LB 88 allocates $500,000 annually from the state general fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The funds must be used exclusively for educational programming and technical expertise supporting downtown revitalization, business growth, and historic preservation projects in communities statewide. This is a funding bill directing existing state resources toward economic development initiatives, with no new policy changes or requirements for recipients.
LB 564 adjusts Nebraska's School District Property Tax Relief Act by increasing annual funding for property tax credits. It mandates escalating transfers from the General Fund to the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund, starting at $750 million for fiscal year 2024-25 and increasing by $150 million each subsequent year through 2030-31 (e.g., $780 million in 2025-26, $808 million in 2026-27). These credits directly reduce property tax bills for homeowners in Nebraska school districts, calculated based on prior-year school district taxes and applied to tax statements. Unused credits are returned to the fund, and counties distribute funds to school districts via a defined formula. The bill repeals prior funding provisions and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill changes how Nebraska handles unanticipated revenue in the state's General Fund. It requires the Tax Commissioner to calculate two specific amounts each year: the difference between actual and estimated revenue, and a more complex calculation based on historical growth trends. If actual revenue exceeds estimates, the excess must be transferred to the Cash Reserve Fund - unless revenue exceeds last year's by over 3%, in which case part of the excess goes to the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund instead. The bill also limits the Cash Reserve Fund balance to 16% of total General Fund spending, with exceptions for emergencies or capital projects. This directly affects state budget management and school funding through the property tax relief mechanism.
LB 623 allocates specific funds from Nebraska's General Fund for two fiscal years (2025-26 and 2026-27) to a designated state program. The bill specifies that $XXX for 2025-26 and $XXX for 2026-27 must be used solely for state aid within that program. It declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. The bill's exact funding amounts and program details are represented by placeholders ($XXXX) in the text.
This bill allocates $278,900 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $262,100 for fiscal year 2026-27 from Nebraska’s General Fund to the Department of Revenue’s Program 102. The funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 169 (a separate bill), with a cap on salary and per diem expenses at $190,900 for 2025-26 and $197,000 for 2026-27. As an appropriations measure, it provides necessary funding for a state program without changing policy or law.
LB 170A is a funding bill that allocates $100 million from the General Fund to the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund for each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. These funds will then be transferred to the Department of Revenue’s Program 121 to support the tax relief program established under Legislative Bill 170, specifically for state aid to school districts. The bill prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries or per diems and takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration. This bill directly enables the implementation of LB 170’s tax relief measures by providing required funding.
This bill sets funding levels for Nebraska state agencies during fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. It allocates specific sums for state government operations, handles unspent balances from prior years, and establishes a cap on state employee salaries and per diem payments. The bill requires agencies to operate within these budget constraints, including limits on total compensation for permanent and temporary staff. It directly affects all state agencies receiving operating funds and governs how they manage their budgets.
LB 504A appropriates $72,149 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $147,752 for 2026-27 from Nebraska's General Fund to the Attorney General's Program 507. These funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 504, which is referenced in this appropriation bill. The bill also sets limits on salary expenditures, capping them at $50,000 for 2025-26 and $103,000 for 2026-27. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the Attorney General's office budget for carrying out another bill's requirements.
This bill (LB 316A) appropriates $441,686 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $84,798 for 2026-27 from the state General Fund to the Department of Revenue. These funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 316 (which is not detailed in this text) under Program 102. The bill also sets annual limits on salary and per diem expenses using these funds, capping them at $41,300 for 2025-26 and $42,700 for 2026-27. It directly affects the Department of Revenue’s budget for carrying out LB 316’s provisions.
LB 177A appropriates $233,030 from the General Fund and $135,750 from the Nebraska State Patrol Cash Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 to the Nebraska State Patrol for Program 100. This funding supports the implementation of Legislative Bill 177 (passed in the same session) by providing resources for specific state patrol operations. The bill caps total salary and per diem expenses at $179,591 for 2025-26 and allocates no funds for 2026-27. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy changes, solely providing financial support for an existing legislative initiative.
