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 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 365A: Appropriation Bill

LB 365A is an appropriation bill that allocates specific funds to support Legislative Bill 365. It provides $9,634 in General Funds and $15,476 in federal funds for fiscal year 2026-27, and $19,268 in General Funds and $30,952 in federal funds for fiscal year 2027-28 to the Department of Health and Human Services' Program 348. These funds are explicitly designated for "state aid" related to LB 365 and cannot be used for state employee salaries or per diems. The bill directly affects the Department of Health and Human Services' Program 348 by funding its implementation under LB 365.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific state and federal funds to Health and Human Services program for state aid, directly funding essential services per budget appropriation.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 966: Adopt the Hunger-Free Schools Act and provide for an appropriation

LB 966, the Hunger-Free Schools Act, requires Nebraska public and nonprofit private schools participating in federal meal programs to provide free breakfasts and lunches to students who qualify for reduced-price meals under federal rules. The State Department of Education will reimburse schools for the difference between federal funding rates for free meals versus reduced-price meals, based on the previous school year's data. This directly affects schools serving qualifying students, ensuring they receive funding support for meals provided at no cost to those students. The bill replaces previous reimbursement rules and repeals outdated sections of law related to school meal programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state reimbursement for meal cost differences, directly allocating state funds to support school nutrition programs as essential public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state reimbursement for meal cost differences, ensuring free meals for qualifying students and expanding access to school nutrition programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands access to nutritious school meals for qualifying students, a public health initiative directly aligning with healthcare topic's focus on public health programs and access.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 826: Change provisions relating to late applications for homestead exemptions

LB 826 amends Nebraska law to change deadlines and requirements for homestead exemption applications, directly affecting homeowners and veterans seeking property tax relief. It allows late applications for specific circumstances - such as medical conditions, spouse death, or delayed veteran status certification - with a new deadline of June 30 of the year property taxes become delinquent, requiring supporting documentation. The bill also modifies veteran exemption rules, requiring annual filings only every five years (in divisible years) and ensuring surviving spouses retain the exemption for the remaining five-year period after a veteran’s death. These changes aim to provide flexibility for eligible residents while standardizing filing processes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables property tax relief for homeowners/veterans via expanded homestead exemption eligibility, reducing tax burden through modified application deadlines and requirements.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllows late veteran exemption applications for medical/spouse death, easing property tax relief access with flexible deadlines85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1205: Require the Department of Economic Development to award grants under the Business Innovation Act

LB 1205 requires Nebraska's Department of Economic Development to award grants under the Small Business Investment Program to support small businesses. The bill directs funding to microloan organizations, technical assistance groups, and innovation hubs that provide loans and business support to small businesses, with a focus on job creation and helping low-income communities. Key requirements include a $3 million annual funding limit, a 35% nonstate matching fund requirement for recipients, and mandating that at least 50% of funds support business technical assistance. This bill directly affects small business support organizations and microenterprises across Nebraska, particularly in rural and economically distressed areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3M annually for small business grants, directing state funds to support job creation and low-income communities, funding essential economic development programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly focuses on job creation through small business grants and supporting low-income communities, directly advancing employment standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1067: Change provisions relating to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the rate and disbursement of the documentary stamp tax, the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Fund, and the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund

LB 1067 adjusts how documentary stamp tax revenue is distributed to fund housing programs in Nebraska. It specifies that for every $2.82 collected on property transfers (deeds), 95 cents goes to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, 75 cents each to the Rural Workforce and Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Funds, and smaller portions to other housing-related funds. The bill harmonizes existing tax allocation rules across these funds and ensures collected revenue is used solely for designated housing purposes. This directly affects property sellers and buyers paying the transfer tax, with funds supporting affordable housing initiatives. The changes take effect upon enactment, modifying current tax distribution formulas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects documentary stamp tax revenue to housing funds, increasing dedicated budget allocations for affordable housing programs through existing tax structure.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates documentary stamp tax revenue directly to Affordable Housing Trust Fund and workforce housing funds, explicitly funding housing programs per bill language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 852: Provide for the recapture of funding distributed from the Convention Center Support Fund to certain recipients

LB 852 requires that a portion of Nebraska's Convention Center Support Fund - used for convention center assistance to metropolitan cities - must be allocated to high-poverty areas (defined as census tracts with over 30% below the poverty line). Specifically, 10% of funds for certain cities and 100% of funds for others must be directed to these areas for historical preservation, reducing street and gang violence, and supporting small businesses. Affected areas must form a community committee with public hearings and resident appointments to manage the spending. This bill directly affects metropolitan cities receiving convention center funds and the high-poverty neighborhoods that receive the allocated resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing Convention Center funds to high-poverty areas for community programs, advancing targeted fiscal allocation for underserved communities.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes