LB397

Change and eliminate provisions relating to workplace safety committees and a workplace safety program and terminate a fund

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Nebraska LB397 eliminates workplace safety committees and a safety program, and terminates a related fund.

Nebraska LB397 amends and repeals sections related to workplace safety committees and a safety program, and terminates the Workplace Safety Consultation Program fund. The bill eliminates provisions requiring employers to establish safety committees and comply with specific standards. It also removes the requirement for employers to report workplace hazards and accident information to state agencies. Additionally, LB397 repeals sections that defined the Workplace Safety Consultation Program and its funding, effectively ending the program.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 24, 2025

1:30 PM

Business and Labor Hearing

History

Feb 25

Legislature

Approved by Governor on February 24, 2026

Feb 20

Legislature

Dispensing of reading at large approved

Feb 20

Legislature

Passed on Final Reading 35-13-1