Employment and Affirmative Action Issue Summary
Key Votes
Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Aug. 11, 2020 | Nebraska | LB 1060 | Prohibits Racial Discrimination in the Workplace Based on Certain Hair Textures and Styles | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
March 17, 2016 | Nebraska | LB 83 | Prohibits Wage Discrimination in Small Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
April 7, 2014 | Nebraska | LB 485 | Prohibits Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (26 - 22) |
March 31, 2014 | Nebraska | LB 943 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Failed - Senate (20 - 20) |
April 9, 2010 | Nebraska | LB 780 | PTSD Workers' Compensation Benefits for First Responders | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 5) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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8/11 | LB 1060 | Prohibits Racial Discrimination in the Workplace Based on Certain Hair Textures and Styles | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
3/17 | LB 83 | Prohibits Wage Discrimination in Small Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
4/07 | LB 485 | Prohibits Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (26 - 22) |
3/31 | LB 943 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Failed - Senate (20 - 20) |
4/09 | LB 780 | PTSD Workers' Compensation Benefits for First Responders | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 5) |
Public Statements
Date | Title | Politician |
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Jan. 21, 2021 | Gov. Ricketts, State Employee Union Applaud New Contract | Gov. Pete Ricketts |
Dec. 18, 2020 | Gao Issues Report Evaluating Effectiveness of "Move Over" Laws to Protect First Responders in Response to Push from Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer & Bustos | Sen. Deb Fischer |
Oct. 9, 2020 | Fortenberry Offers Important Update on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) | Rep. Jeff Fortenberry |
Sept. 16, 2020 | Bacon cosponsors two career and technical education training bills | Rep. Don Bacon |
Sept. 16, 2020 | Bacon Cosponsors Legislation to Enhance Training and Programs in Cybersecurity and Transportation Workforce | Rep. Don Bacon |
Date | Title | Politician |
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Jan. 21, 2021 | Gov. Ricketts, State Employee Union Applaud New Contract | Gov. Pete Ricketts |
Dec. 18, 2020 | Gao Issues Report Evaluating Effectiveness of "Move Over" Laws to Protect First Responders in Response to Push from Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer & Bustos | Sen. Deb Fischer |
Oct. 9, 2020 | Fortenberry Offers Important Update on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) | Rep. Jeff Fortenberry |
Sept. 16, 2020 | Bacon cosponsors two career and technical education training bills | Rep. Don Bacon |
Sept. 16, 2020 | Bacon Cosponsors Legislation to Enhance Training and Programs in Cybersecurity and Transportation Workforce | Rep. Don Bacon |
Interest Group Ratings
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Ballot Measures
Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
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Nov. 4, 2014 | Nebraska | Initiative Measure 425: Minimum Wage Increase | Passed |
Nov. 4, 2008 | Nebraska | Initiative Measure 424: Affirmative Action Ban | Passed |