LB47

Change provisions of the Business Innovation Act and the Small Business Assistance Act

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Nebraska LB47 amends the Business Innovation Act and Small Business Assistance Act to enhance microenterprise support.

Nebraska LB47 modifies the Business Innovation Act and Small Business Assistance Act to bolster microenterprise support. It allows the Department of Economic Development to contract with private entities for professional counseling services for aspiring small business owners. The bill mandates that at least 50% of microloan funds be used for small business technical assistance. It also requires the department to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing grant and counseling service demands, recipients, and impacts. The bill declares an emergency, effective upon passage.

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 25, 2025

1:30 PM

Banking, Commerce and Insurance Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Jan 29, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 25, 2025