This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska and the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement to rename the Contractor and Professional Employer Organization Registration Cash Fund to the Contractor, Business, and Professional Employer Organization Registration Cash Fund. It also introduces an annual filing fee for employers submitting reports under the Employment Security Law, which shall not exceed $250, and mandates that these fees be remitted to the newly named fund. Additionally, the bill eliminates obsolete provisions and harmonizes existing laws.

The bill further specifies that the Commissioner of Labor may require electronic filing of wage reports for employers with an annual payroll exceeding $100,000, while also allowing for exceptions in cases of hardship. It expands the uses of the fund to include enforcement and administration of various labor laws, including the Employment Security Law and the Non-English-Speaking Workers Protection Act, among others. The bill repeals original sections that are being amended, ensuring that the updated provisions are clearly established in the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-648, 48-1706, 48-2107, 48-2710, 81-406