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NE LB261

NE LB261
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


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Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
05/06/2025
Passed
05/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025

Introduced Session

109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations; to state intent; to define terms; to make appropriations for the expenses of Nebraska State Government for the biennium ending June 30, 2027; to appropriate funds allocated to the State of Nebraska from the federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund pursuant to the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, 42 U.S.C. 802, as amended; to appropriate funds for capital construction and property acquisition as prescribed; to require program statements and a request for funding; to transfer funds; to provide duties; to provide an operative date; and to declare an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates funds for the expenses of Nebraska State Government for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, and allocates Federal Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The bill defines the fiscal years as follows: FY2024-25 is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; FY2025-26 is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; FY2026-27 is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The bill appropriates funds to various state agencies and programs, covering areas such as legislative operations, judicial systems, education, transportation, health and human services, public safety, and many other government functions. It specifies funding sources including the General Fund, Cash Funds, Federal Funds, and Revolving Funds. The bill includes provisions for reappropriating unexpended balances, transferring funds between accounts, and setting salary limitations for state employees. It also outlines specific allocations for state aid, capital construction projects, and various state initiatives. The bill includes detailed budget information for each state agency, specifying appropriations for different programs and defining the intended use of those funds. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for handling gifts, managing state funds, and addressing potential budget challenges. The legislation is designed to provide comprehensive financial guidance for Nebraska's state government operations for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Provisions/portions of LB627 amended into LB261 by AM832 (on 06/06/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59125
BillText https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Slip/LB261.pdf
Cavanaugh, M. AM1461 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1461.pdf
Fiscal Note for LB261 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB261_20250514-094356.pdf
BillText https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Engrossed/LB261.pdf
BillText https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Final/LB261.pdf
Murman AM1429 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1429.pdf
Murman AM1408 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1408.pdf
DeBoer AM1410 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1410.pdf
Clements AM1407 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1407.pdf
Speaker Arch MO244 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/MO244.pdf
DeBoer AM1377 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1377.pdf
Spivey AM1366 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1366.pdf
Spivey AM1423 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1423.pdf
Holdcroft AM1379 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1379.pdf
Dover AM1384 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1384.pdf
Bosn AM1386 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1386.pdf
Clements AM1320 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1320.pdf
Fiscal Note for LB261 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB261_20250508-101000.pdf
Speaker Arch MO225 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/MO225.pdf
Cavanaugh, M. AM1303 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1303.pdf
Guereca AM1264 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1264.pdf
Analysis - Committee Statement https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB261.pdf
Meyer AM1246 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1246.pdf
Clements FA157 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA157.pdf
Appropriations AM832 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM832.pdf
Fiscal Note for LB261 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB261_20250214-121109.pdf
Analysis - Statement of Intent https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB261.pdf
BillText https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB261.pdf
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