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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 348: Appropriate funds for domestic violence services

LB 348 proposed allocating $3 million from the Health and Human Services Cash Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 and another $3 million for 2026-27 to fund domestic violence services through Program 354 under Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services. The bill aimed to directly support domestic violence service providers by providing dedicated state funding for their operations. It declared an emergency to expedite implementation upon approval. However, the bill's provisions were later amended into other legislation (LB264 and LB261) on June 6, 2025, meaning it did not become law as originally introduced.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6M total for domestic violence services via state budget, directly funding essential public services under fiscal management.95% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 23: Provide for grants for bike-sharing programs

This bill creates a state grant program administered by Nebraska's Department of Economic Development to fund nonprofit organizations operating bike-sharing systems. Nonprofits must apply for grants, report on fund usage, and return unused funds. The bill specifically intends to allocate $250,000 from the General Fund to establish this program, directly affecting community bike-sharing initiatives and their nonprofit operators.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250,000 from General Fund to fund bike-sharing grants, directly increasing state expenditure on community programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds bike-sharing programs ($250k grant program) as sustainable transportation infrastructure, directly advancing community transit options per bill's intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 380A: Appropriation Bill

LB 380A allocates $150,000 annually from Nebraska's Health and Human Services Cash Fund for Program 33 and approximately $6.3 million in combined state/federal funds for Program 348, both for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The funding specifically supports the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing Legislative Bill 380 (from the 2025 session), with strict limits of $100,000 per year for employee salaries in Program 33 and no salary spending allowed for Program 348. This bill directly affects DHHS programs by providing targeted financial resources for state aid and operational needs. It does not create new policies but authorizes existing funding streams for specific state programs under a prior legislative act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $150k and $6.3M for health programs, supporting essential services through budget appropriation with fiscal safeguards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 627: Provide for a capital construction project for the University of Nebraska

This bill authorizes the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to design and build residential facilities for nursing and allied health students in Norfolk, Nebraska, at a total cost of $23 million. It directs annual state appropriations of $1.15 million for 20 years to fund the project, with provisions allowing long-term financing contracts (without pledging state credit) and requiring unused funds to transfer to the General Fund by 2045. The bill also allocates $250,000 for educational technology at the Norfolk facilities. The project directly affects UNO students in health programs and Norfolk residents through new campus infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly allocates $1.15M annual state appropriations for 20 years to fund university facilities, increasing budget allocation for public education infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds university infrastructure for nursing/health students with $23M construction and $1.15M annual state appropriations over 20 years95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds residential facilities for nursing and allied health students, directly supporting healthcare workforce development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 375: Adopt the Grocer Reinvestment Option Act

LB 375 creates a grant program to help Nebraska grocery stores in smaller communities expand access to nutritious food. It provides funding for specific "new investments" like technology upgrades, transitioning to cooperative business models, or improving supply chains, primarily targeting stores in towns under 40,000 residents or Nebraska’s 90 least-populated counties. To qualify, stores must meet eligibility criteria including demonstrating community need, having a self-sustaining plan, and committing to match at least half the project cost. Grants must be spent within three years, and the program requires annual reporting on funded projects and outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state grant program funding grocery store expansions in underserved communities, directly allocating public funds for community nutrition access under budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands access to nutritious food in underserved communities, supporting public health initiatives related to diet and chronic disease prevention.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds technology upgrades as a qualifying investment for grocery store grants to improve supply chains and access in underserved communities.95% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 282: Provide for reimbursement for teachers for school supplies

LB 282 allows K-12 teachers in Nebraska public, private, denominational, or parochial schools to seek up to $300 in reimbursement for school supplies they personally purchased. Teachers must submit receipts to the State Department of Education, which will administer the program based on policies developed by the State Board of Education. The bill requires the State Board to specify eligible supplies and establish application procedures, effective starting the 2025-26 school year. This directly affects teachers who cover out-of-pocket supply costs, providing a structured reimbursement process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state expenditure for teacher reimbursement program, aligning with funding essential education programs.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationReimburses teachers for personal school supply expenses, directly supporting educators with financial aid for classroom materials.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReimburses teachers for work-related supplies, reducing out-of-pocket costs and supporting employment conditions for educators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 100: Adopt the Business Innovation and Startup Act

LB 100 creates a new Office of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation within Nebraska's Department of Economic Development to support startups and small businesses. It requires state agencies to aim for 5% of contracts and workforce development funding to go to businesses under five years old, and encourages eliminating business license fees for new Nebraska-based businesses. The office must report annually on policy impacts and track progress toward these goals, with state agencies also required to report on their efforts. These provisions directly affect new businesses (under five years old) and state agencies managing contracts, workforce programs, and economic development funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates business license fees for new businesses, providing direct tax relief while directing 5% of state contracts/funding to startups, aligning with tax relief and business support indicators.95% confidence

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 304: Eliminate a sunset date for the federal Child Care Subsidy program and state intent regarding funding

LB 304 removes the expiration date (sunset) for Nebraska's participation in the federal Child Care Subsidy program, making the program permanent beyond its current September 30, 2026, deadline. It directly affects low-income families with children who qualify for child care assistance based on income thresholds (up to 185% of the federal poverty level before October 1, 2026, or 130% after). The bill maintains existing eligibility rules, including transitional assistance for families exceeding income limits, and ensures funding comes from federal Child Care Development Block Grant funds rather than state general funds. It does not change income levels or subsidy structures but extends the program's duration indefinitely.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends permanent funding for child care subsidies, maintaining state support for low-income families without sunset expiration, aligning with funding essential programs.95% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 366: Create the Legislative Economic Analysis Unit and the Chief Economist

LB 366 creates a Legislative Economic Analysis Unit within Nebraska's Legislature and appoints a Chief Economist to provide independent economic reviews of state regulations. The unit must determine if agency rules are "major" (affecting $1 million+ economy over five years or competition/employment) and conduct cost-benefit analyses for these rules, including direct costs, revenue impacts, and opportunity costs. State agencies must submit proposed rules for this review, and major rules cannot take effect without 60 days of legislative consideration. The bill directly affects state agencies that draft regulations and gives lawmakers detailed economic data to inform their decisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires cost-benefit analyses including revenue impacts for major regulations, promoting fiscal responsibility in budgetary decision-making.85% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 631: State intent relating to funding for the School Emergency Response Mapping Fund

Nebraska's LB 631 creates the School Emergency Response Mapping Fund to support school emergency planning. The bill directs $4.525 million from the General Fund for fiscal year 2024-25 to be administered by the State Department of Education for grants that help schools implement mapping data systems. It replaces previous funding language in state law and declares an emergency to expedite the funding transfer. This policy change specifically provides dedicated state funding for school safety mapping initiatives, directly affecting school districts eligible for these grants.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.525M from General Fund for school safety mapping grants, funding essential public service program per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $4.525M for school safety mapping systems via State Department of Education, directly funding school infrastructure and emergency planning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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