All Roll Calls
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NebraskaLB415109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
Change 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 Law
Sponsored By: Beau Ballard
Signed by Governor
Business and Labor Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 5 mixed.
New checks and fines for gaming businesses
On the date set by the Tax Commissioner, gambling operators must check the state system before paying any winnings. Failing to check or collect can bring fines up to $10,000 at racetracks and can count as a license violation for Department of Revenue–licensed operators. Most cash‑device operator or distributor license applicants must pass a one‑time background check and pay the cost; holders of a liquor license are exempt. Individual applicants must provide a Social Security number.
State system to collect debts from winnings
The Department of Revenue builds a secure system to match winners to debts. It shows the total owed, not the debt sources. DHHS can submit certified debts of $25 or more. The Department of Revenue, DMV, and Department of Labor can submit outstanding state tax debts. Agencies can write rules to run the program. Submissions are ongoing, except when a debt is in dispute.
Paid sick time coverage and pay
Employers with 11 or more employees are covered by the paid sick time law. A small business is 11 to 19 employees, but not if it kept 20 or more employees for 20 or more weeks in the current or last year. Paid sick time is paid at your usual hourly rate, at least the rate set in section 48-1203. If you are paid by commission, piece, mileage, or fee, your employer converts your average weekly pay to an hourly rate by dividing by 40. People who work in Nebraska fewer than 80 hours in a year are not covered.
Unemployment overpayments from winnings and benefits
If you were paid unemployment benefits you were not entitled to, the state can take your gambling winnings. The state can also sue, take tax refunds, or withhold from future benefits within three years of the benefit year. If you were not at fault and withholding would defeat the law’s purpose or be against equity and good conscience, the state does not withhold future benefits.
Gambling winnings used to pay debts
Starting on the date the Tax Commissioner sets, operators must check a state system before paying winnings. If your name is in the system, that lookup is a lien and the operator takes the full identified debt from your winnings. The operator sends the money to the Department of Revenue; DHHS child‑support debts are paid first, then state taxes on a pro rata basis. The Department of Revenue or DHHS must notify you within 20 days and give you 30 days to contest in writing. Your written contest counts when you mail it, and you can get a hearing and appeal.
Home and building elevator inspection rules
Before first use of a new elevator or similar device installed after January 1, 2008, owners must get a State Fire Marshal inspection certificate, have the contractor register the installation, and display the certificate. You may use an inspection by a licensed insurance company representative or approved third‑party and pay an administrative fee instead of a state inspection; a qualifying city inspection can also substitute. In counties with over 100,000 people, home elevators are inspected at installation but are not subject to periodic inspections.
Elevator safety standards and licensing
The State Fire Marshal sets safety rules using national standards, reviews them each year, and may grant variances only if safety is not reduced. You can appeal decisions. The Marshal hires qualified elevator inspectors and may add deputies. Anyone can request an investigation; your contact info stays private during the initial inquiry. Elevator mechanic and contractor license applications must include a Social Security number, experience, insurance, and accident history, and allow a criminal‑history check; Social Security numbers are not public.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Beau Ballard
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 12 • No: 28 • Other: 9
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 11 • No: 32 • Other: 6
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 15 • No: 34
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 33 • No: 16
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 15 • No: 28 • Other: 6
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 29 • No: 12 • Other: 8
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 33 • No: 14 • Other: 2
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 11 • No: 32 • Other: 6
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 15 • No: 34
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 34 • No: 15
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 34 • No: 15
legislature vote • 5/28/2025
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Yes: 15 • No: 34
legislature vote • 5/28/2025
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Yes: 33 • No: 16
legislature vote • 5/28/2025
Final Reading
Yes: 33 • No: 16
legislature vote • 5/13/2025
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Yes: 33 • No: 14 • Other: 2
legislature vote • 5/13/2025
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Yes: 11 • No: 32 • Other: 6
legislature vote • 5/13/2025
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Yes: 36 • No: 4 • Other: 9
legislature vote • 5/13/2025
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Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1
legislature vote • 5/13/2025
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Yes: 33 • No: 14 • Other: 2
legislature vote • 5/13/2025
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Yes: 29 • No: 12 • Other: 8
legislature vote • 5/13/2025
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Yes: 15 • No: 28 • Other: 6
legislature vote • 3/28/2025
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Yes: 34 • No: 15
legislature vote • 3/28/2025
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Yes: 15 • No: 34
legislature vote • 3/28/2025
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Yes: 34 • No: 15
legislature vote • 3/28/2025
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Yes: 34 • No: 14 • Other: 1
legislature vote • 3/26/2025
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Yes: 12 • No: 28 • Other: 9
legislature vote • 3/20/2025
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Yes: 11 • No: 32 • Other: 6
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB402 amended into LB415 by AM545
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB435 amended into LB415 by AM545
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB698 amended into LB415 by AM545
6/6/2025legislaturePresented to Governor on May 29, 2025
5/29/2025legislatureBallard FA23 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureBallard FA24 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureRaybould FA53 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislaturevon Gillern AM598 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureDungan FA58 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, J. AM787 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureDungan FA57 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureDungan AM799 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureMcKinney MO112 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. MO140 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. MO139 pending
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. MO139 pending
5/28/2025legislatureBallard MO327 Invoke cloture pursuant to Rule 7, Sec. 10 filed
5/28/2025legislatureBallard MO327 prevailed
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. MO139 failed
5/28/2025legislatureStrommen AM722 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureRaybould AM1470 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureDungan FA236 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureDungan FA237 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureHughes AM1449 not considered
5/28/2025legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
6/6/2025
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted