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2004 Summary of New State Laws - Nebraska

Issue

Bill #

Bill Description

Miscellaneous New Insurance Provisions

L 845

Provides that if the real estate commission cannot obtain errors and omissions insurance to cover all licensees who choose to participate in the group program at a reasonable premium not to exceed $500, the errors and omissions insurance requirement does not apply during the year for which coverage cannot be obtained. Effective 7/15/04.

Motor Vehicle Insurance

(Traffic Safety - Seatbelts)

L 227

Requires all children between six and 18 years of age to wear a seat belt that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as of January 1, 2004. Effective 7/15/04.

(Proof of Coverage)

L 911

Allows for the electronic transmission of a certificate of proof of financial responsibility. Effective 3/19/04.

State Building Codes

L 888

Updates references to the 2003, instead of 2000, edition of the International Energy Conservation Code for new state buildings, or renovations of or additions to any existing buildings, on which construction is initiated on or after July 1, 2005. Effective 7/1/05.

Workers' Compensation

L 1091

Specifies that the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund will be administered by the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court, and makes technical changes to the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act. Effective 4/13/04.

The information contained in this summary is not intended as a portrayal of every property/casualty-related law enacted in each state. Rather, it represents recently enacted legislation specifically identified by NAMIC State and Regulatory Affairs Staff as bearing direct relevance to those issues that represent NAMIC's National State Legislative Agenda or otherwise deemed pertinent to the interests of the majority of NAMIC members.

This summary is for use as a convenient tool for our members, and is not intended, and should not be considered to be, legal advice. Please consult your legal representatives.

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