Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 17, 2026

LB 1001A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $3,217,273 from the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 to the State Racing and Gaming Commission (Program 166) to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1001. It also sets a salary limit of $154,334 for FY2026-27 and amends funding allocations for the Gamblers Assistance Program (Program 164), including $1,150,000 in state aid for FY2026-27. The bill directly affects state agencies managing gambling assistance programs by providing specific funding for their operations. This is a procedural appropriation bill, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.2M from Compulsive Gamblers Fund and $1.15M for Gamblers Assistance Program, directly funding state agencies managing gambling assistance programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 10, 2026

LB 212: Require licensure of persons engaged in remote sales of covered tobacco products under the Tobacco Products Tax Act and provide for taxation of such sales

LB 212 changes Nebraska's tax on cigars, cheroots, and stogies by setting a 20% tax on the purchase price or manufacturing price, with a maximum tax of $0.50 per item. This directly affects first owners (importers or manufacturers) and retailers selling these tobacco products. The bill repeals the previous tax structure for these items and takes effect October 1, 2025. The change applies specifically to these products, not other tobacco or e-cigarette taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directly modifies tax rates for tobacco products, addressing taxation policy as a core component of Budget & Taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 10, 2026

LB 207: Provide a registration fee under the Motor Vehicle Registration Act for certain commercially registered alternative fuel vehicles

LB 207 creates a tiered registration fee for alternative fuel vehicles under Nebraska's Motor Vehicle Registration Act. It charges a base $150 fee for most alternative fuel vehicles (reduced to $75 for motorcycles and plug-in hybrids), but imposes a three-times higher fee ($450) for commercially registered vehicles over 7,500 lbs gross weight. The revenue from these fees is directed to the Highway Trust Fund. This bill directly affects commercial fleet operators using alternative fuel vehicles weighing more than 7,500 pounds, modifying their registration costs under existing law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tiered registration fees on commercial alternative fuel vehicles, directing revenue to Highway Trust Fund for infrastructure funding, aligning with fiscal responsibility and program funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes tiered registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles, directing revenue to highway infrastructure, promoting clean energy adoption through targeted incentives.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes tiered fees for alternative fuel vehicles, promoting their adoption to reduce emissions. Higher commercial fees still incentivize use while funding infrastructure via Highway Trust Fund.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs registration fees from alternative fuel vehicles to Highway Trust Fund, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure projects per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 707A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates $164,210 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 and $50,800 for 2026-27 to the Department of Revenue’s Program 102. The funds are designated to support implementation of Legislative Bill 707 (a prior bill from the 2025 session), with spending limits of $37,000 for salaries/per diems in 2025-26 and $38,200 in 2026-27. It is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting state budget operations rather than citizens or specific programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates specific funds from General Fund for Department of Revenue's budget operations, directly supporting state fiscal management without policy changes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 177A: Appropriation Bill

LB 177A appropriates $233,030 from the General Fund and $135,750 from the Nebraska State Patrol Cash Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 to the Nebraska State Patrol for Program 100. This funding supports the implementation of Legislative Bill 177 (passed in the same session) by providing resources for specific state patrol operations. The bill caps total salary and per diem expenses at $179,591 for 2025-26 and allocates no funds for 2026-27. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy changes, solely providing financial support for an existing legislative initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds Nebraska State Patrol operations via budget allocation, supporting public safety program funding within fiscal management framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 150A: Appropriation Bill

LB 150A is a funding bill that allocates $146,056 in federal funds for fiscal year 2025-26 and $147,609 for 2026-27 to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. These funds are specifically designated for Program 155 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 150 (the parent bill). The bill does not create new policy but provides the necessary financial resources to carry out the Commission’s existing responsibilities under LB 150. This funding supports state law enforcement and criminal justice operations without changing eligibility or services for the public.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $146,056/$147,609 federal funds to implement LB 150's existing responsibilities, directly advancing fiscal management and program funding.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds implementation of LB 150 (criminal justice bill) via Commission funding for law enforcement/criminal justice programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 78: Adopt the Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Assistance Act, change provisions relating to sentencing juveniles, and change the rate and allocation of the documentary stamp tax

LB 78, now law after being signed by the governor on May 20, 2025, creates a new housing assistance program for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking. It establishes the Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Housing Assistance Fund, managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, to provide rental payments, security deposits, and other housing-related support. The bill also modifies juvenile sentencing rules to require courts to consider if an offender was a victim of abuse or trafficking when deciding whether to impose imprisonment. These changes directly affect survivors seeking housing stability and offenders in juvenile court cases where victimization is relevant.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies documentary stamp tax allocation to fund new housing assistance program for survivors, directly advancing budget/tax funding for public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates housing assistance for domestic violence/sex trafficking survivors and modifies juvenile sentencing to consider victim status, advancing victim support and rehabilitative sentencing reforms.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Housing Assistance Fund to provide rental payments and housing support, directly funding housing assistance for vulnerable populations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 264: Provide, change, and eliminate transfers from the Cash Reserve Fund and various other funds and change, terminate, and eliminate various statutory programs

Nebraska's LB 264 moves specific state funds into the General Fund to support broader state operations. The bill requires transferring $8.25 million from the State Insurance Fund, $25.5 million from the Military Installation Fund, and over $32 million from the Water Recreation Fund, among other specified amounts, by mid-2025 or 2026. These transfers affect state financial accounts, redirecting money from specialized funds like recreation, economic development, and medical spending programs. The bill also eliminates several programs and outdated provisions, but its primary action is reallocating existing state funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesTransfers funds from specialized programs (recreation, military, medical) to General Fund, defunding those specific programs per bill's redirecting language.92% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill redirects $8.25M from State Insurance Fund (medical spending program) to General Fund, defunding healthcare-related programs per summary.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 650: Adopt the Community Development Assistance Act and change provisions relating to land banks, property tax exemptions, real property sold for delinquent taxes, sales tax provisions, and certain tax credits

LB 650 updates Nebraska's tax and development laws by amending multiple statutes related to revenue, property tax, and tax credits. It sets a sunset date for sports complex and stadium applications under the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act, eliminates sales tax exemptions for internet towers, net wrap, and twine, and adjusts sales tax collection fees. The bill also modifies tax credit programs under acts like the Nebraska Advantage Rural Development Act and the Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act, while repealing outdated provisions including the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Act. These changes primarily affect businesses, local governments, and developers utilizing tax incentives for community development projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loopholes by eliminating sales tax exemptions for internet towers and agricultural products, strengthening state revenue collection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 303: Create the School Financing Review Commission and change provisions relating to budget authority under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act

LB 303 creates the School Financing Review Commission, a 18-member group including education officials, school district representatives, and community members. The commission will evaluate Nebraska's school funding formula under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, review resource and student need factors, and recommend changes to help prevent property tax increases. It will also analyze how school funding impacts student outcomes like attendance, literacy, and graduation rates. The bill additionally modifies budget rules to allow school districts to exceed general fund budget limits under the act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates commission to review school funding formula and prevent property tax increases, promoting fiscal responsibility under Tax Equity Act without altering tax structure.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates commission to review school funding formula, prevent property tax increases, and analyze funding impact on student outcomes like literacy and graduation rates.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes