Nebraska Bills

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 290: Change provisions relating to grant funding for a business park under the Economic Recovery Act

LB 290 amends Nebraska's Economic Recovery Act to establish new grant rules for business parks in designated areas. It allocates up to $90 million in grants to nonprofit organizations developing business parks within metropolitan cities, specifically in qualified census tracts hit hard by the pandemic. Recipients must hold public input meetings, maintain separate bank accounts for funds, provide 10-year financial plans, and secure support from inland port authorities before receiving funds. The bill prohibits funding for downtown areas near airports and requires projects to serve communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 434: Change fees for fireworks display permits, fireworks sales licenses, fire alarm inspector certification, late submittal of remodel or construction plans, fire safety inspections, fire protection system contractor certificates, heating oil tank registration, and underground storage tank installation permits and registration

LB 434 adjusts fees for several fire safety and construction-related permits and licenses. It increases fees for fireworks display permits, fire alarm inspector certifications, fire safety inspections, and fire protection system contractor certificates by adding a $100 charge. It also reduces the fee for late submittal of construction plans from $10 to $5. The bill directly affects businesses and individuals needing these permits, such as fireworks vendors, contractors, and building inspectors. These changes modify specific fee schedules in Nebraska law without altering the underlying requirements.

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 382: Provide for use of the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund to reimburse designated area agencies on aging and state intent regarding appropriations

LB 382 redirects $2 million annually from Nebraska's Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund to reimburse the state's eight Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for eligible activities and services defined under existing law. The bill specifically appropriates these funds for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, with an equal share distributed to each AAA. This ensures AAAs receive reimbursement for costs related to services supporting older Nebraskans, such as transportation, meals, and home care, as outlined in section 81-2222. The bill amends existing funding mechanisms to prioritize these reimbursements while maintaining current eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 288A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates specific funds to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 288. It allocates $97,030 from the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund and $103,200 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for fiscal year 2025-26, and $118,110 and $126,410 respectively for 2026-27, to the Department of Economic Development’s Program 601. The funds are designated to carry out provisions of LB 288, with a cap on salary expenditures at $103,520 for 2025-26 and $138,030 for 2026-27. As a funding bill, it directly affects the Department of Economic Development’s budget execution for Program 601.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 380A: Appropriation Bill

LB 380A allocates $150,000 annually from Nebraska's Health and Human Services Cash Fund for Program 33 and approximately $6.3 million in combined state/federal funds for Program 348, both for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The funding specifically supports the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing Legislative Bill 380 (from the 2025 session), with strict limits of $100,000 per year for employee salaries in Program 33 and no salary spending allowed for Program 348. This bill directly affects DHHS programs by providing targeted financial resources for state aid and operational needs. It does not create new policies but authorizes existing funding streams for specific state programs under a prior legislative act.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 382A: Appropriation Bill

LB 382A appropriates $2 million from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund for each of the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years to the Department of Health and Human Services. The funds are designated for Program 571 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 382. The bill specifies that the money must be used solely for state aid and cannot cover salaries or per diems for state employees.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature May 29, 2025

LB 306A: Appropriation Bill

LB 306A is an appropriations bill that allocates specific state funds to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 306. It provides $2,000 (FY2025-26) and $5,000 (FY2026-27) from the Auditor of Public Accounts Cash Fund, $569,833 (FY2025-26) and $410,981 (FY2026-27) from the General Fund to the State Department of Education, $250,000 annually for state aid programs, and $192,800 (FY2025-26) and $195,000 (FY2026-27) to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. These funds are designated for specific programs (525, 25, 158, and 781) to carry out Legislative Bill 306’s provisions, with spending limits on salaries and per diems. The bill does not create new policy but provides targeted financial resources for existing legislative priorities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · Nebraska · Legislature May 28, 2025

LR 273: Congratulate the 1975 University of Nebraska at Omaha women's softball team on the fiftieth anniversary of their victory in the AIAW Women's College World Series

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 University of Nebraska at Omaha women's softball team's AIAW Women's College World Series championship. It formally congratulates the team on their historic victory, which occurred before softball became a sanctioned women's sport at UNO. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions; it solely serves as symbolic recognition. A copy will be sent to the University of Nebraska at Omaha as part of the commemoration.

passed · Nebraska · Legislature May 28, 2025

LR 270: Congratulate the students of the Omaha South High School JROTC for earning first place at the Battalion Regional Raider competition

This legislative resolution (LR 270) formally congratulates the students of Omaha South High School's JROTC program for winning first place overall at the Battalion Regional Raider Competition in South Dakota. It recognizes their victory in multiple categories, including the obstacle course, physical endurance, and team events, while noting their second-place finish in the gauntlet. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policies or affect any regulations - its sole purpose is to publicly acknowledge the students' achievement through a formal legislative expression of support.

passed · Nebraska · Legislature May 28, 2025

LR 271: Congratulate Ben Robison for earning the 2025 FFA Advisor of the Year Award

This bill (LR 271) is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Ben Robison, an FFA advisor from Alma, Nebraska, for receiving the 2025 FFA Advisor of the Year Award from the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely expresses legislative recognition of Robison's work supporting agricultural education. The resolution formally "congratulates" him and directs that a copy be sent to him. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond symbolic acknowledgment.

passed · Nebraska · Legislature May 28, 2025

LR 272: Congratulate the Lincoln Southwest High School girls soccer team for winning the 2025 Class A state championship

This is a legislative resolution (not a bill), formally congratulating the Lincoln Southwest High School girls soccer team for winning the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association Class A state championship. The resolution recognizes their 2-1 victory over Omaha Marian, their back-to-back state titles, and their 18-1 season record. It directs the Legislature to send copies of the resolution to the team and head coach Thomas Nettleton. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact.

died · Nebraska · Legislature May 28, 2025

LB 504A: Appropriation Bill

LB 504A appropriates $72,149 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $147,752 for 2026-27 from Nebraska's General Fund to the Attorney General's Program 507. These funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 504, which is referenced in this appropriation bill. The bill also sets limits on salary expenditures, capping them at $50,000 for 2025-26 and $103,000 for 2026-27. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the Attorney General's office budget for carrying out another bill's requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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