Budget & Taxes (Government Spending)

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.

This resolution (LR 219) proposes an interim study by Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to examine nonopioid pain treatments within the state's Medicaid program. The study will specifically assess access barriers, existing initiatives promoting nonopioid options, risks/benefits of opioids, and potential Medicaid cost savings from reducing opioid use. It does not change current Medicaid rules but directs the committee to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the review. The study directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and providers by evaluating how pain management could be improved within the program.

LB 262 appropriates $632,982 from the General Fund for each fiscal year (2025-26 and 2026-27) to pay salaries for Nebraska Legislature members, as required by law. The bill includes a spending cap of $588,000 annually for salaries and per diems, ensuring total expenditures do not exceed this amount. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and was approved by the governor on May 21, 2025. This procedural bill directly affects legislators by funding their compensation.