Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 912A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates state funds to the Department of Health and Human Services to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 912, which was passed in the 2026 legislative session. The appropriation includes $187,151 from the General Fund and $40,000 from the Professional and Occupational Credentialing Cash Fund for the 2026-27 fiscal year, plus an additional $338,010 from the General Fund for 2027-28. These funds are designated for permanent and temporary employee salaries and per diems, with spending limits set at $115,740 for the first year and $162,035 for the second year. The legislation declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds to support Department of Health and Human Services programs, increasing government spending for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates state funds to Department of Health and Human Services for employee salaries and per diems, directly supporting healthcare operations and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Medical Licensing

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 841A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates $118,000 from the General Fund for each of the fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to the Nebraska State Department of Education. The funds are designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 841, which was passed in the 2026 legislative session. The appropriation specifically prohibits using these funds for employee salaries, temporary staff wages, or per diem expenses. This measure provides financial resources to the department without directly altering the underlying policy provisions of the related bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $118,000 to Nebraska State Department of Education for implementing LB 841, directly funding essential government programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $118,000 annually to Nebraska State Department of Education for implementing LB 841, directly funding educational initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1101A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $7,500 from the Judges Expense Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 to the Public Employees Retirement Board to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1101. The funding is restricted from being used for permanent or temporary state employee salaries or per diems. An emergency clause allows the bill to take effect immediately upon passage. The legislation was introduced in March 2026 and was later moved to be combined with other appropriation bills.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $7,500 to fund implementation of LB 1101, directly advancing budget appropriations and fiscal management for public services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 30, 2026

LR 464: Interim study to explore the potential for a de minimis personal property tax exemption

This legislative resolution directs Nebraska's Revenue Committee to conduct an interim study on creating a small exemption for personal property taxes. The study will examine how other states handle similar exemptions, analyze revenue impacts across different taxpayer groups, and assess the administrative costs of processing low-value property returns. It aims to gather data on whether exempting small businesses from property taxes would reduce compliance burdens while understanding the potential revenue loss. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature without making any immediate policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes tax exemption study for small businesses, reducing compliance burdens and potentially lowering tax liability for smaller entities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tax Incentives

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1050A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates $1.65 million in state funds to the Nebraska Department of Education to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1050 over the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 fiscal years. The money comes from the General Fund and is restricted from being used for employee salaries or travel expenses. An emergency clause is included to allow the bill to take effect immediately upon approval. The legislation directly affects the state education department and any programs funded under LB 1050.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.65M in state funds to support education programs, directly advancing budget spending for essential public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $1.65 million in state funds to support implementation of LB 1050, directly funding the Nebraska Department of Education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1181A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates $50,000 from the Victim's Compensation Fund for each of the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. The funds are designated for Program 206 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1181, which was passed in the 2026 legislative session. The appropriation specifically prohibits using these funds for employee salaries or travel expenses, restricting them to other program-related costs. This measure provides financial resources to help carry out the provisions of the previously enacted LB 1181.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50,000 annually to fund law enforcement and criminal justice programs, directly advancing budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates funding to Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice for implementing criminal justice reform legislation, indicating support for the topic area.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1165: Adopt the Grow the Good Life Act, provide an income tax credit, change provisions relating to the Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act, the ImagiNE Nebraska Act, the Nebraska Advantage Act, and the Site and Building Development Act, and create grant programs to help employers retain or attract employees and to assist cities of the first class impacted by private entity closure or downsizing

LB 1165 amends Nebraska's Key Employer and Jobs Retention Act to adjust the wage retention credit to 5% of wages paid to retained employees earning at least the state average wage, with annual and total spending caps. It creates a new Department of Labor grant program to help employers retain or attract workers after a change in ownership and control, particularly for businesses meeting key employer criteria. The bill also modifies credit percentages under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act and adds capital improvement grants for eligible employers under the Site and Building Development Act. These changes apply to key employers with at least 1,000 equivalent employees in Nebraska during a base year, including those facing ownership transitions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits and grant programs to help employers retain workers, promoting economic growth and fiscal management through targeted incentives.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates wage retention credit (5% for state avg wage) and grant program to help employers retain workers, supporting employment stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

passed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1237A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates state funds to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1237, which is a separate piece of legislation. It allocates $871,419 to the Nebraska State Patrol for fiscal year 2026-27 and $50,000 to the Department of Administrative Services for the same period, with specific limits on how those funds can be spent on salaries and per diems. The bill also updates budget figures for the Legislative Council's services and includes $75,000 from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund to support ongoing health-related research and policy development by the Health and Human Services Committee. Finally, it reappropriates any unspent money from previous budgets and repeals the original section that established these funding levels.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to support implementation of LB 1237, allocating $871,419 to Nebraska State Patrol and $50,000 to Department of Administrative Services, directly funding public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $75,000 from Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund, indicating funding support for healthcare initiatives.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 820A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $7,500 from two state funds for the 2026-27 fiscal year to the Public Employees Retirement Board to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 820. The funds are restricted from being used for employee salaries or travel expenses, ensuring they are allocated for other program-related costs. The legislation declares an emergency to allow immediate effect upon approval. It directly impacts the Public Employees Retirement Board and the state's budget for the specified fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $7,500 to fund Public Employees Retirement Board program implementation, directly increasing state budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1126A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $1 from the 911 Service System Fund for each of the fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to the Public Service Commission to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1126. The funds are restricted from being used for permanent or temporary employee salaries and per diems. This legislation directly affects the Public Service Commission by providing specific financial resources for program 583 related to the previously passed bill. The measure is a procedural appropriation that allocates minimal funding to facilitate ongoing administrative functions without creating new policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1 for Public Service Commission to support implementation of LB 1126, directly funding a government program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations