Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1071: Provide, change, and eliminate provisions related to appropriations for the expenses of Nebraska State Government for the biennium ending June 30, 2027

LB 1071 is a budget bill that sets funding levels for Nebraska's state government for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. It defines key fiscal periods, redirects unspent funds from previous years to current budgets, and establishes limits on state employee salaries and per diems. The bill specifically caps total salary and per diem spending for state agencies, with adjustments based on prior-year encumbrances, and allows exceptions only for federal funds or specific legislative approvals. This bill directly affects all Nebraska state agencies managing budgets and payroll during the 2025-2027 biennium.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesImposes salary caps and spending limits on state agencies, restricting government expenditure rather than increasing funding or tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 772: Eliminate provisions allowing certain transfers of funds

LB 772 eliminates specific provisions that allow certain state funds to transfer money to Nebraska's General Fund. The bill targets multiple funds, including the Certified Public Accountants Fund, Small Watersheds Flood Control Fund, and Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Fund, by removing language permitting such transfers. It does not create new funding mechanisms but removes existing authority for these transfers. The bill directly affects how these specific funds can be managed, preventing future transfers to the General Fund without new legislative action. This is a procedural change to fund management rules, not a new policy affecting public services or programs.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves authority for fund transfers to General Fund, restricting budget flexibility and limiting allocation options for specific funds.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents diversion of Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Fund funds, preserving dedicated environmental conservation funding by eliminating transfer provisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 924: Change powers of learning community councils and authorized uses of learning community levies

Nebraska's LB 924 changes how learning communities (groups of school districts collaborating on shared programs) can use property tax levies. It reduces the maximum allowable levy from 95 cents to just half a cent per $100 of taxable property valuation for specific purposes. The new levy funds elementary learning center facility leases, remodeling, and up to 50% of approved capital projects for focus schools or programs. This directly affects learning communities and their member school districts by restricting and redirecting their funding authority. The bill repeals the previous 95-cent levy provision and aligns with updated funding mechanisms under Section 79-2111.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces max property tax levy rate for learning communities from 95¢ to 0.5¢ per $100 valuation, restricting tax authority for specific educational uses.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationReduces maximum levy cap from 95¢ to 50¢ per $100 valuation, restricting funding flexibility for school facility projects and capital improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 947: Change fees under the Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act and the Pesticide Act, change provisions relating to the Weeds of the Great Plains book, and change, eliminate, and terminate certain funds

LB 947 modifies Nebraska's agricultural fee structures and fund management under the Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act and Pesticide Act. It changes registration fees for pesticides, eliminates the Weed Book Cash Fund (related to the "Weeds of the Great Plains" publication), and terminates the Nebraska Potato Development Fund, transferring remaining funds as specified. The bill also adjusts how the Department of Agriculture administers the Noxious Weed Control Fund and removes obsolete provisions. These changes primarily affect agricultural businesses paying fees, county weed control programs, and the Department's budget management.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesTerminates Nebraska Potato Development Fund and eliminates Weed Book Cash Fund, reducing state spending on agricultural programs.90% confidence

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1001: Change and eliminate provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosures, licenses and wagering on horseracing, assistance to problem gamblers, bingo, lotteries, raffles, gift enterprises, the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling, the Charitable Gaming Division of the Department of Revenue, keno at licensed racetrack enclosures, and the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund

This bill changes Nebraska's regulations for racetracks and horseracing wagering. It requires existing racetracks to hold at least five live racing days and 50 races annually through 2030 (increasing to 15 days and 120 races yearly after 2030), while new tracks have phased-in requirements. The bill eliminates the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, moves the Problem Gambling Commission under the State Racing and Gaming Commission, and allows 18-year-olds to play keno at racetracks (previously restricted to 21+). These changes affect racetracks, problem gamblers receiving services, and state agencies managing gaming oversight.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, defunding a public service program under fiscal management.95% confidence

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1150: Prohibit the approval of certain applications under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act

LB 1150 prohibits Nebraska businesses with contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from receiving state economic incentives under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act. The bill requires applicants to disclose any ICE contracts in their application, and automatically blocks approval if such contracts exist. This directly affects companies seeking tax incentives for new investments or job creation in Nebraska, as they must now confirm they have no ICE business relationships. The policy change applies to all future applications filed before December 31, 2030, with existing agreements unaffected. The bill amends application requirements to include this ICE contract disclosure and disqualification provision.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts state economic incentives (government spending) by blocking ICE-contracting businesses from receiving tax incentives, limiting budget allocation for specific companies.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBlocks state incentives for businesses with ICE contracts, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1219: Limit the amount of property taxes that may be levied by a political subdivision

Nebraska's LB 1219 limits annual property tax increases for local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) starting in 2027. It replaces previous tax growth rules by capping yearly increases at 2% plus the area's real property value growth rate. The "real growth percentage" is calculated based on new construction, annexations, or other value changes to properties, ensuring tax hikes align with actual property value growth. This bill directly affects all local taxing entities by restricting how much they can raise property taxes each year.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill directly limits annual property tax increases for local governments, capping growth at 2% plus real property value growth. Restricts tax collection methods per bill language.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill caps property tax increases for school districts, limiting their revenue growth and restricting education funding. This aligns with 'oppose' indicators (limits school programs/funding).85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1038: Change provisions relating to school funding and property taxes

LB 1038 changes how Nebraska school districts can raise funds through property taxes and modifies property tax credits. It eliminates certain property tax credits for homeowners and adjusts school district levy limits, allowing districts more flexibility in setting local tax rates. The bill redirects tax revenue streams, increasing funding for the Education Future Property Tax Credit Cash Fund (from 70% to 40% for cash device taxes) and modifying how General Fund transfers support schools. These changes directly affect school districts (by altering their tax-raising authority) and property taxpayers (through eliminated credits).

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates property tax credits for homeowners, increasing tax burden, and redirects revenue without providing tax relief or funding increases.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill redirects tax revenue to increase funding for Education Future Property Tax Credit Cash Fund, modifies school district levy limits for greater funding flexibility, and expands school funding streams.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue State Budget School Funding

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 423: Eliminate a grant program relating to internships for job training

Nebraska bill LB 423 eliminates the Intern Nebraska Cash Fund program, which provided grants for business internships and job training. The bill repeals sections 81-1210.01 to 81-1210.03 and transfers remaining funds from the internship program to the General Fund by June 30, 2026. This directly affects small businesses (25 or fewer employees) in rural or high-poverty areas that previously received internship training grants. The bill modifies the Job Training Cash Fund to remove its internship component while keeping other job training provisions intact, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds internship grant program, transferring funds to General Fund, reducing targeted job training support for small businesses in rural/high-poverty areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 346: Provide for termination of boards, commissions, committees, councils, funds, groups, panels, and task forces and change and eliminate funds and powers and duties of departments and agencies

This bill eliminates numerous state advisory groups, boards, and commissions - including the Climate Assessment Response Committee, Women's Health Initiative Advisory Council, and Palliative Care Act - and removes their funding. It also modifies department responsibilities, such as adjusting the Board of Mental Health Practice and the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill specifically terminates the Whiteclay Public Health Emergency Task Force and streamlines overlapping government structures by repealing obsolete provisions. These changes aim to simplify state agency operations by removing redundant entities and consolidating functions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds multiple state advisory groups and eliminates their funding, directly reducing government spending per bill's summary.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentTerminates Climate Assessment Response Committee and removes its funding, directly weakening climate oversight and environmental protections85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareTerminates Women's Health Initiative Advisory Council and Palliative Care Act funding, defunding healthcare-specific advisory bodies per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health