Secretary of state fee increase approved

Lawmakers gave final approval July 31 to a measure that changes a number of business administrative fees collected by the Nebraska secretary of state’s office.

LB910, sponsored by Gering Sen. John Stinner, would consolidate cash funds administered by, and restructure fees assessed by, the secretary of state’s office.

The bill creates the Secretary of State Cash Fund by transferring the balances of the existing Administration Cash Fund, Corporation Cash Fund, Nebraska Collection Agency Fund, Secretary of State Administration Cash Fund and the Uniform Commercial Code Cash Fund.

LB910 passed on a 42-5 vote.