditions) therefrom, and has established the present existence of a service-connectedservice- connected disability or is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension because of a public statute administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or a military department;
and (5) Preference eligible means any veteran as defined in this section or the spouse of a servicemember as defined in this section, except that -2- LB144 LB144 2025 for a spouse of a servicemember such preference is limited to the time during which the servicemember remains serves on active status duty as described in subdivision (1) of this section and up to one hundred eighty days after the servicemember's discharge or separation from service;
(3) All notices of positions of employment available for veterans preference and all applications for such positions by the state or its governmental subdivisions shall state that the position is subject to a -3- LB144 LB144 2025 veterans preference.
(b) A spouse of a veteran desiring to use a veterans preference shall provide the hiring authority with (i) a copy of the veteran's Department of Defense Form 214 or its successor form or record, (ii) a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a one hundred percent permanent disability rating or -1- LB144 LB144 2025 documentation showing the veteran was killed in the line of duty or died due to his or her military service, whichever is applicable , and (iii) proof of marriage to the veteran.
(a) Preference eligible means any veteran as defined in this section or the spouse of a servicemember as defined in this section, except that for a spouse of a servicemember such preference is limited to the time during which the servicemember remains on active status and up to one hundred eighty days after the servicemember's discharge or separation -4- LB144 LB144 2025 from service;
(b) A spouse of a veteran desiring to use such policy preference shall provide the private employer with a copy of the veteran's Department of Defense Form 214 or its successor form or record, proof of marriage to the veteran, and (i) either (a) a copy of the veteran's -5- LB144 LB144 2025 disability verification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a one hundred percent permanent disability rating, (ii) or (b) a copy of the veteran's Department of Defense Form 1300 or its successor form documenting that the veteran was killed in the line of duty, or (iii) other documentation showing that the veteran died due to his or her military service;
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The bill modifies existing laws to adjust the definitions and provisions related to veterans' preferences for employment in Nebraska.
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and.→ and.Clarifies the definitions without changing the existing content.
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and or a return to employment with the State of Nebraska or its governmental subdivisions if termination of previous employment was for other than disciplinary reasons.→ and a return to employment with the State of Nebraska or its governmental subdivisions if termination of previous employment was for other than disciplinary reasons.Modifies the wording for clarity in employment preferences.
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preference eligibles Veterans→ preference eligibles who are veteransSpecifies the category of veterans for clarity in amendments regarding scoring.
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the preference eligible qualifying veteran if two or more equally qualified candidates are being considered for the position.→ the preference eligible veteran if two or more equally qualified candidates are being considered for the position.Updates terminology for consistency.
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The spouse of a veteran desiring to use a veterans preference shall provide the hiring authority with→ A spouse of a veteran desiring to use a veterans preference shall provide the hiring authority withClarifies the subject of the sentence regarding documentation requirements for spouses.
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due to his or her military service, whichever is applicable.→ due to his or her military service; whichever is applicable.Improves grammatical structure for clarity.
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the spouse of a servicemember such preference is limited to the time during which the servicemember remains on active status and up to one hundred eighty days after the servicemember's discharge or separation from service;→ the spouse of a servicemember such preference is limited to the time during which the servicemember remains on active status and up to one hundred eighty days after the servicemember's discharge or separation from service;Clarifies eligibility criteria for preference.
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such policy preference shall be in writing and applied uniformly to decisions regarding hiring and promotion.→ such policy shall be in writing and applied uniformly to decisions regarding hiring and promotion.Simplifies language surrounding the policy requirements.
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(i) either (a) a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a one hundred percent permanent disability rating, (ii) or (b) a copy of the veteran's Department of Defense Form 1300 or its successor form documenting that the veteran was killed in the line of duty, or (iii) other documentation showing that the veteran died due to his or her military service; and hostile action.→ (i) a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a one hundred percent permanent disability rating, or (ii) a copy of the veteran's Department of Defense Form 1300 or its successor form documenting that the veteran was killed in the line of duty, or (iii) other documentation showing that the veteran died due to his or her military service;Clarifies options by removing repetitive wording.
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A voluntary veterans preference employment policy shall not be considered a violation of any state or local equal employment opportunity law including the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act.
Adds a provision that protects voluntary veterans preference policies from discrimination claims.
Action History
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Approved by Governor on April 9, 2025
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Dispensing of reading at large approved
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Passed on Final Reading 47-0-2
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on April 3, 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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Rountree AM103 withdrawn
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Business and Labor AM175 adopted
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Andersen name added
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Placed on General File with AM175
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Business and Labor AM175 filed
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Rountree AM103 filed
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Conrad name added
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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
- Victor Rountree · Primary
- Bob Andersen · Cosponsor
- Danielle Conrad · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 46 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (46)
46 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 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 47 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
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 | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 40 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 2% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (49)
| 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
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- LB 144 is sponsored by Victor Rountree, Bob Andersen, and Danielle Conrad.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2025. Enacted.
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