Rep. Jared Storm

Maddy summaryNebraska's LB 196 amends vehicle laws to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-type vehicles to operate between sunset and sunrise **only when used for snow removal** within city, village, or unincorporated village areas. The bill adds this exception to the existing rule restricting nighttime operation, while requiring operators to have a valid driver's license or farm permit, liability insurance, and to follow speed limits (30 mph max). Vehicles must also have headlights, taillights, and a day-glow safety flag mounted at the rear. This change specifically targets snow removal operations, not general nighttime use, and applies only to municipal or unincorporated village jurisdictions.

Maddy summaryThis Nebraska bill (LB 197) amends key sections of the Employment Security Law to clarify rules for unemployment benefits. It updates disqualification rules (Section 48-628.09) to better define when workers lose benefits due to labor disputes, requiring proof of non-involvement in the dispute. The bill also streamlines claim processing (Section 48-630) and sets a two-year limit for redetermining benefit amounts (Section 48-631), ensuring timely resolution of eligibility issues. These changes directly affect unemployed workers and employers navigating benefit claims, making the process more transparent and efficient under Nebraska's unemployment system.