Omnibus consumer protection measure amended, advanced
An omnibus banking measure was amended and advanced to the final round of debate March 18.
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Expanded affordable housing proposal clears first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 6 intended to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s efforts to increase affordable housing.
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Omnibus consumer protection measure advanced to second round
A bill meant to strengthen banking protections for vulnerable consumers was amended to become an omnibus proposal and advanced from general file March 5.
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Bill to require DED grant awards clears first round
A program aimed at benefitting Nebraska’s small businesses would be required to award a minimum dollar amount of grant funds under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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Bill would require asthma inhaler insurance coverage
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would require insurance coverage of maintenance and rescue asthma inhalers.
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CPA licensure rules updated
Lawmakers passed a measure Feb. 20 intended to increase licensure access to those seeking to become certified public accountants in Nebraska.
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Omnibus banking bill passed
Lawmakers approved a measure Feb. 20 that makes a number of changes to Nebraska banking laws.
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Bill would require insurance coverage for certain pediatric disorders
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would require Nebraska insurers to cover treatments for two related pediatric autoimmune disorders.
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Bill would target fraudulent social media ads
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a measure that seeks to hold accountable social media platforms that accept paid advertising.
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AI safety regulations considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills aimed at regulating companies that provide artificial intelligence services.
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Omnibus banking bill clears first round
A measure that would make a number of changes to Nebraska banking laws advanced from general file Jan. 27.
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Changes to CPA licensure advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file Jan. 27 intended to increase licensure access to those seeking to become certified public accountants in Nebraska.
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Changes to CPA licensure considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 20 on a measure intended to increase licensure access to those seeking to become certified public accountants in Nebraska.
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Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Measures meant to protect children online, create an HMO assessment program, improve pharmacy benefit manager regulations and provide immunity for certain cyber security breaches were among proposals considered by lawmakers this session.
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Bill aimed at protecting youth online passed
A proposal meant to protect children’s private information and provide parental tools to monitor their online safety was given final approval May 28.
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