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Committee hears LB59 to let natural resource districts use electronic payments

2149713 · January 23, 2025
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Summary

LB59 would allow Nebraska natural resources districts to use electronic funds transfers and automated clearing house payments in addition to paper checks; proponents said the change modernizes operations and will save staff time and postage; no opponents testified.

Sen. Rita Sanders of Bellevue introduced LB59 to the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, saying the bill would update statute to permit natural resources districts to use electronic funds transfer (EFT) and automated clearing house (ACH) payments alongside existing check and warrant options.

"This update simply allows NRD to use these more efficient, more secure payment methods…

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