Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 6, 2025

LB 645A: Appropriation Bill

LB 645A allocates $66,000 in state funds (comprising $40,000 from the School Expense Fund and $26,000 from the State Patrol Expense Fund) for fiscal year 2025-26 to support Nebraska's Public Employees Retirement Board. The funds are specifically designated to carry out the provisions of another bill, Legislative Bill 645 (which relates to retirement program administration). This appropriation is limited to $20,000 for salary and per diem expenses during the current fiscal year, with no funds allocated for the following year. The bill takes immediate effect as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $66,000 in state funds to support retirement program administration, directly funding a government program per fiscal appropriation requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 10, 2025

LB 41A: Appropriation Bill

LB 41A is an appropriation bill that allocates specific state and federal funds to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for two Medicaid-related programs (344 and 348) to support implementation of Legislative Bill 41. It provides $28,021 (state and federal combined) for Program 344 and $155,579 for Program 348 in fiscal year 2025-26, with similar amounts for 2026-27. The funds must be used exclusively for their designated program purposes and cannot cover state employee salaries. This bill directly affects the Department of Health and Human Services and the Medicaid programs it administers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state/federal funds to Medicaid programs 344 & 348, funding essential public services per appropriation bill.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $28,021 and $155,579 to Medicaid programs (344/348) for healthcare implementation, directly funding coverage services per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 10, 2025

LB 22A: Appropriation Bill

LB 22A is an appropriation bill that allocates specific funds to support Legislative Bill 22. It provides $380,628 from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund and $694,972 in federal funds for fiscal year 2025-26, and $774,002 plus $1,377,198 for 2026-27, all to the Department of Health and Human Services' Program 348. These funds are designated exclusively to carry out the provisions of LB 22, with no use permitted for state employee salaries or per diems. The bill directly affects the state's Medicaid program administration by providing targeted financial resources for its implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.1M+ in state/federal funds exclusively for Medicaid program (Program 348), directly funding essential health services as required by LB 22.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $3.2M+ in federal/state funds to Health and Human Services for healthcare program (Program 348), directly supporting LB 22's provisions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 9, 2025

LB 148A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates specific funds to the Nebraska State Patrol for Program 100 to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 148. It allocates $29,629 from the General Fund and $28,236 from the Nebraska State Patrol Cash Fund for fiscal year 2025-26, and $30,921 from the General Fund and $28,236 from the State Patrol Cash Fund for 2026-27. The funding is restricted to permanent/temporary salaries and per diems, with annual spending limits of $33,856 (2025-26) and $34,872 (2026-27). It directly affects the Nebraska State Patrol by providing targeted financial resources for a specific program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific funds ($29k-$30k annually) to State Patrol for program implementation, directly advancing budgetary appropriations without tax changes or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Nebraska State Patrol for law enforcement operations, directly supporting criminal justice system's law enforcement aspect through budget allocation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 8, 2025

LB 527A: Appropriation Bill

LB 527A is an appropriation bill that allocates specific state and federal funds to two health programs (344 and 348) under Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to support implementation of Legislative Bill 527. It provides $18.05 million for Program 344 and $162.40 million for Program 348 in fiscal year 2025-26, with increased amounts for 2026-27, sourced from the Medicaid Access and Quality Fund and federal Medicaid funds. The bill restricts these funds to the purposes of Legislative Bill 527 and prohibits their use for state employee salaries. Approved by the governor on April 7, 2025, it takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $18.05M and $162.40M for health programs, directly funding essential state services under budgetary authority per appropriation bill structure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $18.05M and $162.40M to health programs (344/348) under DHHS for LB 527 implementation, increasing funding for FY2025-26.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 8, 2025

LB 527: Adopt the Medicaid Access and Quality Act and change provisions relating to taxes on health maintenance organizations, prepaid limited health service organizations, and insurance companies

LB 527 creates a Medicaid Access and Quality Fund by imposing a 6% tax on certain health insurance premiums starting January 2026. The fund will increase payments to nonhospital Medicaid providers (like clinics and doctors) to improve access to care, especially for rural patients, pregnant women, and children. It also allocates $75 monthly per patient to primary care providers who serve as medical homes for Medicaid beneficiaries. This directly affects Nebraska Medicaid beneficiaries, healthcare providers, and insurance companies paying the tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 6% tax on insurers to fund Medicaid provider payments and rural care access, directly increasing state budget allocation for healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Medicaid Access Fund via 6% tax on insurers to boost provider payments, improving access for rural/pregnant/child patients. Directly funds and strengthens Medicaid coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 8, 2025

LB 501: Change provisions relating to the assessment of real property that suffers significant property damage

LB 501 adjusts property tax assessments for real property damaged by disasters like fires, floods, or tornadoes. It directly affects property owners whose homes or land suffer significant damage (exceeding 20% of assessed value) after January 1, 2019, excluding damage caused by the owner. The bill requires owners to report damage to county assessors by July 15, triggers a county review by July 20, and mandates that the county board of equalization adjust the property’s assessed value to what it was *before* the disaster occurred. This ensures affected properties are taxed based on their pre-damage value for the current year only, without requiring new property appraisals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts property tax assessments downward for disaster-damaged properties, providing tax relief to affected owners by reducing their assessed value and thus tax burden.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 17, 2025

LB 396: Change provisions relating to the form and filing of public power district budgets and audits with the Nebraska Power Review Board

LB 396 modifies how Nebraska's public power districts submit budgets and audits to the Nebraska Power Review Board. It requires districts to create annual budgets showing detailed revenue and spending from the prior two years, make these budgets available for public inspection 7 days before board meetings, and post any last-minute changes at district headquarters. The bill also mandates that districts file completed financial audits with both the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Nebraska Power Review Board within 180 days after their fiscal year ends. These changes apply directly to public power districts, public power and irrigation districts, and rural power districts operating under Nebraska law. The bill repeals the original budget and audit filing requirements it amends.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnhances fiscal oversight via mandatory budget transparency and audit filings for public power districts, promoting accountability in financial management without altering tax or spending policies.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 12, 2025

LB 609A: Appropriation Bill

LB 609A appropriates $232,777 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $185,061 for fiscal year 2026-27 from the Financial Institution Assessment Cash Fund to the Department of Banking and Finance's Program 65. This funding supports the implementation of Legislative Bill 609 (which established a new banking oversight program) and limits salary/per diem expenses to $85,000 for 2025-26 and $87,125 for 2026-27. The bill directly affects the Department of Banking and Finance and its Program 65 operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific funds to support banking oversight program implementation, directly advancing budget allocation for Program 65 operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 26, 2025

LB 209: Change provisions relating to homestead exemptions for certain veterans and a property tax exemption for certain facilities

Nebraska's LB 209 expands property tax exemptions for veterans and their surviving spouses by modifying homestead exemption rules. It also creates a new property tax break for for-profit skilled nursing, nursing, and assisted-living facilities that serve Medicaid beneficiaries. The tax exemption amount for these facilities equals the average percentage of occupied Medicaid beds over the previous three years. This change specifically applies to for-profit facilities - nonprofit facilities serving Medicaid already have separate, full exemptions under current law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemptions for veterans and Medicaid-serving facilities, providing targeted tax relief. Aligns with support indicators for tax relief to specific groups.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides property tax exemption to for-profit facilities serving Medicaid beneficiaries, indirectly supporting healthcare access by reducing operational costs for providers serving Medicaid patients.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly expands property tax exemptions for veterans and surviving spouses, directly advancing veterans' benefits per topic indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes