Eliminate certain sales tax exemptions, impose sales and use taxes on certain services, change school district levy limitations, eliminate the School District Property Tax Relief Act, change provisions of the School District Property Tax Limitation Act, and provide additional foundation aid under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
LB 1257 changes Nebraska's tax structure by ending certain sales tax exemptions (like for agricultural machinery) and requiring sales and use taxes on previously exempt services. It also eliminates the School District Property Tax Relief Act, modifies limits on how much school districts can collect in property taxes, and provides additional state funding for schools through the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act. These changes directly affect businesses selling services (now subject to tax) and school districts (losing tax relief but receiving new state aid). The bill aims to increase state revenue while adjusting school funding mechanisms.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Revenue Committee
legislature
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ben Hansen
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