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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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Casinos must check debts before payouts
On the Tax Commissioner’s implementation date, gaming operators must check the state system before paying winnings. If an operator fails to check or to collect the required amount, the State Racing and Gaming Commission can fine up to $10,000 and licensing action may follow.
New fees and checks for cash devices
Beginning January 1, 2025, distributors pay $100 per cash device each year, capped at $5,000 per distributor. Applicants for a cash‑device operator or distributor license must complete a one‑time background check and pay its cost and fees. Holders of a liquor license are exempt from the background check.
Gambling winnings pay your state debts
Before paying casino, sports betting, or cash‑device winnings, operators must check a secure state system. If you owe DHHS‑certified debts of $25 or more, or any state tax, fee, or overpayment (including unemployment overpayments), the operator deducts that amount and sends it to the Department of Revenue. DHHS debts are paid first, then other state debts are paid pro rata. The system shows the total you owe; you get the rest of your winnings. Agencies add debts unless the validity is legitimately in dispute. The law also expands who counts as an obligor to any person who owes these debts and creates the secure system to run these checks. The law repeals listed prior sections to align with these changes.
More ways to recover unemployment overpayments
The Labor Commissioner can recover overpaid unemployment benefits by taking state tax refunds, deducting gambling winnings, and withholding future unemployment checks. The law removes the prior three‑year limit on withholding future benefits. The state does not recoup if you were not at fault and recovery would defeat the law’s purpose or be against equity and good conscience.
Who gets paid sick time
Employers with 11 or more employees must offer paid sick time starting October 1, 2025. You start to earn time after 80 straight hours of work, at 1 hour for every 30 hours. Small‑business workers (11–19 employees) can use up to 40 hours a year; others up to 56 hours. Exempt workers accrue as if they work 40 hours a week unless their usual week is less. Commission or piece‑rate pay is converted to an hourly sick‑pay rate using average weekly pay divided by 40. Unused hours come back if you are rehired by the same employer within 12 months; employers do not have to cash out unused hours at separation. Existing employer paid leave counts if it meets or beats these rules, and multi‑employer union plans can satisfy them. Not covered: owner‑operators, independent contractors, people under 16, railroad workers under federal law, seasonal or temporary farm workers, and people who work in Nebraska fewer than 80 hours in a year.
Sick leave penalties and no lawsuits
The Labor Commissioner now enforces the sick leave law with citations. Fines are up to $500 for a first violation and up to $5,000 after that. You have 15 working days to contest a citation. Any unpaid citation blocks state or local contracts until it is paid. Employees can no longer file private lawsuits under this law.
Stronger elevator and conveyor safety rules
Before first use of a new elevator or other conveyance, the owner or lessee must get a State Fire Marshal inspection certificate, pay the fee, and display it. Conveyances must be registered when placed in service. Owners may use a third‑party inspection if they file the certificate, keep insurance, and pay the administrative fee. The law covers more conveyors and automated people movers, and some home installs in counties over 100,000 get an installation inspection; many portable devices remain exempt. The Fire Marshal can grant case‑by‑case variances that keep users safe, and decisions can be appealed. Complaint requests stay confidential during a preliminary inquiry, and the office keeps records for three years.
Tougher licensing for elevator contractors
License applications must list contact info, experience, and allow an FBI criminal‑history check through the State Patrol. Contractors must show workers’ comp coverage if it applies, carry liability and property damage insurance, report accidents over $1,000, and list a Nebraska‑licensed elevator mechanic. Social Security numbers are not required on the form.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Beau Ballard
Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Provisions/portions of LB698 amended into LB415 by AM545
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB435 amended into LB415 by AM545
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB402 amended into LB415 by AM545
6/6/2025legislatureApproved by Governor on June 4, 2025
6/4/2025legislaturePresented to Governor on May 29, 2025
5/29/2025legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
5/28/2025legislaturePassed on Final Reading 33-16*-0
5/28/2025legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. FA228 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. FA227 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, J. AM1451 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, J. AM1469 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureHughes AM1449 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureDungan FA237 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureDungan FA236 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureRaybould AM1470 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureStrommen AM722 not considered
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. MO139 failed
5/28/2025legislatureBallard MO327 prevailed
5/28/2025legislatureBallard MO327 Invoke cloture pursuant to Rule 7, Sec. 10 filed
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. MO139 pending
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. MO139 pending
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. MO140 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureMcKinney MO112 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureDungan AM799 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
1/17/2025
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted
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