Banking regulations approved
Several updates to Nebraska banking regulations were approved by lawmakers April 11.
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Sen. Julie Slama
Insurance omnibus measure clears final round
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that makes a number of changes to insurance regulation and real estate law in Nebraska.
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Insurance omnibus measure clears first round
A bill that would change requirements for onsite reviews of insurance administrators was amended to become an omnibus insurance measure and advanced from general file April 2.
Read MoreLawmakers broaden, advance banking cleanup bill
An annual banking cleanup bill was amended to become an omnibus measure and given first-round approval March 20.
Read MoreBanking regulation updates, economic development and insurance changes approved
Senators passed a measure June 1 that makes a variety of changes and updates to regulations governing a number of Nebraska industries.
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Banking regulation bill broadened, advanced from first round after cloture
A measure that would eliminate an onsite review requirement for title insurance agents was amended to become an omnibus committee bill and advanced to the second round of debate April 18 after a successful cloture motion.
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Bill would establish voter ID framework
A proposal that would implement the provisions of an initiative petition approved by voters last year establishing a photo ID requirement to vote in Nebraska was considered Feb. 1 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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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.
Read MoreSales tax exemption for twine used in agriculture proposed
Twine used to bale hay would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a proposal heard Jan. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
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Day three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 6 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreElectrical system grant program approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges.
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Electrical system grant program advanced
A proposal aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges advanced from general file March 31.
Read MoreGrant program proposed for small town businesses
The state would develop a federally funded economic development grant program focused on smaller Nebraska communities under a bill heard Feb. 14 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Proposal would end nonpartisan legislative elections
A measure to consider repeal of a constitutional requirement that members of the Legislature be elected on nonpartisan ballots was considered by the Executive Board Feb. 3.
Read MoreFireworks sales expanded
Nebraskans will have more options when buying fireworks under a bill passed April 29.
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