This bill (LB 316A) appropriates $441,686 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $84,798 for 2026-27 from the state General Fund to the Department of Revenue. These funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 316 (which is not detailed in this text) under Program 102. The bill also sets annual limits on salary and per diem expenses using these funds, capping them at $41,300 for 2025-26 and $42,700 for 2026-27. It directly affects the Department of Revenue’s budget for carrying out LB 316’s provisions.
Nebraska's LB 314 amends the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act to clarify eligibility for state funding and specify how funds can be used. It defines six applicant scenarios (including bond approvals and building permits) and restricts state assistance to specific purposes: paying bond costs for publicly owned facilities, nearby parking for private concert venues, or public infrastructure/events for private sports complexes. The bill also sets time limits - capping arts/event promotion at 10 years and sports complex funding at 5 years in smaller cities - and creates temporary approvals requiring voter or construction milestones within 24 months. This applies to applicants seeking state aid for sports arena projects, ensuring funds align with defined facility types and usage rules.
Nebraska's LB 109 prohibits health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from imposing restrictions that limit patient access to clinician-administered drugs - such as those given in a doctor's office or clinic rather than a pharmacy. It bans insurers from charging extra fees, requiring specific pharmacy use, or denying coverage when drugs are administered by healthcare providers. The bill also requires PBMs to allow pharmacists to discuss treatment options, costs, and alternatives with patients and prohibits penalizing pharmacies for sharing information about their practices. These changes directly affect insurers, health plans, and PBMs in how they handle drug coverage and patient communications.
LB 348 proposed allocating $3 million from the Health and Human Services Cash Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 and another $3 million for 2026-27 to fund domestic violence services through Program 354 under Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services. The bill aimed to directly support domestic violence service providers by providing dedicated state funding for their operations. It declared an emergency to expedite implementation upon approval. However, the bill's provisions were later amended into other legislation (LB264 and LB261) on June 6, 2025, meaning it did not become law as originally introduced.
LB 4 adopts the Telecommunications Exchange Deregulation Act to remove state regulatory oversight for specific telecommunications services. It directly affects older local exchange carriers (those with certificates issued before February 8, 1996, or acquired with such certificates) by allowing them to opt out of state regulation for services like voice over internet protocol (VoIP), mobile radio, and interexchange services. The bill amends Nebraska law to explicitly state that the Public Service Commission cannot regulate these services (per Section 86-124(1)), while maintaining the commission's authority over other areas like universal service funds and consumer protection. The bill was amended into LB 311 on June 6, 2025, and did not become law.
This bill (LB 154) amends Nebraska's regulations for hearing instrument specialists, directly affecting professionals who fit, sell, and service hearing devices. It updates definitions (like "hearing instrument" and "hearing instrument specialist"), clarifies the scope of practice (including activities such as taking ear impressions, fitting devices, and providing post-fitting care), and harmonizes related statutes. The changes aim to modernize licensing and practice rules while maintaining clear boundaries for these specialists' authorized activities. The bill does not alter fees, funding, or create new requirements beyond refining existing professional standards.
LB 225 amends Nebraska's Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act (specifically Section 60-168) to change the process for obtaining duplicate vehicle title certificates when the original is lost or damaged. The bill modifies the application requirements for owners or lienholders seeking a duplicate title, though the exact new requirements aren't detailed in the provided text. It repeals the original section 60-168, focusing on procedural changes to the existing process. This bill directly affects vehicle owners and lienholders who need to replace lost or damaged title certificates. (Note: The bill text provided shows the section being amended but doesn't specify the new language, so the precise changes cannot be summarized from this excerpt.)
LB 227 updates Nebraska's rules for motor carrier authorization, primarily affecting companies seeking permits to operate as common carriers, contract carriers, or providers of Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation. It shifts the burden of proof in applications: applicants must now prove they are qualified and that their service meets public demand, while opponents must show existing carriers already meet the need or that new service would harm existing operations. A key provision requires the state commission to consult with the Medicaid Director when reviewing applications for Medicaid transportation services, ensuring alignment with state health programs. The bill also removes outdated language and harmonizes related sections of Nebraska law governing carrier licensing.
LB 172 prohibits the creation, possession, and receipt of computer-generated child pornography in Nebraska. It defines this as digital images created using AI or computer programs to depict minors in sexually explicit situations, appearing indistinguishable from real children. The bill amends Nebraska statutes (sections 28-1463.02 and 28-813.01) to explicitly ban such material, treating it as a Class IIA felony for those 19+ to possess or receive, with lower penalties for minors under specific conditions. It updates existing child pornography laws to address AI-generated content while eliminating obsolete provisions. The law directly affects anyone producing, sharing, or accessing these digital depictions.
This bill amends Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act to clarify how settlement money from third-party injury claims is distributed. It directly affects injured workers, their families, employers, and workers' compensation insurers. Key provisions require that after deducting recovery costs: one-third of remaining funds go to the employee, then insurers are reimbursed for past/future compensation payments, and any leftover funds go to the employee. The changes replace older rules to create a clearer, standardized process for splitting settlement proceeds.
This bill appropriates $13.06 million for fiscal year 2025-26 and $14.06 million for fiscal year 2026-27 from the General Fund to support dual enrollment programs at Nebraska community colleges. Funds must be distributed based on each college's reported dual-credit course enrollment data, with the goal of reducing tuition costs for high school students taking college courses. The legislation explicitly states these funds may only be used to discount tuition for dual-enrollment courses that count toward both high school graduation and college credit. It directly affects community colleges and high school students participating in dual-credit programs across Nebraska.
Nebraska's LB 452 states the Legislature's intent to appropriate $500,000 annually from federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for court-appointed special advocate (CASA) state aid programs. Specifically, it allocates $500,000 for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, designating these funds exclusively for CASA program support. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. Note: This bill was amended into LB261 on June 6, 2025, and is no longer active as introduced.
