This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, focusing on the fees and procedures related to the Secretary of State's office concerning liens and financing statements. Key changes include the introduction of new nonrefundable fees for services such as requesting certificates and bulk data related to the Uniform Commercial Code. The bill also modifies the language regarding the filing and indexing of notices of liens, allowing for electronic submissions and changing terminology from "transmitted" to "provided." Additionally, it establishes a new fee structure for effective financing statements and outlines the Secretary of State's responsibilities in maintaining a central filing system. Certain provisions, including section 52-1313.01, are repealed to streamline the processes involved in lien registration and financing statements.

Moreover, the bill allows individuals to register with the Secretary of State to receive the master lien list annually, with a registration fee capped at two hundred dollars. It clarifies that the Secretary of State may distribute master lien lists in various formats and set reasonable charges for access. The bill also introduces changes to the fees associated with filing and responding to requests for information, including a nonrefundable fee structure for submitting records. By repealing several existing sections related to registration fees and lien notices, the bill aims to modernize and enhance the accessibility of lien information, ultimately streamlining the registration process and updating fee structures for the public.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52-1313.01, 52-1001, 52-1003, 52-1312, 52-1313, 52-1602, 77-3903