LB 261 — 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
Last action — Provisions/portions of LB55 amended into LB261 by AM832
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on May 27, 2025.
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The recent amendments to Legislative Bill 261 include an increase in appropriations for certain programs, specifically raising the cash fund allocation by $300,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. This funding will support a nonprofit organization that provides health care screening and leadership training for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. This change aims to enhance support for these vulnerable populations, ensuring they have access to essential services and opportunities.
LB261 LB261 2025 LEGISLATURELEGISLATIVE OFBILL NEBRASKA261 ONEApproved HUNDREDby NINTHthe LEGISLATUREGovernor FIRSTMay SESSION21, LEGISLATIVE2025 BILL 261 FINAL READING Introduced by Speaker Arch, 14;
Read firstA timeBILL JanuaryFOR 15,AN 2025ACT Committee:relating to appropriations;
Appropriations A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB261 LB261 2025 Section 1.
Such reappropriation shall retain any provided limitations established by the appropriating legislative bill unless otherwise indicated within this act and any other legislative bill passed -2- LB261 LB261 2025 by the One Hundred Seventh Legislature, Second Session, or the One Hundred Eighth Legislature, First or Second Session.
Any gift made available to the State of Nebraska for any purpose or purposes, together with the income from such gift, shall be allocated to the state agency designated by the donor or, if no state agency is -3- LB261 LB261 2025 designated by the donor, shall be used in accordance with Article VII, section 9, of the Constitution of Nebraska.
At the discretion of the budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services and the Accounting Administrator of -1- LB261 LB261 2025 the Department of Administrative Services, expenditures of funds from any gift of money may be made through any existing or administratively created cash fund, revolving fund, or trust fund, in which case the actual amount of the gift is hereby appropriated to the expending agency, for the purpose or purposes designated by the donor, in addition to the amounts appropriated in this act.
(2) Total expenditures for permanent and temporary salaries and per diems shall be limited to the amount shown except when federal funds in -4- LB261 LB261 2025 excess of the amount shown are available and approved by the Governor.
(7) The budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services may administratively increase the -5- LB261 LB261 2025 limitation on expenditures for permanent and temporary salaries and per diems upon receipt of a request for such increase from the director of a state agency certifying the actual amount of the payment to a former employee of such agency, or such employee's beneficiary upon the death of the employee, of accumulated vacation and sick leave pursuant to section 81-1325 and the rules and regulations of the State Personnel System governing such payments.
An appropriation for drawings and construction may be recommended only after submission of an acceptable program statement or statement of -6- LB261 LB261 2025 needs on or before September 15 to the state building division, the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services, and the Legislative Fiscal Analyst.
Program statements that have been submitted prior to FY2025-26 shall be -2- LB261 LB261 2025 updated if necessary and resubmitted during the period July 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025.
The state building division of the Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment shall provide technical assistance to the state agencies, upon request, to assist them in providing for energy-energy-efficient efficient new or renovated facilities.
504 - Office of Public Counsel -7- LB261 LB261 2025 No.
123 - Clerk of the Legislature FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 6,369,346 6,440,128 CASH FUND 150,200 150,000 -8- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 6,519,546 6,590,128 SALARY LIMIT 5,396,132 5,590,061 The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
126 - Legislative Research FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 924,004 924,004 PROGRAM TOTAL 924,004 924,004 SALARY LIMIT 845,222 879,272 -3- LB261 LB261 2025 The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
3 — LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL -9- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
563,646 579,191 PROGRAM TOTAL 52,955,199 54,569,773 -10- LB261 LB261 2025 SALARY LIMIT 37,360,648 38,530,572 The Department of Administrative Services shall monitor the appropriations -4- LB261 LB261 2025 and expenditures for this program according to the following program classifications:
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $500,000 Cash Funds for parenting plan mediation for indigent and lower-lower-income income persons involved in Parenting Act cases, as state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 -11- LB261 LB261 2025 $550,000 General Funds and for FY2026-27 $550,000 General Funds to increase the payments for interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing persons and for persons unable to communicate the English language, which shall only be used for such purpose.
235 - State Probation Contractual Services FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -12- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND est.
420 - State Specialized Court Operations -5- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 8,596,971 8,867,096 PROGRAM TOTAL 8,596,971 8,867,096 SALARY LIMIT 4,930,714 5,084,959 The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June -13- LB261 LB261 2025 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
Any required funding greater than the amount provided in the contract shall be acquired from other sources prior to entering into a contract for services with the -14- LB261 LB261 2025 organization.
570 - Court Automation -6- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND est.
17 - Governor Operations FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 2,060,029 2,060,029 -15- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 2,060,029 2,060,029 SALARY LIMIT 1,680,069 1,732,954 The Department of Administrative Services shall monitor the appropriations and expenditures for this agency for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 according to the following program classifications:
9 — SECRETARY OF STATE -16- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
1,239,818 1,239,818 PROGRAM TOTAL 4,302,976 4,357,177 SALARY LIMIT 892,691 920,790 -7- LB261 LB261 2025 Sec.
290 - State Settlement Funds FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -17- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND 4,829,133 4,931,839 PROGRAM TOTAL 4,829,133 4,931,839 SALARY LIMIT 2,244,095 2,314,734 Sec.
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272 - Criminal Bureau -18- LB261 LB261 2025 No.
470 - Inland Port Authority FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 25,000,000 25,000,000 -19- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 25,000,000 25,000,000 The unexpended Cash Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
512 - Unclaimed Property -9- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 1,480,344 1,524,172 PROGRAM TOTAL 1,480,344 1,524,172 SALARY LIMIT 713,616 736,080 Sec.
663 - Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -20- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND est.
13 — STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The limitation on expenditures for permanent and temporary salaries and per diems for the State Department of Education may be exceeded by the amount required to fulfill the state's obligation for salaries in contractual arrangements in which the state has entered into an employee-employee-employer employer relationship with the person subject to the contract as determined by the social security administration bureau of the Department of Administrative Services.
25 - Education, Administration, and Support -21- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 29,391,615 29,920,599 CASH FUND 4,281,052 4,090,328 FEDERAL FUND est.
454 - School and District Support -10- LB261 LB261 2025 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $5,000,000 General Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $5,000,000 General Funds for state aid, which shall only be -22- LB261 LB261 2025 used for such purpose.
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There is included in the amount shown for this program $235,724,424 General Funds and $291,390,830 Cash Funds provided as state aid for -24- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 for special education reimbursement.
There is included in the amount shown for this program $281,654 General Funds provided as state aid for FY2025-26 and $281,654 General Funds provided as state aid for FY2026-27 for distance education aid to educational service -11- LB261 LB261 2025 units.
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There is included in the amount shown for this program $1,851,467 Cash Funds provided as state aid for FY2025-26 and $1,851,467 Cash Funds provided as state aid for FY2026-27 for educational service units to provide regional coaches and job-embedded training relating to evidence-evidence-based based reading instruction.
There is included in the amount shown for this program $392,032 General Funds provided as state aid for FY2025-26 and $392,032 General -25- LB261 LB261 2025 Funds provided as state aid for FY2026-27 for the school lunch program.
There is included in the amount shown for this program $69,000 General Funds provided as state aid for FY2025-26 and $69,000 General -26- LB261 LB261 2025 Funds provided as state aid for FY2026-27 for incentive bonuses for providers of child care and early childhood education programs.
There is included in the amount shown for this program $1,000,000 -27- LB261 LB261 2025 Cash Funds provided as state aid for FY2025-26 and $1,000,000 Cash Funds provided as state aid for FY2026-27 for the Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
161 - Education Innovation FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 11,122,316 11,132,992 PROGRAM TOTAL 11,122,316 11,132,992 -12- LB261 LB261 2025 SALARY LIMIT 168,722 174,032 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $10,807,362 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
30,807,902 31,596,542 PROGRAM TOTAL 37,927,635 38,892,786 SALARY LIMIT 15,709,139 16,203,613 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 -28- LB261 LB261 2025 $49,289 General Funds and $8,560,706 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
13 — STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION -29- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
16 - Expenses, Constitutional Officers FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 61,807 61,807 -13- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 61,807 61,807 Sec.
60 - Grain Warehouse Surveillance/Moisture Testing FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 352,611 363,852 PROGRAM TOTAL 352,611 363,852 SALARY LIMIT 224,610 231,481 -30- LB261 LB261 2025 Sec.
686 - Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 85,793,019 85,856,075 PROGRAM TOTAL 85,793,019 85,856,075 SALARY LIMIT 1,017,434 1,049,459 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $84,000,000 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such -31- LB261 LB261 2025 purpose.
790 - Natural Gas Regulation -14- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 1,817,247 1,837,334 PROGRAM TOTAL 1,817,247 1,837,334 SALARY LIMIT 359,427 370,741 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $185,000 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
358 - Board of Parole -32- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 911,233 928,548 PROGRAM TOTAL 911,233 928,548 SALARY LIMIT 315,311 325,237 The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
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111 - Motor Fuels -15- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 1,798,432 1,843,368 PROGRAM TOTAL 1,798,432 1,843,368 SALARY LIMIT 1,301,570 1,329,082 Sec.
132 - Property Tax Credit Program FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 464,000,000 490,000,000 PROGRAM TOTAL 464,000,000 490,000,000 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $464,000,000 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such -34- LB261 LB261 2025 purpose.
165 - Charitable Gaming FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -16- LB261 LB261 2025 GENERAL FUND 141,870 -0- CASH FUND 2,815,195 3,028,227 PROGRAM TOTAL 2,957,065 3,028,227 -35- LB261 LB261 2025 SALARY LIMIT 1,888,330 1,924,671 Sec.
65 - Enforcement of Standards - Financial Institutions -36- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 7,993,666 7,993,666 PROGRAM TOTAL 7,993,666 7,993,666 SALARY LIMIT 5,514,668 5,514,668 Sec.
225 - General Operations -17- LB261 LB261 2025 No.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $55,000 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall -37- LB261 LB261 2025 only be used for such purpose.
845 - Nebraska Public Safety Communication System FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 130,326 143,670 -38- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND 71,734 71,734 PROGRAM TOTAL 202,060 215,404 Sec.
556 - Liquidation of Insurance Companies -18- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 5,000 5,000 PROGRAM TOTAL 5,000 5,000 Sec.
48,800,427 49,608,896 -39- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 61,882,508 62,713,646 SALARY LIMIT 23,368,597 23,873,143 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $9,883,387 Cash Funds for state aid for workforce development, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program Federal Funds made available to the state under section 903(d) and 903(f) of the federal Social Security Act, as amended, in the amount of $2,500,000 in FY2025-26 and $2,500,000 in FY2026-27, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be used for the administration of the Employment Security Law and public employment offices, including the administration of one-one-stop stop career centers to the extent authorized under the federal Social Security Act and the Wagner-Peyser Act and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
The expenditure or other disposition of section 903(d) and 903(f) money appropriated in this section shall be accounted -40- LB261 LB261 2025 for in accordance with standards established by the United States Secretary of Labor.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $68,000 -19- LB261 LB261 2025 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
90 - Motor Vehicle License Plates -41- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND est.
265 - Protection and Safety -42- LB261 LB261 2025 No.
-43- LB261 LB261 2025 (6) There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $100,000 Cash Funds for staff and operating expenses for public health from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund.
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There is included in the amount shown as aid for this program $1,500,000 Cash Funds for FY2025-26 and $1,500,000 Cash Funds for FY2026-27 from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund to be used for the cost -44- LB261 LB261 2025 of maintenance and treatment of persons in emergency protective custody under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act.
There is -45- LB261 LB261 2025 included in the amount shown as aid for this program for FY2026-27 $500,000 General Funds for state aid disbursed to local public health departments as provided in section 71-1628.08 for opioid use prevention and opioid remediation under the Opioid Prevention and Treatment Act, which shall only be used for such purpose.
175 - Rural Health Provider Incentive Program FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -21- LB261 LB261 2025 GENERAL FUND 2,180,723 2,180,723 CASH FUND 3,906,815 3,906,815 FEDERAL FUND est.
450,000 450,000 PROGRAM TOTAL 6,537,538 6,537,538 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 -46- LB261 LB261 2025 $2,180,723 General Funds, $3,906,815 Cash Funds, and $450,000 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
922,415 917,860 PROGRAM TOTAL 33,017,135 34,061,550 SALARY LIMIT 20,402,439 21,185,775 -47- LB261 LB261 2025 The Department of Administrative Services shall monitor the appropriations and expenditures for this program according to the following program classifications:
There -22- LB261 LB261 2025 is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $29,989,393 General Funds, $10,085,700 Cash Funds, and $106,010,290 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $6,835,700 Cash Funds for state aid from the Nebraska Health -48- LB261 LB261 2025 Care Cash Fund.
There is included in the amount shown as aid for this program for FY2025-26 $810,000 Cash Funds from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund to aid in carrying out the Nebraska Lifespan Respite Services Program and to provide payment to caregivers to purchase services under the respite -49- LB261 LB261 2025 subsidy program.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $10,000,000 federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds for grants to nonprofit organizations holding a certificate of exemption under section 501(c)(3)501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code that distributes food in ten or more counties in Nebraska and qualifies for the Emergency Food Assistance Program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.
-50- LB261 LB261 2025 There is included in the amount shown as aid for this program for FY2025-26 $450,000 Cash Funds from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund for a state plan amendment covering tobacco-use cessation in compliance with Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act.
The smoking cessation funding for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 is for the costs of tobacco-use -23- LB261 LB261 2025 cessation counseling and tobacco-use cessation pharmaceuticals approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for such purpose.
The Department of Health and Human Services shall file a report electronically with the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and the Clerk of the Legislature between December 15 and December 31 of each year of the biennium ending June 30, 2027, identifying the amount of any unspent remaining appropriation from the prior fiscal year's appropriations -51- LB261 LB261 2025 earmarked for nursing facility payments.
It is the intent of the Legislature to sustain the medicaid rates for mental health providers serving medicaid-eligiblemedicaid- eligible participants who are eligible for both medicaid and medicare and are receiving behavioral health services under Program No.
The chief executive officer of the Department of Health and Human Services may certify to the budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 -52- LB261 LB261 2025 unexpended appropriation balances for Medical Assistance, Program No.
67,996,793 67,996,793 -24- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 253,753,539 253,753,539 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $182,756,746 General Funds, $3,000,000 Cash Funds, and $67,996,793 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used for such -53- LB261 LB261 2025 purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $500,000 federal Temporary Assistance for -54- LB261 LB261 2025 Needy Families funds for court appointed special advocate aid.
5,162,317 5,161,538 PROGRAM TOTAL 97,130,276 102,013,494 SALARY LIMIT 58,602,266 61,205,019 The Department of Administrative Services shall monitor the -55- LB261 LB261 2025 appropriations and expenditures for this program according to the following program classifications:
421 - Beatrice State Developmental Center -25- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 14,367,734 14,652,858 CASH FUND 2,733,914 2,718,701 FEDERAL FUND est.
424 - Developmental Disability Aid FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -56- LB261 LB261 2025 GENERAL FUND 212,662,155 229,386,106 CASH FUND 23,367,913 23,367,913 FEDERAL FUND est.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $7,083,060 General Funds and $9,730,000 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such -57- LB261 LB261 2025 purpose.
Charles Drew Health Center, OneWorld Community Health Centers, East Central District -26- LB261 LB261 2025 Health Department — Good Neighbor Community Health Center, Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska, Midtown Health Center, Bluestem Health, and Heartland Health Center.
The distribution shall be made to Charles Drew Health Center, OneWorld Community Health -58- LB261 LB261 2025 Centers, East Central District Health Department — Good Neighbor Community Health Center, Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska Health Center, Midtown Health Center, Bluestem Health, and Heartland Health Center.
There is included in the amount shown in this section for FY2025-26 $200,000 Cash Funds and for FY2026-27 $200,000 Cash Funds to be distributed equally -59- LB261 LB261 2025 among the eighteen public health departments.
There is included in the amount shown as aid for this program for FY2026-27 $28,101 General Funds and $1,349,000 Cash Funds from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund to be distributed equally to the community health centers in the second congressional district funded through Federal Program 330, Public Law 104-299, the federal -60- LB261 LB261 2025 Health Centers Consolidation Act of 1996.
514 - Health Aid FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 7,352,196 7,352,196 CASH FUND 20,325,817 20,325,817 -27- LB261 LB261 2025 FEDERAL FUND est.
There is included in the amount shown as aid for this program for -61- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 $300,000 Cash Funds from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund for state aid to a nonprofit organization holding a certificate of exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 providing health care screening, sports competitions, educational opportunities, and leadership training for persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the amount shown as aid -62- LB261 LB261 2025 for this program for FY2026-27 $1,100,000 General Funds for evidence-evidence-based based early intervention home visitation programs.
There is included in the amount shown as aid for this program for FY2025-26 $2,700,000 Cash Funds from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund for pediatric cancer research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which shall only be used by the medical center for research on -63- LB261 LB261 2025 pediatric cancer.
There is included in the amount shown as aid for this program for FY2026-27 $2,700,000 Cash Funds from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund for pediatric -28- LB261 LB261 2025 cancer research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which shall only be used by the medical center for research on pediatric cancer.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $2,315,560 General Funds for state aid, which shall only be -64- LB261 LB261 2025 used for such purpose.
622 - Cancer Research FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -65- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND 3,799,452 3,799,452 PROGRAM TOTAL 3,799,452 3,799,452 SALARY LIMIT 111,739 111,739 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 an estimated $3,291,113 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
25 — DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES -29- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
The report required to be -66- LB261 LB261 2025 submitted to the Legislature by this section shall be submitted electronically.
