Change provisions relating to General Fund net receipts and transfers to the Cash Reserve Fund
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.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations Committee
legislature
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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