NebraskaNebraska sets aside money for five agencies to carry out LB 972
Nebraska’s law directs money to five state agencies for work tied to LB 972 in fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28.
What it does
The law sets aside money for five state agencies to carry out LB 972 in fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28. Some funds are for state aid, and four agencies cannot use their funds for employee pay.
Argument forThe money could help agencies carry out LB 972, with some funds set aside specifically for state aid.
Argument againstLimits on using four agencies’ funds for employee pay could leave them with less flexibility to staff the work.
More detail
The law sets aside money for five state agencies to carry out LB 972. The money goes to the Revenue Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Health and Human Services, Military Department, and Nebraska State Patrol. The Revenue Department may spend no more than $50,700 on salaries and per diems in FY2026-27, or $52,200 in FY2027-28. The other four agencies may not use these funds for state employee salaries or per diems. The Health and Human Services, Military Department, and State Patrol funds are designated for state aid only. The appropriations cover fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 17Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026To Governor
- Apr 17Approved by Governor Jim Pillen on April 14, 2026Became Law
- Apr 10Passed on Final Reading 48-1*-0Passed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passed on Final Reading 48-1*-0. Result: pass.Legislature
- Apr 10President/Speaker signedPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 7Fredrickson AM3100 filedMinor
- Vote recorded Fredrickson AM3100 adopted. Result: pass.Legislature
- Apr 7Fredrickson AM3100 adopted
- Apr 7Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
- Apr 7Placed on Final ReadingMinor
- Mar 31Placed on Select FileMinor
- Mar 30Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
- Vote recorded Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial. Result: pass.Legislature
- Mar 25Date of introductionMinor
- Mar 25Placed on General FileIntroduced
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