Nebraska's LB 1174 updates reporting rules for money transmitters (like Western Union) and introduces a new tax on international money transfers. It requires quarterly reports including transaction details for all U.S. jurisdictions and specifies amounts sent to foreign countries, with special reporting for transactions to countries designated as "adversaries" by federal law. The bill imposes a 2% tax on most international transfers, increasing to 20% for transfers to those designated adversary countries, but exempts transfers involving active-duty military members or their dependents (who must show valid military ID). Money transfer companies collect the tax from senders and remit it quarterly to the state. This affects both money transmitters operating in Nebraska and individuals sending money internationally through these services.
Nebraska's LB 1219 limits annual property tax increases for local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) starting in 2027. It replaces previous tax growth rules by capping yearly increases at 2% plus the area's real property value growth rate. The "real growth percentage" is calculated based on new construction, annexations, or other value changes to properties, ensuring tax hikes align with actual property value growth. This bill directly affects all local taxing entities by restricting how much they can raise property taxes each year.
LB 1192 amends the Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act to clarify how "associated hotels" and "nearby retailers" are defined when facilities are within 600 yards of the State Capitol in Lincoln. The key change allows applicants to select contiguous or noncontiguous areas within their jurisdiction that match the required square footage (instead of measuring strictly from the facility perimeter), making it easier to include nearby businesses in financing eligibility. This directly affects convention center projects seeking state assistance near the Capitol, streamlining administrative requirements for measuring proximity.
This bill would impose a 27-cent fee on every retail delivery of taxable tangible personal property (like online purchases delivered by vehicle) in Nebraska. Sellers would collect the fee from customers and remit it to the state Department of Revenue, which would credit the funds to the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund. The fee does not apply to exempt items, tax-exempt entities, new businesses (in their first year), or businesses with less than $500,000 in prior-year retail sales. It becomes effective January 1, 2027.
Nebraska's LB 1197 amends rules for limited landowner hunting permits, primarily affecting landowners with qualifying agricultural property. It sets specific acreage thresholds: Nebraska residents with 80+ acres of farm/ranch land (or family members) can apply for deer, antelope, or turkey permits at half the regular fee, while non-residents need 320+ acres. The bill adds a new provision allowing up to eight special deer permits per landowner for the three days before the main season, with a $5 fee and limits of six permits for those under 19 and two for 19+ years. It also clarifies permit eligibility for partnerships, corporations, and trusts owning qualifying land, while maintaining existing rules for family definitions and species-specific allocations.
This bill prohibits private owners from shutting down, retiring, closing, or altering operations of certain privately developed renewable energy facilities, specifically those using solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, landfill gas, or biogas. It directly affects private electric suppliers who operate these facilities, such as standalone solar or wind power plants not owned by public entities like municipalities or cooperatives. The law requires these facilities to maintain operations without authorization changes, amending existing energy regulations to enforce this prohibition. It does not apply to facilities owned by public power districts or government entities.
This bill requires Nebraska cities to include their unincorporated areas beyond city limits (up to three miles) in city election districts. It ensures residents living in these areas can vote in city elections as full city voters. The bill amends existing laws to mandate this inclusion for both metropolitan and primary-class cities. It does not change cities' zoning authority over these areas, only their electoral representation.
LB 1027 eliminates specific exemptions that previously allowed privately developed renewable energy facilities to avoid certain construction approvals under Nebraska law. The bill removes exemptions for facilities replacing older plants (under 25,000 kW), those within municipal service areas, and military-proximity rules. As a result, private renewable energy developers will now need standard board approval for new facilities, aligning their requirements with other electric generation projects. This change applies directly to companies building solar, wind, or other privately owned renewable energy facilities in Nebraska.
LB 830 requires state salaries for Supreme Court judges, legislators, and certain commission members to be paid in equal monthly installments. It updates salary amounts for Supreme Court judges (effective 2024-2026), allows deferred maintenance funds to be used for federal facilities under the Military Department, and eliminates the requirement for counties to make payments toward state institutions. The bill harmonizes related statutes and repeals specific outdated sections, including section 83-380 of Nebraska law. These changes directly affect state employees, county governments, and state institutions.
LB 973 requires all state-owned and leased facilities in Nebraska to provide free off-street parking for every state employee starting July 1, 2028. This bill directly affects all state employees who park at government buildings or facilities. The key provision amends state law to eliminate parking fees for employees, replacing any existing paid parking charges with free access at state facilities. The policy change applies uniformly across all state agencies and locations without cost to employees.
LB 1228 establishes new state docket fees for court filings in Nebraska: $116 for civil cases in district court, $111 for dissolution cases, $61 for traffic offenses, and $38 for small claims. The fees fund two new court-specific accounts: $10 from each fee goes to the JUSTICE Software Cash Fund (for court software costs), and the remainder funds the Supreme Court Operations Cash Fund (to support court administrative operations). The bill also clarifies that counties, cities, or villages are not liable for uncollectible fees, directing uncollectible costs to local general funds instead. These changes harmonize existing court fee provisions under Nebraska law.
This bill requires Nebraska state employers to provide paid maternity leave to employees who give birth or adopt a child. Full-time state employees would receive six weeks of paid leave, while part-time employees would receive leave proportional to their regular work schedule. The leave must be taken within six months of the child's birth or adoption, and employees must return to their original position or an equivalent role after leave. The bill also prohibits retaliation against employees who use this leave and ensures continued benefits during the leave period.
