Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1110: Change provisions related to the distribution of certain tax revenue, confidentiality of shared information, contracts between the Tax Commissioner and collection agencies, and the collection and enforcement of delinquent income tax claims and provide for fees

Nebraska's LB 1110 modifies tax collection and revenue rules. It requires taxpayers to pay a $25 fee or 10% of unpaid tax liability (whichever is greater) for delinquent income taxes and related notices. The bill also allows the Department of Revenue to share confidential information with the Department of Health and Human Services for administrative purposes, and changes how gambling tax revenue is distributed (40% to the Charitable Gaming Division, 60% to the General Fund). These changes affect taxpayers, the Department of Revenue, and state gambling programs, with fees subject to annual inflation adjustments starting in 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases revenue via delinquent tax fees and redirects 60% of gambling tax to General Fund, strengthening state budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue State Budget

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LB 989: Appropriate funds to the Military Department for the Nebraska Nonprofit Security Grant Program

This bill appropriates $500,000 from Nebraska's General Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 to the Military Department to support the Nebraska Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The funds specifically include $450,000 designated for state aid to nonprofit organizations seeking security upgrades, such as improved lighting, fencing, or alarm systems. The bill also limits total spending on salaries and per diems for program administration to $45,000 during the same fiscal period. It directly affects eligible Nebraska nonprofits by providing financial assistance for physical security enhancements, administered through the Military Department.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500,000 from General Fund to fund nonprofit security upgrades, directly increasing state spending on public safety programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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LB 1054: Appropriate funds to the State Department of Education for grants for cybersecurity products and services

Nebraska's LB 1054 appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to the State Department of Education. This funding creates a grant program to help school districts, educational service units, and approved private or parochial schools purchase cybersecurity products and services. The bill directly affects K-12 schools across Nebraska by providing financial support for cybersecurity measures. The key provision is the allocation of specific funds for grants, not general funding, to address cybersecurity needs in educational institutions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250k from General Fund for school cybersecurity grants, directly funding essential public education services through targeted budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $250k for cybersecurity grants to K-12 schools, strengthening educational infrastructure and security measures.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $250k for school cybersecurity grants, directly enhancing digital security measures per bill's funding purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget K-12 Education Cybersecurity

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LB 1105: State intent regarding appropriations

LB 1105 allocates specific funding from Nebraska's General Fund for two fiscal years ($XXXX for 2025-26 and $XXXX for 2026-27) to a program designated as "XXX." It explicitly reserves portions of these funds ($XXX each year) solely for state aid, prohibiting their use for other purposes. The bill declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage, bypassing standard waiting periods. This is a procedural appropriations bill focused on funding allocation, not policy change, and does not specify which entities or programs are directly affected beyond the generic "Program XXX" reference.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates General Fund for state aid, reserving funds exclusively for designated purpose, supporting fiscal management of essential programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state aid funds to educational program, directly supporting education funding without policy changes90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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LB 1203: Provide for the treatment of uncashed checks issued by counties

LB 1203 requires Nebraska county treasurers and clerks to track uncashed checks over $100 issued by their offices for two years. Checks under $100 become void three years after issuance, ceasing to be the county's obligation. The county must then charge off these voided checks, transferring the funds (plus interest) to the county's general fund, and the checks no longer count as unclaimed property under state law. This directly affects county financial offices and individuals holding old, uncashed checks.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill recovers unclaimed check funds for county general fund, promoting fiscal responsibility by reallocating unused funds without tax changes or new spending.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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LB 1208: Provide a budget requirement under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act

LB 1208 requires Nebraska public school districts to allocate at least 50% of their general fund budget toward teacher salaries and benefits for the 2026-27 school year and all subsequent years. This directly affects all local school districts by mandating a specific spending threshold for educator compensation. The key provision, found in Section 2 of the bill, sets this 50% minimum for teacher-related expenditures within the total general fund budget. The bill amends the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act to establish this requirement and repeals the original section of the law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 50% of school district general fund budgets for teacher salaries/benefits, directing public funds toward education funding and fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 50% of general fund budget for teacher salaries/benefits, directly increasing educator compensation funding per Section 2.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 50% budget allocation for teacher salaries/benefits, directly increasing educator compensation and funding labor costs under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding Teachers

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LB 1238: Change the cigarette tax and distribution of such tax and change taxes imposed under the Tobacco Products Tax Act

Nebraska's LB 1238 increases the cigarette tax to 64 cents per package (for up to 20 cigarettes) and changes how the revenue is distributed. The tax applies to wholesale cigarette distributors, and the collected funds will be allocated as follows: 50% to the General Fund, 2% to Outdoor Recreation, 10% to Health Services, 26% to Building Renewal, 5% to Public Safety Communications, 6% to Health Care, and 1% to Capital Construction. These funding allocations take effect July 1, 2026, with specific minimums tied to historical fiscal years. The bill also harmonizes tax provisions under the Tobacco Products Tax Act and repeals prior sections.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases cigarette tax revenue allocation to public services including health, safety, and infrastructure through specific funding percentages.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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LB 1030: Appropriate funds to the Department of Economic Development for state aid to development districts

This bill appropriates $XXX from Nebraska's General Fund for fiscal year 2026-27 to the Department of Economic Development. The funds are designated for Program 601 (Community and Rural Development) to provide state aid to development districts established under Nebraska law (sections 13-1901 to 13-1907). It directly affects development districts that support community and rural economic projects, such as infrastructure or business development initiatives. The bill creates no new policy but allocates existing state funds for this specific purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from General Fund for community/rural development programs, directly funding public services through state budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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LB 968: Appropriate funds to the Military Department for grants for equipment for emergency events

LB 968 appropriates $4 million from Nebraska's General Fund to the Military Department for emergency rescue equipment grants. Political subdivisions (like cities or counties) must prove they can assist in statewide rescue events to qualify for these grants. The funds must be used exclusively to purchase specific equipment, including water rescue gear, wide-area search tools for tornado/floods, structural collapse equipment, and hazardous materials response tools. This bill directly affects local emergency response entities eligible for these equipment grants.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4M from General Fund for emergency rescue equipment grants, funding essential public safety programs through targeted budget allocation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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LB 25: Appropriate funds to the Department of Administrative Services for interoperable communication equipment

LB 25 allocates $5 million from Nebraska's General Fund to the Department of Administrative Services for a grant program supporting volunteer fire and emergency departments. The funds will cover mobile radios, programming, and installation to create interoperable communication systems, requiring local governments to match each dollar of state funding. Each applicant can receive up to $3.5 million in grants. This bill directly affects volunteer departments seeking to improve emergency communication capabilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from General Fund for emergency communication grants, funding essential public safety programs through state budget appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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