Change provisions relating to filing and appealing claims against the state
LB 1170 modifies Nebraska's process for counties to file and appeal claims against the state related to prosecution costs from correctional institution incidents (e.g., crimes committed by inmates). Counties can recover costs exceeding a county-specific tax-based threshold amount, file multiple claims per incident if thresholds are met, and appeal denied claims to the Legislature within 60 days. The bill clarifies that claims over $5,000 require State Claims Board approval, standardizes appeal procedures, and requires electronic reporting of claims to the Legislature. It applies to incidents occurring on or after May 1, 2015, with no time limit for filing claims.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1170 amended into LB921 by AM2864
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Business and Labor Committee
legislature
Jan 21, 2026
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legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Woody Wordekemper
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