Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 17, 2026

LB 1001A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $3,217,273 from the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 to the State Racing and Gaming Commission (Program 166) to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1001. It also sets a salary limit of $154,334 for FY2026-27 and amends funding allocations for the Gamblers Assistance Program (Program 164), including $1,150,000 in state aid for FY2026-27. The bill directly affects state agencies managing gambling assistance programs by providing specific funding for their operations. This is a procedural appropriation bill, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.2M from Compulsive Gamblers Fund and $1.15M for Gamblers Assistance Program, directly funding state agencies managing gambling assistance programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 365A: Appropriation Bill

LB 365A is an appropriation bill that allocates specific funds to support Legislative Bill 365. It provides $9,634 in General Funds and $15,476 in federal funds for fiscal year 2026-27, and $19,268 in General Funds and $30,952 in federal funds for fiscal year 2027-28 to the Department of Health and Human Services' Program 348. These funds are explicitly designated for "state aid" related to LB 365 and cannot be used for state employee salaries or per diems. The bill directly affects the Department of Health and Human Services' Program 348 by funding its implementation under LB 365.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific state and federal funds to Health and Human Services program for state aid, directly funding essential services per budget appropriation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1110A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $105,300 from the Department of Revenue Enforcement Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to the Department of Revenue's Program 102, specifically to support Legislative Bill 1110 (the main bill it references). It prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries or per diems and takes effect on July 1, 2026. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $105k to fund Program 102 supporting LB 1110, a procedural budget measure advancing fiscal management without policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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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 1044: Change provisions of the Business Innovation Act

LB 1044 amends Nebraska's Business Innovation Act to update two state-funded programs supporting small businesses and individuals. It changes the matching requirements for prototype development funding (25% nonstate funds for businesses in economic redevelopment areas, 50% otherwise) and sets a $150,000 project cap, while requiring a business plan with proof-of-concept. For commercialization, the bill mandates feasibility studies with sales projections, includes specific support services like market assessments and mentorship, and sets a $500,000 project cap with a $4 million annual minimum funding level. The department must also develop an annual qualified action plan by January 1 of even-numbered years, outlining selection criteria focused on job growth, private investment, and repayment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends state-funded small business programs with fiscal safeguards (matching requirements, project caps), promoting responsible budget allocation for economic development.95% confidence

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 852: Provide for the recapture of funding distributed from the Convention Center Support Fund to certain recipients

LB 852 requires that a portion of Nebraska's Convention Center Support Fund - used for convention center assistance to metropolitan cities - must be allocated to high-poverty areas (defined as census tracts with over 30% below the poverty line). Specifically, 10% of funds for certain cities and 100% of funds for others must be directed to these areas for historical preservation, reducing street and gang violence, and supporting small businesses. Affected areas must form a community committee with public hearings and resident appointments to manage the spending. This bill directly affects metropolitan cities receiving convention center funds and the high-poverty neighborhoods that receive the allocated resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing Convention Center funds to high-poverty areas for community programs, advancing targeted fiscal allocation for underserved communities.85% confidence

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 966: Adopt the Hunger-Free Schools Act and provide for an appropriation

LB 966, the Hunger-Free Schools Act, requires Nebraska public and nonprofit private schools participating in federal meal programs to provide free breakfasts and lunches to students who qualify for reduced-price meals under federal rules. The State Department of Education will reimburse schools for the difference between federal funding rates for free meals versus reduced-price meals, based on the previous school year's data. This directly affects schools serving qualifying students, ensuring they receive funding support for meals provided at no cost to those students. The bill replaces previous reimbursement rules and repeals outdated sections of law related to school meal programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state reimbursement for meal cost differences, directly allocating state funds to support school nutrition programs as essential public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state reimbursement for meal cost differences, ensuring free meals for qualifying students and expanding access to school nutrition programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands access to nutritious school meals for qualifying students, a public health initiative directly aligning with healthcare topic's focus on public health programs and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Student Health

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1166: Change applicability of the employee contribution rate under the School Employees Retirement Act

Nebraska's LB 1166 changes how school employees' retirement contributions are calculated under the School Employees Retirement Act. Instead of a fixed 9.78% contribution rate, it establishes variable rates based on the retirement fund's "funded ratio" (how well-funded the system is): 9.75% if under 96% funded, 8.75% at 96-98%, 8% at 98-100%, and 7.25% if 100% or more funded. These rates apply starting July 1, 2025, with adjustments calculated annually using the previous year's actuarial report. The bill directly affects all public school employees in Nebraska through their payroll deductions for retirement benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts retirement contribution rates based on fund health, promoting fiscal responsibility by aligning employee payments with system funding levels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1228: Provide for a state docket fee and create funds for court purposes

LB 1228 establishes new state docket fees for court filings in Nebraska: $116 for civil cases in district court, $111 for dissolution cases, $61 for traffic offenses, and $38 for small claims. The fees fund two new court-specific accounts: $10 from each fee goes to the JUSTICE Software Cash Fund (for court software costs), and the remainder funds the Supreme Court Operations Cash Fund (to support court administrative operations). The bill also clarifies that counties, cities, or villages are not liable for uncollectible fees, directing uncollectible costs to local general funds instead. These changes harmonize existing court fee provisions under Nebraska law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new court docket fees to fund judicial operations and software, increasing state revenue for essential court services per bill's fee allocation structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 778: Change grant eligibility provisions under the Civic and Community Center Financing Act

Nebraska bill LB 778 amends the Civic and Community Center Financing Act to change grant eligibility rules. It prohibits municipalities from receiving state funding for community centers if they previously received grants for sports arenas (Sports Arena Facility Financing Act) or convention centers (Convention Center Facility Financing Act). For the 2023-2024 grant cycle, municipalities must partner with a certified creative district to qualify, with grants starting at $100,000 and coordinated with the Nebraska Arts Council. This temporary rule expires June 30, 2024. The bill directly affects cities seeking community center funding and certified creative districts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funding eligibility for community centers by barring municipalities with prior sports/convention center grants, limiting fiscal allocation.95% confidence