Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 170A: Appropriation Bill

LB 170A is a funding bill that allocates $100 million from the General Fund to the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund for each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. These funds will then be transferred to the Department of Revenue’s Program 121 to support the tax relief program established under Legislative Bill 170, specifically for state aid to school districts. The bill prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries or per diems and takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration. This bill directly enables the implementation of LB 170’s tax relief measures by providing required funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100M to School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund, directly funding tax relief for school districts per LB 170.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $100M annually to school district state aid fund, directly advancing K-12 funding under LB 170 with no restrictions on educational use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 27, 2025

LB 260: Provide, change, and eliminate provisions relating to appropriations

This bill sets funding levels for Nebraska state agencies during fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. It allocates specific sums for state government operations, handles unspent balances from prior years, and establishes a cap on state employee salaries and per diem payments. The bill requires agencies to operate within these budget constraints, including limits on total compensation for permanent and temporary staff. It directly affects all state agencies receiving operating funds and governs how they manage their budgets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill sets specific funding levels and salary caps for state agencies, promoting fiscal responsibility within budget constraints per appropriation provisions.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill imposes a salary cap on state employees, restricting compensation growth and limiting wage increases per fiscal year budget constraints.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Public Employees

died · Nebraska · Legislature May 28, 2025

LB 504A: Appropriation Bill

LB 504A appropriates $72,149 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $147,752 for 2026-27 from Nebraska's General Fund to the Attorney General's Program 507. These funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 504, which is referenced in this appropriation bill. The bill also sets limits on salary expenditures, capping them at $50,000 for 2025-26 and $103,000 for 2026-27. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the Attorney General's office budget for carrying out another bill's requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates specific state funds ($72k/$147k) to Attorney General's Program for implementation, directly funding a state budget allocation without policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 316A: Appropriation Bill

This bill (LB 316A) appropriates $441,686 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $84,798 for 2026-27 from the state General Fund to the Department of Revenue. These funds are specifically designated to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 316 (which is not detailed in this text) under Program 102. The bill also sets annual limits on salary and per diem expenses using these funds, capping them at $41,300 for 2025-26 and $42,700 for 2026-27. It directly affects the Department of Revenue’s budget for carrying out LB 316’s provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $441K+ to Department of Revenue for tax implementation, directly funding fiscal management operations per appropriation bill structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 177A: Appropriation Bill

LB 177A appropriates $233,030 from the General Fund and $135,750 from the Nebraska State Patrol Cash Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 to the Nebraska State Patrol for Program 100. This funding supports the implementation of Legislative Bill 177 (passed in the same session) by providing resources for specific state patrol operations. The bill caps total salary and per diem expenses at $179,591 for 2025-26 and allocates no funds for 2026-27. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy changes, solely providing financial support for an existing legislative initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds Nebraska State Patrol operations via budget allocation, supporting public safety program funding within fiscal management framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 173: Appropriate funds for aid to community colleges and state intent

This bill appropriates $13.06 million for fiscal year 2025-26 and $14.06 million for fiscal year 2026-27 from the General Fund to support dual enrollment programs at Nebraska community colleges. Funds must be distributed based on each college's reported dual-credit course enrollment data, with the goal of reducing tuition costs for high school students taking college courses. The legislation explicitly states these funds may only be used to discount tuition for dual-enrollment courses that count toward both high school graduation and college credit. It directly affects community colleges and high school students participating in dual-credit programs across Nebraska.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $13.06M/$14.06M from General Fund to fund dual enrollment tuition discounts, advancing public education spending under state budget95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $13.06M/$14.06M for dual enrollment tuition discounts, directly expanding access to higher education for K-12 students through increased funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education K-12 Education

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 261: Appropriate funds for the expenses of Nebraska State Government for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, and appropriate Federal Funds allocated to the State of Nebraska pursuant to the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

LB 261 is Nebraska's state budget bill for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, allocating funds for government operations, education, capital projects, and federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. It reappropriates unspent balances from previous years and specifies how federal recovery funds must be used, including restrictions on salary spending. The bill requires agencies to submit detailed budget reports and limits total salary/wage expenditures unless federal funds cover the excess. This directly affects all state agencies, universities, and programs receiving state or federal funds during the 2025-2027 budget period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state/federal funds for government operations, education, and capital projects while enforcing fiscal responsibility through salary spending limits.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state and federal funds for education, including American Rescue Plan Act recovery funds. Restrictions on salary spending apply only to federal funds, but overall funding for education is explicitly provided.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly limits total salary/wage expenditures unless federal funds cover excess, restricting state funding for wages and workplace compensation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 613A: Appropriation Bill

LB 613A is an appropriation bill that allocates $90,200 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $88,000 for 2026-27 from Nebraska's General Fund to the Department of Revenue's Program 102. It directly funds the implementation of Legislative Bill 613 (the main bill it supports) by covering salaries and per diems for staff. The bill includes specific spending limits: $64,100 for 2025-26 and $66,200 for 2026-27 for permanent and temporary staff costs. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, and it became law after approval by the governor on June 4, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $90,200 and $88,000 from General Fund to cover staff salaries/per diems for Program 102 implementation, directly funding a state program's operational costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 644A: Appropriation Bill

This bill, LB 644A, is a funding measure that allocates specific state funds to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 644. It provides $30,000 from the State Settlement Cash Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (and none for 2026-27) to the Attorney General's office for Program 507, and $50,000 annually from the General Fund for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission for Program 94. The bill explicitly prohibits using these funds for state employee salaries or per diems. As an appropriation bill, it directly affects the Attorney General and the Accountability Commission by providing targeted financial support for their work related to Legislative Bill 644.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $30k and $50k annually to state offices for program implementation, directly funding budgetary needs without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 27, 2025

LB 262: Appropriate funds for salaries of members of the Legislature

LB 262 appropriates $632,982 from the General Fund for each fiscal year (2025-26 and 2026-27) to pay salaries for Nebraska Legislature members, as required by law. The bill includes a spending cap of $588,000 annually for salaries and per diems, ensuring total expenditures do not exceed this amount. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and was approved by the governor on May 21, 2025. This procedural bill directly affects legislators by funding their compensation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for legislative salaries within a spending cap, promoting fiscal responsibility in state budget management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget