Interim study to examine how public funds are deposited, held, and invested, and to evaluate the economic impacts of current public-fund investment practices on local communities throughout Nebraska

This legislative resolution directs the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee to conduct an interim study on how public funds are deposited, held, and invested across Nebraska. The study will examine current investment practices, such as keeping money in local banks versus using pooled or out-of-state options, and analyze their effects on local lending, small businesses, and rural communities. Committee members will review existing laws governing these investments, assess decision-making criteria used by public entities, and explore potential policy changes to encourage keeping public funds within the state. The committee is required to submit a final report with its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature.