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LB 452 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

State intent regarding appropriation of federal funds

Nebraska's LB 452 states the Legislature's intent to appropriate $500,000 annually from federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for court-appointed special advocate (CASA) state aid programs. Specifically, it allocates $500,000 for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, designating these funds exclusively for CASA program support. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. Note: This bill was amended into LB261 on June 6, 2025, and is no longer active as introduced.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $500k annually from federal funds to fund CASA programs, directly advancing government spending on essential public services within budget management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds CASA programs (court-appointed advocates) for juvenile justice support, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like improved court oversight and child advocacy in the system.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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6
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Committee
2
Amendments
1
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB452 amended into LB261 by AM832
legislature
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations Committee
legislature
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jason Prokop
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NE
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