LB 1214 creates a Nebraska pilot program funding up to five neighborhood data collaboratives through the Department of Health and Human Services. These collaboratives must include at least three neighborhood associations, one nonprofit, and one regional planning organization, and focus on resident-led data projects addressing community priorities. The $250,000 allocated will cover technology, resident training, staffing, and evaluation - not planning - while requiring annual reports to the Legislature on outcomes and scalability. The program directly affects local neighborhood groups, nonprofits, and regional planning bodies by providing resources to build data-driven community initiatives.
LB 806 creates a specific $2 million grant from Nebraska's Site and Building Development Fund for a city of the first class located in the third congressional district. This grant is only available if the property previously housed a defunct university and is being revitalized to support youth exiting foster care or juvenile court supervision. The funds must be used to improve buildings or infrastructure for housing, employment, and program needs related to these youth. The bill amends existing law to add this targeted grant provision under the Site and Building Development Act.
LB 1160 updates Nebraska's estate and inheritance laws to modernize rules for decedents' estates, trusts, and inheritance taxes. It increases homestead allowances for surviving spouses (to $25,000 for deaths after 2027) and adjusts exempt property allowances for household items (to $17,500). The bill also allows a "certification of trust" to establish homestead ownership and clarifies that specific property devises in wills don't cover homestead/exempt claims. These changes directly affect surviving spouses, minor/dependent children, and estate administrators handling probate matters under Nebraska law.
LB 1205 requires Nebraska's Department of Economic Development to award grants under the Small Business Investment Program to support small businesses. The bill directs funding to microloan organizations, technical assistance groups, and innovation hubs that provide loans and business support to small businesses, with a focus on job creation and helping low-income communities. Key requirements include a $3 million annual funding limit, a 35% nonstate matching fund requirement for recipients, and mandating that at least 50% of funds support business technical assistance. This bill directly affects small business support organizations and microenterprises across Nebraska, particularly in rural and economically distressed areas.
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This bill requires Nebraska state employers to provide paid maternity leave to employees who give birth or adopt a child. Full-time state employees would receive six weeks of paid leave, while part-time employees would receive leave proportional to their regular work schedule. The leave must be taken within six months of the child's birth or adoption, and employees must return to their original position or an equivalent role after leave. The bill also prohibits retaliation against employees who use this leave and ensures continued benefits during the leave period.
This bill (LB 850) amends Nebraska's Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act to explicitly allow cities of metropolitan class (over 50,000 residents) and primary class (20,000-50,000 residents) to use existing economic development funds for housing construction or rehabilitation. It specifically authorizes these funds for housing projects targeting low/moderate-income residents, workforce housing plans, or affordable housing action plans (as defined in Section 19-5505). The bill updates definitions to include housing construction/rehabilitation as a qualifying business activity for these cities. This change expands current allowable uses of economic development programs without creating new funding. The bill focuses on streamlining how cities can address housing needs through existing local economic development tools.
This bill would allow Nebraska to cover supportive housing services through Medicaid by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal approval. It establishes a "Housing First" approach - providing permanent housing without conditions (like sobriety requirements) paired with voluntary support services such as housing transition, tenancy stabilization, and care coordination. The bill creates a dedicated fund to cover both Medicaid-eligible services and non-Medicaid housing costs (e.g., short-term rental assistance). It directly affects Nebraskans experiencing or at risk of homelessness by expanding access to stable housing with integrated support.
LB 1045 creates the Nebraska Public Housing Preservation Trust to address deferred maintenance and funding gaps in the state's public housing. The trust, governed by a nine-member board including residents and community representatives, will supplement federal housing funds with dedicated public financing to preserve affordability, prevent displacement, and modernize aging infrastructure. It requires all trust assets to remain permanently dedicated to public housing for low-income residents, with strict rules preventing assets from reverting to the state or transferring to private entities. This bill directly affects local housing agencies managing public housing developments and their residents across Nebraska.
LB 1177 creates Nebraska's Child Care Cash Fund, a permanent state fund administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. The fund will provide sustained funding for the child care subsidy program, directly supporting working families who qualify for assistance and helping child care providers maintain stable operations in both urban and rural areas. Key provisions include using the fund for timely payments to providers, setting fair reimbursement rates, covering administrative costs, and funding quality improvement programs - while ensuring it doesn’t replace the state’s required funding match. The bill requires annual reports tracking fund usage, families served, and application outcomes to ensure transparency. This legislation aims to strengthen Nebraska’s workforce and child care system through reliable, long-term investment.
Nebraska's LB 866 amends the state's opioid recovery fund to redirect specific annual transfers to address the opioid crisis. It allocates $1.125 million to first responder behavioral health training, $400,000 to overdose review teams, and $3 million to opioid prevention and treatment programs. The bill also creates a new Drug Detection and Prevention Cash Fund (administered by the Attorney General) to support law enforcement efforts targeting fentanyl, including detection technology, task forces, and public education. Funds must be used strictly for these purposes, with 25% going to prevention/treatment and 75% to infrastructure. The bill directly affects first responders, health services, law enforcement, and public safety initiatives across Nebraska.
