LB 417 establishes the Nebraska Promise Program, providing tuition waivers for eligible Nebraska residents attending University of Nebraska campuses or Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. It covers up to 15 credit hours per semester after federal grants and scholarships are applied, targeting students with family incomes under $65,000 annually and requiring a 2.5 GPA. The bill also extends similar tuition waivers to community colleges (up to 2 years) and state colleges (up to 4 years) for qualifying low-income students. Funding for these waivers comes from a new College Promise Fund, with reimbursements distributed monthly from the General Fund to institutions after annual certification. The program requires institutions to verify eligibility and maintain a standardized appeals process through the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.
This bill (LB 538A) allocates $138,227 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $137,431 for 2026-27 from Nebraska’s General Fund to the State Department of Education’s Program 25. It provides funding specifically to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 538 (the parent bill), which is not described in this text. The bill sets limits on salary and per diem expenses ($66,197 for 2025-26 and $68,348 for 2026-27). As a funding measure, it does not create new policy but enables the execution of another bill’s provisions.
This legislative resolution from the Nebraska Legislature urges the U.S. Congress and President to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The bill directly affects children with disabilities in Nebraska and their families by calling for federal financial support that has historically been underfunded. It highlights that since 1975, the federal government has only provided 40% of the authorized funding for special education, leaving state and local schools to cover the remaining costs. The resolution requests that federal authorities enact legislation to meet the full funding mandate, thereby reducing the financial burden on Nebraska schools and taxpayers.
This bill appropriates one dollar each from the General Fund for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to the Nebraska Supreme Court. The funds are designated for Program 52 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 962, which was introduced in the 109th Legislature's second session. The appropriation is limited to permanent and temporary salaries and per diems, with no more than one dollar allowed for each fiscal year. This measure provides minimal financial resources to the court for administrative purposes related to a previously introduced legislative initiative.
This bill allocates state funding to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 937, which was introduced in the 2026 legislative session. The appropriation provides $106,400 for the 2026-27 fiscal year and $109,592 for the 2027-28 fiscal year from the General Fund. These funds are designated for the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska to carry out specific provisions outlined in LB 937. The bill is a financial measure that enables the university to execute policies established by the earlier legislation without adding new requirements.
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 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.
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.
