Nebraska proposal would send leftover project money to animal damage control

The bill would direct the State Treasurer to transfer money from the Panhandle fund to the Animal Damage Control fund. The money would move from the Panhandle Improvement Project Cash Fund, administered by the Economic Development Department, to the Animal Damage Control Cash Fund, administered by the Agriculture Department. The transfer covers only money left in the Panhandle fund that has not been obligated. The State Treasurer would make the transfer as soon as practical on or after July 31, 2026.

The bill states that the Legislature intends to set aside $26,000 from the Animal Damage Control Cash Fund for the Agriculture Department. The stated intent concerns the Agriculture Department and its animal damage control program. The money is intended to support the animal damage control program. The stated funding intent applies to fiscal year 2026–27.