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LB 88 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Appropriate funds to the Department of Economic Development

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.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500k annually from state general fund for economic development programs, directly funding community revitalization initiatives within existing budget framework.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $500k for educational programming within economic development initiatives, directly funding educational access through technical expertise and revitalization projects.85% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations Committee
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Jan 10, 2025
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Myron Dorn
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