Nebraska's LB 72 updates the state's list of Schedule I controlled substances under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act by adding 106 specific fentanyl-related compounds, including analogs like U-47700, Alpha-methylfentanyl, and various "fentanyl" derivatives. The bill directly affects individuals, healthcare providers, and law enforcement handling these substances, as they are now classified as Schedule I drugs with strict legal restrictions. Key provisions replace the existing schedule with this detailed list to harmonize state law with federal classifications and prevent legal loopholes around new synthetic opioids. The bill does not change penalties or enforcement but clarifies which substances are prohibited under Nebraska law.
Nebraska Legislative Bill 167 extends the termination date of the Nebraska Litter Reduction and Recycling Act from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2030. This change directly affects the state's litter reduction program and the requirements established under the Act, allowing it to continue operating for five additional years. The bill amends the existing law to require the department to complete a review of the program's effectiveness at least six months before the new termination date, ensuring continued evaluation of its impact. This procedural adjustment maintains the Act's framework without altering its core requirements or creating new obligations.
This bill authorizes the Nebraska Legislative Council to spend specific funds from the General Fund to cover expenses related to the 2024 First Special Session of the state legislature. The legislation allocates a total of $126,860 across three categories, including amounts for general expenses, salaries, and per diems for staff. It also includes a provision declaring an emergency to allow the bill to take effect immediately upon passing.
This bill appropriates specific funds to the Nebraska Department of Revenue to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 34, which was passed in a special legislative session earlier in 2024. The legislation allocates $156,000 from the General Fund for the 2024-25 fiscal year and $750 million from the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund for the same year, with similar amounts designated for the 2025-26 fiscal year. These funds are restricted to program expenses and cannot be used to pay salaries or per diems for state employees. The bill also declares an emergency to ensure the appropriations take effect immediately upon approval.
This bill, known as the omnibus appropriations act, allocates state funds to various government agencies and programs for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years. It establishes specific budget limits for employee salaries, wages, and per diems, while also defining how unspent money from previous years is carried over to the current budget. The legislation amends existing laws to clarify financial terms and outlines the process for agencies to request additional funds based on federal grants or specific employee leave payments. Ultimately, the bill provides the necessary financial resources to keep state operations running and sets the spending caps that agencies must follow during the biennium.
This bill establishes the Property Tax Growth Limitation Act to cap how much property taxes local governments like counties, cities, and villages can raise starting in fiscal year 2025. The law calculates a baseline tax limit based on previous year's taxes, adjusted for new construction, property value changes, and inflation, while allowing exceptions for approved bonds, declared emergencies, and specific public safety needs. Local governments can also exceed this limit if voters approve a tax increase through a special election or if they budget for certain services like public defenders. Additionally, the bill amends other state statutes related to revenue, taxation, and budgeting to align with these new property tax rules.
Legislative Bill 3 directs the State Treasurer to transfer $6.5 million from the Health and Human Services Cash Fund to the General Fund by June 30, 2025, based on instructions from the budget administrator. The bill also creates a new Financial Institution Assessment Cash Fund to manage fees collected from financial institutions, with any investment earnings from this fund going to the General Fund starting in October 2024. Additionally, the legislation updates the Securities Act of Nebraska to clarify the roles of the Director of Banking and Finance and the Director of Insurance in administering securities and insurance company bonds. These changes also include provisions allowing the director to share information with other government officials and adopt new rules to protect investors and ensure regulatory uniformity.
Provisions/portions of LB1046 amended into LB840 by AM2862
Approved by Governor on April 23, 2024
Approved by Governor on April 23, 2024
Approved by Governor on April 23, 2024
Approved by Governor on April 24, 2024
