This bill appropriates $1 from the General Fund for each of the fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to the Attorney General's office. The funds are designated for Program 507 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1096, which was passed in the 2026 legislative session. The appropriation is limited to covering permanent and temporary salaries and per diems, with a maximum expenditure of $1 per fiscal year. This measure provides minimal financial resources to assist the Attorney General in executing the provisions of the referenced legislation.
This bill appropriates $1 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 to the Department of Health and Human Services to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1032. The funding is designated for Program 33 and is intended to aid in carrying out the provisions of the referenced bill. The legislation explicitly prohibits using these funds for permanent or temporary employee salaries or per diems. This is a procedural appropriation measure that provides minimal financial resources for administrative purposes related to the previously enacted bill.
This bill allocates $2 from the General Fund for each of the fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to the Attorney General's office. The funds are designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 525, which was passed during the 2026 legislative session. A portion of the appropriation, limited to $1 per fiscal year, is specifically restricted for permanent and temporary salaries and per diems. The legislation ensures financial resources are available to carry out the provisions of the related bill, though the specific details of LB 525 are not included in this text.
This bill changes Nebraska law to allow residents of long-term care facilities to choose their own pharmacy for medications, rather than being required to use the facility's automated medication system. It removes restrictions that previously forced residents to obtain medications through the facility's system, ensuring they can access medications from their preferred pharmacy. The law directly affects residents in Nebraska's long-term care facilities by expanding their medication choice. The bill replaces a previous requirement that limited pharmacy options for these residents.
Nebraska's LB 1156 creates a tax credit program to encourage private investment in economically distressed communities. It allows taxpayers to claim a 50% nonrefundable income tax credit for cash contributions to qualifying organizations (like community development banks or innovation hubs) that fund projects in designated distressed areas. These funds support affordable commercial space, workforce training, site preparation, and small developer projects, with annual limits of $26.5 million for tax credits and $20 million for supplemental grants. The program targets small developers and underrepresented businesses in neighborhoods facing high unemployment and poverty, aiming to expand local economic opportunities without direct public funding.
Nebraska's LB 1260 changes how motor vehicle tax revenue is distributed, directly affecting counties, local school systems, and cities/villages. It increases the percentage counties retain from 1% to 2% after July 1, 2028, and adjusts allocations: for example, school systems receive 60% before 2028 but 48% after, with a new quarterly "motor vehicle tax supplement" (48.8% of allocated funds) paid directly to schools starting October 2028. The bill also revises tax schedules based on vehicle age and modifies funding formulas under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act. These changes aim to update revenue distribution mechanisms while maintaining school funding through the supplement.
LB 774 creates a dedicated fund within Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to manage federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The fund directly supports rural Nebraska communities by providing resources to improve healthcare delivery systems, increase access to care, and enhance health outcomes. Key provisions require the Department to administer the fund using federal CMS dollars, invest unspent funds per state investment laws, and submit annual electronic reports to the Legislature detailing fund usage and results. This bill establishes a structured mechanism for utilizing federal health funding to address rural healthcare challenges.
LB 775 creates the Rural Health Transformation Program within Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to improve healthcare in rural areas. The program directly affects rural healthcare providers, patients, and communities by focusing on increasing access, quality, and outcomes through specific mechanisms: supporting health innovations, strengthening provider sustainability, recruiting healthcare workers, developing new care models, and expanding digital health tools. It requires using federal funds received from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) exclusively for these purposes, as specified in the bill's funding section. The program aims to transform rural healthcare delivery without specifying new taxes or mandatory requirements.
Nebraska's LB 791 establishes a $3,500 annual limit on individual contributions to candidate or ballot question committees during an election period (calendar year). It requires committees to refund any contributions exceeding this amount within 10 days and report the details. Starting in 2029, the limit will automatically adjust every two years based on inflation using the Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest $100. The bill applies to all individual donors but excludes a candidate's own personal funds contributed to their committee.
This legislative resolution (LR 294) formally notifies University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O'Connor that the Nebraska Legislature intends to file impeachment charges against her if she does not resign her position. The resolution demands her immediate resignation following her DUI charge related to a 2025 crash causing serious injury, citing Nebraska's constitutional provisions for impeaching civil officers. If she refuses to resign, the Legislature will proceed with formal impeachment proceedings through its Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. The resolution serves as a procedural step to initiate this process, not an immediate action.
Nebraska's LB 766 updates regulations for racetracks and horseracing wagering. It sets new annual requirements: racetracks operating before April 2022 must host at least 5 live racing days and 50 races yearly through 2030 (increasing to 15 days and 120 races annually after 2030), while newer tracks have phased-in minimums. The bill eliminates the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, moves the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling under the State Racing and Gaming Commission, and allows keno players as young as 18 at racetracks (previously 21). It also revises how wagering revenue is distributed and repeals outdated sections of gaming law. The bill directly affects racetrack licensees, problem gamblers seeking services, and state gaming regulatory bodies.
LR 295 is a legislative resolution proposing to impeach University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O'Connor. It adopts articles of impeachment based on her May 2025 DUI causing serious injury in a multi-vehicle crash (BAC 0.321, four times the legal limit), injuring five people including children. The resolution states she violated her duties as a civil officer and meets impeachable offense standards under Nebraska law. If adopted, it would trigger a trial before the Nebraska Supreme Court to determine her removal from the Board of Regents.
