Funds sought for possible Lincoln convention center
A proposal considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Jan. 31 could provide a partial funding source for a future convention center in Lincoln.
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Banking Commerce and Insurance
Microchip bill seeks to meet federal program requirements
A proposal that would attempt to align Nebraska’s economic development structure with the requirements of a federal microchip grant program
Read moreBill would allow creation of ‘silent’ trusts
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would allow the creation of silent trusts — also referred to as confidential trusts — in Nebraska.
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Bill targets political use of state funds
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill intended to ensure that state funds not be used for political purposes.
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Pet insurance proposal considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a proposal that would create a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance, which covers pet illness and accidents.
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Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Pharmacy benefit managers, clinician-administered medication and expanded Medicare eligibility topped the list of issues heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee and addressed by the Legislature this session.
Read moreOmnibus insurance measure approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 that makes a number of changes to laws governing insurance in Nebraska.
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Banking omnibus bill advanced
A bill that would adopt updates to the Insurance Holding Company System Act was amended to become an omnibus banking measure and advanced from general file March 3.
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Bill would expand eligibility for supplemental Medicare
Nebraskans who are younger than 65 and receiving Medicare benefits because of a disability could apply for supplemental Medicare coverage under a bill considered Feb. 15 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read moreInsurance coverage for clinician-administered drugs sought
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would prohibit health insurance coverage restrictions on medication that is administered by a clinician.
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Regulatory review, temporary exemption process sought
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would create a new regulatory review program and an office within the state Department of Economic Development to act as a liaison between private businesses and state regulators.
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Pharmacy benefit manager regulation advanced
Senators advanced from general file Feb. 1 a bill that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Nebraska.
Read moreBill would lower colorectal screening age
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would lower the insurance coverage age for a colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45.
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Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Digital asset management, step therapy, insurance parity and protection of vulnerable adults topped the list of issues heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee and addressed by the Legislature this session.
Read moreDigital asset depository bill approved
A bill establishing a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — passed May 20.
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