Budget & Taxes (Fees & Licensing)

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1228: Provide for a state docket fee and create funds for court purposes

LB 1228 establishes new state docket fees for court filings in Nebraska: $116 for civil cases in district court, $111 for dissolution cases, $61 for traffic offenses, and $38 for small claims. The fees fund two new court-specific accounts: $10 from each fee goes to the JUSTICE Software Cash Fund (for court software costs), and the remainder funds the Supreme Court Operations Cash Fund (to support court administrative operations). The bill also clarifies that counties, cities, or villages are not liable for uncollectible fees, directing uncollectible costs to local general funds instead. These changes harmonize existing court fee provisions under Nebraska law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new court docket fees to fund judicial operations and software, increasing state revenue for essential court services per bill's fee allocation structure.95% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1173: Provide for an annual filing fee for certain employers under the Employment Security Law, rename the Contractor and Professional Employer Organization Registration Cash Fund, and change permitted uses of such fund

Nebraska's LB 1173 establishes an annual $250 filing fee for employers with over $100,000 in annual payroll who submit quarterly wage reports under the state's Employment Security Law. The bill renames the "Contractor and Professional Employer Organization Registration Cash Fund" to "Contractor, Business, and Professional Employer Organization Registration Cash Fund" and specifies that fees collected will fund this renamed account. Employers with lower payrolls ($100,000 or less) and those qualifying for exemptions (e.g., self-employed contractors under $3,000 annual payroll) are not subject to this fee. The bill also modifies existing fee structures for contractor and professional employer organization registrations but does not change eligibility for unemployment benefits or employer tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes $250 annual fee on large employers to fund registration account, generating state revenue and supporting budget management.90% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1252: Provide for a retail delivery fee under the Nebraska Revenue Act of 1967

This bill would impose a 27-cent fee on every retail delivery of taxable tangible personal property (like online purchases delivered by vehicle) in Nebraska. Sellers would collect the fee from customers and remit it to the state Department of Revenue, which would credit the funds to the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund. The fee does not apply to exempt items, tax-exempt entities, new businesses (in their first year), or businesses with less than $500,000 in prior-year retail sales. It becomes effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 27-cent delivery fee to fund Property Tax Credit Cash Fund, providing tax relief through dedicated revenue allocation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Property Tax Tax Credits

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 776: Provide a duty for each state agency to examine fees charged

LB 776 requires Nebraska state agencies to annually review all fees they charge starting January 1, 2027. Each agency must determine if fees cover their actual costs without exceeding what's necessary. This applies to all state departments, boards, bureaus, and commissions that charge fees for services or permits. The bill aims to ensure fees are cost-reflective but not overly burdensome, without changing specific fee amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by requiring agencies to ensure fees cover actual costs, aligning with 'promotes fiscal responsibility' indicator for Budget & Taxes.85% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 576: Change provisions of the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act relating to surcharges and public hearings

LB 576 amends Nebraska's Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act to adjust monthly fees charged to wireless service users and update how funding for 911 systems is determined. It establishes two monthly surcharge tiers: $1.70 for most users and $0.50 for users primarily in counties containing metropolitan cities, with clear billing requirements for carriers. The bill also mandates an annual public hearing by the Public Service Commission to set funding needs for 911 systems and revises the calculation method for prepaid wireless service fees. These changes directly affect wireless carriers (who collect fees), consumers (who pay them), and the 911 Service System Fund (which receives the revenue). The bill harmonizes existing provisions and repeals outdated sections of the law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes mandatory surcharges ($0.50-$1.70 monthly) to fund 911 systems and mandates annual public hearings for funding determination, directly advancing essential public service funding through structured fiscal mechanisms.92% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 114: Change provisions relating to Department of Motor Vehicles fees

LB 114 increases the fee for driver record abstracts (copies of driving histories) from $3 to $21 per request. It also adjusts revenue distribution, directing 5.5% to the Department of Motor Vehicles fund, 11.5% to the General Fund, and 4% to the Operator's License Services Replacement Fund. The bill similarly raises vehicle record copy fees from $1 to $3.18 per copy and increases bulk vehicle record fees to $41.80 per thousand records. These changes affect anyone requesting DMV records, including individuals, employers, and law enforcement agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases DMV fees to generate new revenue, directing 11.5% to General Fund and other funds. This strengthens state budget management through fee-based revenue streams.95% confidence

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 10, 2026

LB 207: Provide a registration fee under the Motor Vehicle Registration Act for certain commercially registered alternative fuel vehicles

LB 207 creates a tiered registration fee for alternative fuel vehicles under Nebraska's Motor Vehicle Registration Act. It charges a base $150 fee for most alternative fuel vehicles (reduced to $75 for motorcycles and plug-in hybrids), but imposes a three-times higher fee ($450) for commercially registered vehicles over 7,500 lbs gross weight. The revenue from these fees is directed to the Highway Trust Fund. This bill directly affects commercial fleet operators using alternative fuel vehicles weighing more than 7,500 pounds, modifying their registration costs under existing law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tiered registration fees on commercial alternative fuel vehicles, directing revenue to Highway Trust Fund for infrastructure funding, aligning with fiscal responsibility and program funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes tiered registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles, directing revenue to highway infrastructure, promoting clean energy adoption through targeted incentives.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes tiered fees for alternative fuel vehicles, promoting their adoption to reduce emissions. Higher commercial fees still incentivize use while funding infrastructure via Highway Trust Fund.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs registration fees from alternative fuel vehicles to Highway Trust Fund, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure projects per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration