LB 1237A — Appropriation Bill
Last action — Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Legislature
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4To Executive
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5Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced March 06, 2026. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 10, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
44 added · 53 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill LB 1237A includes the specific date when it became law (April 17, 2026) without the Governor's approval. Additionally, it assigns funds to the Nebraska State Patrol and the Department of Administrative Services for the upcoming fiscal years, specifically $871,419 for FY2026-27 and $50,000 for the following year. These appropriations will help carry out the provisions of the bill, ensuring necessary resources are allocated to support its implementation. This matters because it clarifies how much money is available and the intended recipients, which is essential for effective governance and transparency in state spending.
LB1237A LB1237A 2026 LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION LEGISLATIVE BILL 1237A FINALBecame READINGlaw April Introduced17, by2026, Hansen,without 16.approval of the Governor.
Read firstIntroduced timeby MarchHansen, 06,16. 2026 A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations;
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB1237A LB1237A 2026 Section 1.
ThereThere is hereby appropriated (1) $-0- from the General Fund for FY2025-26 and (2) $50,000 from the General Fund for FY2026-27 to the Department of Administrative Services, for Program 685, to aid in carrying out the provisions of Legislative Bill 1237, One Hundred Ninth Legislature, Second Session, 2026.
Such funds may be used for, but shall not be limited to, hiring temporary legal research assistance, consulting and research -2- LB1237A LB1237A 2026 contracts, reimbursement for necessary and appropriate expenses incurred in connection with such research and policy development, and actual and necessary travel reimbursement for task forces and committees established to conduct health policy work.
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Action History
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Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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Message from Governor
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Becomes law without Governor's signature
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Passed on Final Reading 47-2-0
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President/Speaker signed
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Placed on Final Reading
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Hansen AM2641 adopted
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Hansen AM2641 filed
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Placed on Select File
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Date of introduction
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Placed on General File
Sponsors
- Ben Hansen · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 48 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 4% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Yea |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Christy Armendariz | — | Yea |
| Dan Lonowski | — | Yea |
| Dan Quick | — | Yea |
| Danielle Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dave Murman | — | Yea |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Yea |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| Fred Meyer | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| Glen Meyer | — | Nay |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Nay |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | Yea |
| R. Brad von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Rick Holdcroft | — | Yea |
| Rita Sanders | — | Yea |
| Robert Clements | — | Yea |
| Robert Dover | — | Yea |
| Stan Clouse | — | Yea |
| Tanya Storer | — | Yea |
| Teresa Ibach | — | Yea |
| Terrell McKinney | — | Yea |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 38 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 0% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (49)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LB 1237A?
- LB 1237A is sponsored by Ben Hansen.
- What is the current status of LB 1237A?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced March 06, 2026. It awaits signature.
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