Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1126A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $1 from the 911 Service System Fund for each of the fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to the Public Service Commission to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1126. The funds are restricted from being used for permanent or temporary employee salaries and per diems. This legislation directly affects the Public Service Commission by providing specific financial resources for program 583 related to the previously passed bill. The measure is a procedural appropriation that allocates minimal funding to facilitate ongoing administrative functions without creating new policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1 for Public Service Commission to support implementation of LB 1126, directly funding a government program.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 815A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates funding to the Nebraska Department of Revenue to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 815. It provides $137,300 for the 2026-27 fiscal year and $136,300 for the 2027-28 fiscal year from the Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund. The funds are designated for program 111 and include limits on salary and per diem expenditures of $99,500 and $102,500 respectively for the two fiscal years. This appropriation ensures the department has the necessary resources to carry out the provisions established in the related legislative bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funding to support tax enforcement and collection operations, strengthening revenue administration capabilities.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides funding for Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection, which supports transportation infrastructure maintenance and operations through revenue allocation.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1050A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates $1.65 million in state funds to the Nebraska Department of Education to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1050 over the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 fiscal years. The money comes from the General Fund and is restricted from being used for employee salaries or travel expenses. An emergency clause is included to allow the bill to take effect immediately upon approval. The legislation directly affects the state education department and any programs funded under LB 1050.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.65M in state funds to support education programs, directly advancing budget spending for essential public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $1.65 million in state funds to support implementation of LB 1050, directly funding the Nebraska Department of Education.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1165A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates $2 million from the Site and Building Development Fund to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for fiscal year 2026-27 to support Legislative Bill 1165, with no funding designated for the following year. The funds are restricted to program expenses and cannot be used for employee salaries or travel costs. An emergency declaration allows the legislation to take effect immediately upon approval. The measure provides financial resources for a specific state program without creating new permanent funding sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2M to state economic development program, directly funding public services and government operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1261A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $4,750 from the Nebraska Power Review Fund for each of the fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to support the Nebraska Power Review Board. The funds are designated to help carry out provisions from Legislative Bill 1261, which establishes the board's operations. The appropriation specifically excludes spending on permanent or temporary employee salaries and per diems. This measure provides financial resources for the board's program activities without expanding personnel costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $4,750 annually to fund the Nebraska Power Review Board, providing financial resources for government program activities without expanding personnel costs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides funding for Nebraska Power Review Board to carry out provisions from LB 1261, which establishes board operations related to energy policy oversight.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1181A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates $50,000 from the Victim's Compensation Fund for each of the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years to the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. The funds are designated for Program 206 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1181, which was passed in the 2026 legislative session. The appropriation specifically prohibits using these funds for employee salaries or travel expenses, restricting them to other program-related costs. This measure provides financial resources to help carry out the provisions of the previously enacted LB 1181.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50,000 annually to fund law enforcement and criminal justice programs, directly advancing budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates funding to Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice for implementing criminal justice reform legislation, indicating support for the topic area.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1236A: Appropriation Bill

This bill allocates $50,000 from the Nebraska Statutes Distribution Cash Fund to the Legislative Council for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 1236. The funds are designated for Program 123 and cannot be used for employee salaries or per diems. The legislation includes an emergency declaration, allowing it to take effect immediately upon approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50,000 to Legislative Council for implementing LB 1236, directly funding a legislative program.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 803: Adopt the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act and change provisions relating to the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act, the Property Tax Growth Limitation Act, the Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Service Providers Tax Credit Act, property tax valuation and levy procedures, homestead exemptions, and income taxes

This bill changes Nebraska's rules for listing taxable tangible personal property, such as business equipment or vehicles. It requires property owners to file annual forms with county assessors by May 1, using forms provided by the Tax Commissioner. The bill also clarifies that those seeking exemptions under the Nebraska Advantage Act or ImagiNE Nebraska Act must submit required documentation by the same deadline, or lose the exemption. Failure to file on time results in forfeiture of exemptions, even if taxable property is still listed under standard rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnforces timely exemption documentation, closing potential tax avoidance loopholes and ensuring consistent tax revenue collection per fiscal management standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 901: Adopt the Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Service Providers Tax Credit Act, change provisions related to the confidentiality of shared information, the distribution of certain tax revenue, contracts between the Tax Commissioner and collection agencies, the collection and enforcement of delinquent income tax claims, the ImagiNE Nebraska Act, the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, the Mechanical Amusement Device Tax Act, and the Nebraska Advantage Research and Development Act, provide for fees, provide an excise tax on kratom, eliminate certain personal property and sales and use tax exemptions and a tax credit, and terminate the Department of Revenue Miscellaneous Receipts Fund

This bill changes Nebraska's sales tax rate schedule and adjusts how tax revenue is distributed to state funds. It sets the sales tax rate at 5.5% from October 2025 through July 2027, with a reduced rate of 2.75% in certain "good life districts" during that period. The bill also modifies fund distributions, continuing to direct vehicle-related sales tax revenue (for motorboats, ATVs, etc.) to the Game and Parks Commission Capital Maintenance Fund, while adding a requirement to transfer a portion of these funds to the Emergency Medical System Operations Fund starting July 2024. Additionally, it adjusts how highway-related tax revenue is split between the Highway Trust Fund and Highway Allocation Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces sales tax rate to 2.75% in designated districts, providing targeted tax relief while maintaining fund allocations for Game and Parks capital projects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 815: Provide for a tax on diesel fuels, change provisions relating to refunds for motor fuel taxes, the petroleum release remedial action fee, and the Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, change and eliminate provisions of the Ethanol Development Act, and eliminate the Ethanol Production Incentive Cash Fund

LB 815 imposes a 9.5-cent-per-gallon tax on diesel fuels, effective January 1, 2019, which must be paid by fuel producers, suppliers, and distributors. It changes the rules for refunding motor fuel taxes and eliminates the Ethanol Production Incentive Cash Fund, which previously provided financial support to ethanol producers. The bill also modifies or removes several provisions from the Ethanol Development Act that governed ethanol-related tax programs. Additionally, it repeals multiple sections of existing law related to fuel taxes and ethanol incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 9.5¢/gal diesel tax generating revenue; eliminates ethanol incentive fund. Directly advances tax collection policy under budget/tax framework.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyEliminates Ethanol Production Incentive Cash Fund, removing financial support for renewable energy producers and weakening ethanol industry incentives.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEliminates Ethanol Production Incentive Cash Fund, removing financial support for renewable fuel programs that promote cleaner energy alternatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes