Budget & Taxes

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 379: Change the maximum time limit for receipt of cash assistance under the Welfare Reform Act

This bill (LB 379) increases the maximum time limit for cash assistance under Nebraska's Welfare Reform Act from 24 months to 60 months (5 years) for families with children. It directly affects low-income families receiving cash assistance, extending their eligibility period while adding specific conditions: assistance may be extended if the state fails to meet self-sufficiency contract terms, if no jobs paying at least the assistance amount are available, or if extreme hardship (inability to cover basic needs like food, housing, or child care) exists. The bill also clarifies that work-related child care assistance remains available after cash assistance ends, with cost-sharing based on income thresholds tied to federal poverty levels.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends cash assistance eligibility, increasing state spending on welfare programs, aligning with funding essential services under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations

died · Nebraska · Legislature May 14, 2025

LB 608A: Appropriation Bill

LB 608A is an appropriations bill that allocates $781,647 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,351,495 for fiscal year 2026-27 from Nebraska’s General Fund to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (Program 692). The funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 608 (related to postsecondary education), with strict limitations requiring the money to be used only for that purpose. The bill prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries or per diems. This measure was indefinitely postponed on May 14, 2025, and never became law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific General Fund dollars to postsecondary education program implementation, strictly for designated purpose, advancing fiscal support for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $781k/$1.35M specifically for implementing postsecondary education bill, directly funding higher education programs per legislative mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 215A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $122,000 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 and $125,966 for 2026-27 to the Nebraska Board of Parole for Program 358. The funds are specifically designated to support implementation of Legislative Bill 215, which is referenced in this appropriation. The bill also sets spending limits, capping total salary and per diem expenses at $85,400 for 2025-26 and $88,015 for 2026-27. It directly affects the Board of Parole's operations by providing dedicated funding for Program 358. This is a standard funding measure to enable the execution of another legislative bill, not a standalone policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides dedicated General Fund appropriation for Board of Parole operations with spending caps, directly advancing fiscal management and program funding within budget framework.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Nebraska Board of Parole (corrections agency) for Program 358 implementation, directly supporting criminal justice corrections operations.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Probation & Parole

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in committee · Nebraska · Legislature May 19, 2025

LR 219: Interim study to examine nonopioid pharmacological treatment options in medicaid

This resolution (LR 219) proposes an interim study by Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to examine nonopioid pain treatments within the state's Medicaid program. The study will specifically assess access barriers, existing initiatives promoting nonopioid options, risks/benefits of opioids, and potential Medicaid cost savings from reducing opioid use. It does not change current Medicaid rules but directs the committee to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the review. The study directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and providers by evaluating how pain management could be improved within the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesStudy explicitly examines potential Medicaid cost savings from reducing opioid use, aligning with fiscal responsibility in state budget management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 677: Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act and provide for regulation of medical cannabis

Nebraska LB 677 updates the state's medical cannabis framework by clarifying key definitions (like "cannabis products" and "caregivers"), establishing new licensing rules for cultivators and dispensaries, and imposing a special sales tax on medical cannabis sales. It prohibits open cannabis containers in vehicles, removes medical cannabis from existing marijuana tax categories, and directs tax revenue to specific state funds. The bill directly affects qualified patients, registered caregivers, cannabis businesses, and the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, which now oversees regulation. It also repeals outdated provisions and harmonizes existing laws, though it remains pending in committee as of March 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes special sales tax on medical cannabis and directs revenue to state funds, generating new tax revenue for fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates medical cannabis access, enabling patient treatment under healthcare framework per bill's focus on medical use and patient access provisions90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax

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