Nebraska Treasurer cut to be decided by voters
March 29, 2010
LINCOLN, Nebraska: The Nebraska Treasurer position is in danger of being cut, but that is now officially up for the state voters to decide. The measure, known as LR 248 CA, was advanced by the legislature by a 37-6 vote for a second reading. The vote took place on March 9, 2010. The measure was then passed on March 26, 2010 by the Nebraska Legislature, placing the measure before voters. The amendment was proposed by Senator Dennis Utter and will ask voters whether or not to abolish the position of the state treasurer.[1]
As with any treasurer at the state level, the position requires that the candidate manages the treasury and is responsible for the Unclaimed Property program, the Nebraska College Savings program, the State Disbursement Unit for child support payment, the Long-Term Care Savings Plan, and the newly created website, Nebraskaspending.gov. The measure was introduced as a way to help save money for the state.[2]
According to Utter, "I want to look for ways to make government smaller, more efficient, more transparent and more effective. I want to get the maximum mileage out of the taxpayer's dollars."[3]
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