The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee is responsible for processing legislation involving the following subject areas:

• Banking (Financial Institutions)
  • banks; banking practices
  • Department of Banking and Finance
  • credit unions
  • building and loan associations
  • loans; interest; consumer credit; Nebraska Installment Sales Act
  • industrial loan and investment companies
  • public funds; investment; deposit
  • public bodies; authorities; issue bonds
• Commerce
  • Uniform Commercial Code; trust administration; partnerships; corporations; limited liability companies; business trusts; securities; business entities
  • real estate; Real Estate Commission; abstracters; deeds
  • financial acts; economic development; Nebraska Investment Finance Authority
  • commercial development; trade
  • public accountancy; warranties; franchises
  • trade names and practices
• Insurance
  • insurance companies; agents and brokers; guaranty associations
  • Department of Insurance; administration
  • policies; coverage; types of insurance; actions; liability
  • risk management
  • health maintenance organization

During session, the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee meets on Mondays and Tuesdays in Room 1507 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.

Nebraska’s unique Unicameral Legislature relies heavily on the “second house” – the citizens of the State of Nebraska. Ensuring that members of the public have the opportunity to have their voices heard is vital to the legislative process. The link below explains the ways for citizens to share their views on a bill with the Legislature.

Public Input Options.