Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 803A: Appropriation Bill

This bill provides state funding to the Department of Revenue to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 803. It allocates $235,157 for the 2026-27 fiscal year and $111,400 for the 2027-28 fiscal year from the General Fund. The funding covers permanent and temporary salaries and per diems, with spending limits of $81,300 and $83,800 respectively for each year. The bill includes an emergency clause to take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Department of Revenue for implementing LB 803, directly supporting budget appropriations and government spending.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 1, 2026

LB 525A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates $2 from the General Fund for each of the fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to the Attorney General's office. The funds are designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 525, which was passed during the 2026 legislative session. A portion of the appropriation, limited to $1 per fiscal year, is specifically restricted for permanent and temporary salaries and per diems. The legislation ensures financial resources are available to carry out the provisions of the related bill, though the specific details of LB 525 are not included in this text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2 per fiscal year to Attorney General's office for implementation of prior legislation, providing funding for government operations and essential legal services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 304A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates $3,157,170 from the General Fund to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2026-27 to support programs established under Legislative Bill 304. The funding is designated specifically for Program 347 and cannot be used for employee salaries or travel expenses. No money is appropriated for fiscal year 2025-26, meaning the program will only receive state funding starting in the next fiscal year. The bill enables the department to implement services or initiatives outlined in the original 2026 legislation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3.157M to Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for essential programs, increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $3.15M to Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for healthcare programs, indicating funding support for health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 7, 2026

LB 1096A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $1 from the General Fund for each of the fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to the Attorney General's office. The funds are designated for Program 507 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1096, which was passed in the 2026 legislative session. The appropriation is limited to covering permanent and temporary salaries and per diems, with a maximum expenditure of $1 per fiscal year. This measure provides minimal financial resources to assist the Attorney General in executing the provisions of the referenced legislation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1 to Attorney General's office for implementing prior legislation, providing minimal funding for government program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 873A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $734,591 for fiscal year 2026-27 and $377,923 for 2027-28 from the General Fund to the Nebraska Department of Revenue’s Program 102. The funds are specifically designated to support implementation of Legislative Bill 873 (the referenced bill, not detailed here). The bill also limits total salary and per diem expenses for this program to $268,000 in 2026-27 and $276,200 in 2027-28. It directly affects the Department of Revenue’s budget for Program 102, enabling resource allocation for the related legislative initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates specific funds ($734k+ for 2026-27) to Department of Revenue Program 102 for implementation, directly advancing budget appropriations for state fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $734K+ for Program 102 implementation, directly funding transportation infrastructure via referenced LB 873 as specified in bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1124: Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds

LB 1124 increases Nebraska's cigarette tax by $1.64 per pack (for ≤20 cigarettes) and redirects the majority of tax proceeds to specific state funds. It directs 97 cents per pack plus $1.25 million annually to the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund for Medicaid programs, addressing smoking-related healthcare costs cited as exceeding $120 million yearly. The bill also allocates remaining funds to outdoor recreation, health services, building renewal, and public safety programs, while requiring the General Fund to receive the equivalent of 52.49 cents per pack. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, with Medicaid funding as the primary new focus.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases cigarette tax to fund Medicaid, health services, and public safety programs, directing proceeds to essential state funds per bill's explicit allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects cigarette tax revenue to Medicaid health funds, citing smoking-related healthcare costs, explicitly funding public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Medicaid

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1182: Provide for a base salary for certified teachers and state intent relating to changes to the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act and a new form of block grant funding

LB 1182 establishes a $50,000 annual minimum base salary for all full-time certified teachers in Nebraska public schools starting in the 2027-28 school year, applying equally regardless of experience or education level. Beginning in 2029-30, this minimum salary will adjust annually based on changes in Nebraska’s state General Fund receipts (with a minimum 0% increase), and the salary cannot decrease from the previous year. The bill also directs the state to transition to a block grant funding system for public education, replacing the current foundation aid structure, with quarterly payments to school districts starting July 2027 based on enrollment and the new teacher salary minimum. This affects all Nebraska public school districts and their certified teaching staff through direct salary requirements and funding changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates $50k teacher salary floor funded by state General Fund, requiring annual budget allocation adjustments - directly increases public education spending90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes mandatory $50k teacher salary minimum with annual inflation adjustments, directly increasing educator compensation and stability per bill's explicit funding provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Teachers

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1058: Provide for an additional grant under the Nebraska Visitors Development Act and state intent relating to funding

This bill amends Nebraska's Visitors Development Act to create a new $150,000 grant program for tourism organizations along the Missouri River within five miles of a first-class city (like Omaha). It directly affects organizations providing tourism promotion services through exhibits or trails in that specific area, requiring them to apply with documentation of their services and a plan for using funds. The grant can cover basic operational support but cannot fund equipment or facility improvements. The bill specifies this funding comes from the General Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 and repeals the previous section governing similar grants.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $150k grant program for tourism promotion, increasing state budget allocation for public services within specified geographic area.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 992: State intent regarding appropriations

LB 992 is an appropriations bill that allocates specific funds from Nebraska's General Fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to a program referred to as "Program XXX" in the bill text. It specifies that a portion of the funding must be used exclusively for state aid. The bill declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon approval. Note: The bill text contains placeholders (e.g., "$XXXX", "Program XXX"), so specific funding amounts and program details are not disclosed in the provided context.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates General Fund funds for state aid program, directly advancing fiscal management by specifying mandatory funding use for essential services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state aid funds for educational programs (implied by 'state aid' in appropriations context), indicating funding support despite unspecified program details.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 982: Appropriate funds to the Public Service Commission for the Broadband Bridge Program

This bill appropriates $10 million from Nebraska's General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to the Public Service Commission specifically for the Broadband Bridge Program (Program 793). It directly affects the Public Service Commission, which will use these funds to continue implementing the program aimed at expanding broadband access. The bill declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon approval. This is a funding allocation, not a new policy, focused solely on providing resources for existing broadband infrastructure efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10M from General Fund to fund Broadband Bridge Program, directly increasing public service funding for essential infrastructure expansion.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds broadband expansion, enhancing educational access for schools and students through improved connectivity.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds Broadband Bridge Program to expand internet access, directly supporting technology policy on connectivity and digital infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Broadband Access

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