There is included in the amount appropriated from the -67- LB261 LB261 2025 Highway Cash Fund to the Roads Operations Cash Fund for FY2026-27 $6,312,705 for assistance to the local transit authorities program and intercity bus system assistance.
301 - Public Airports FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -30- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND est.
305 - Assistance to Local Transit Authorities FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 6,312,705 6,312,705 PROGRAM TOTAL 6,312,705 6,312,705 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 -68- LB261 LB261 2025 $6,312,705 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
1,038,071,186 1,043,564,205 PROGRAM TOTAL 1,038,071,186 1,043,564,205 -69- LB261 LB261 2025 Cash Fund expenditures shall not be limited to the amount shown.
574 - Maintenance FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -31- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND est.
-70- LB261 LB261 2025 Facility improvements — Falls City maintenance project Facility improvements — general maintenance Sec.
The unexpended Cash Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, -71- LB261 LB261 2025 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
-32- LB261 LB261 2025 Cash Fund expenditures shall not be limited to the amount shown.
545 - Emergency Management -72- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 1,335,947 1,373,883 CASH FUND est.
4,179,320 -0- -0- PROGRAM TOTAL 6,438,625 -0- -0- -73- LB261 LB261 2025 The Military Department is hereby authorized to engage in various military master capital project agreements with the National Guard Bureau, including projects at the Greenlief National Guard/Reserve Center, the Mead Readiness Center, the Lincoln Readiness Center, the York Readiness Center, the Sidney Readiness Center, and the Joint Forces Headquarters Building.
529 - Land Surveys -33- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 497,895 515,252 CASH FUND 49,883 51,791 PROGRAM TOTAL 547,778 567,043 SALARY LIMIT 376,857 389,507 Any General Funds expended for costs associated with the administration of school lands shall be reimbursed, on a quarterly basis, to the General Fund by the Board of Educational Lands and Funds.
162 - Environmental Trust -74- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 26,602,651 26,622,563 PROGRAM TOTAL 26,602,651 26,622,563 SALARY LIMIT 362,301 373,707 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $25,750,000 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
4,276,187 4,284,810 PROGRAM TOTAL 46,477,873 46,548,193 SALARY LIMIT 19,705,168 20,134,060 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 -75- LB261 LB261 2025 $585,000 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
-34- LB261 LB261 2025 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $585,000 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
549 - Parks - Administration and Operation FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 2,816,945 2,816,945 -76- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND 35,836,241 36,724,238 FEDERAL FUND est.
617 - Engineering and Area Maintenance FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 1,856,948 1,856,948 CASH FUND 2,508,986 2,630,144 -35- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 4,365,934 4,487,092 SALARY LIMIT 2,277,105 2,346,588 Sec.
33 — GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION -77- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
965 - Water Recreation Enhancement FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FUTURE -78- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND -0- -0- -0- PROGRAM TOTAL -0- -0- -0- The unexpended Cash Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated, up to $55,082,087 for projects identified in this section.
967 - State Park Improvements FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FUTURE CASH FUND -0- -0- -0- -36- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL -0- -0- -0- The unexpended Cash Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
The Game and Parks Commission is hereby authorized to renovate the -79- LB261 LB261 2025 lodge at Eugene T.
2,610,000 445,000 -0- PROGRAM TOTAL 2,610,000 445,000 -0- The Game and Parks Commission is hereby authorized to make -80- LB261 LB261 2025 improvements to administrative facilities for the Lincoln headquarters and other district offices.
685,000 151,000 -0- -37- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 685,000 151,000 -0- The Game and Parks Commission is hereby authorized to make emergency repairs to Oak Valley and George Sylas facilities impacted by flooding, and match federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
979 - Cowboy Trail Emergency Repairs FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FUTURE -81- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND est.
302 - Library Development FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -82- LB261 LB261 2025 GENERAL FUND 1,481,153 1,481,153 FEDERAL FUND est.
74 - Enforcement of Standards - Horseracing -38- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 522,758 531,327 PROGRAM TOTAL 522,758 531,327 SALARY LIMIT 231,822 236,443 Sec.
81 - Racetrack Gaming FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 5,948,852 6,126,099 PROGRAM TOTAL 5,948,852 6,126,099 SALARY LIMIT 3,616,907 3,694,055 -83- LB261 LB261 2025 Sec.
75 - Nebraska Brand Committee -84- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 6,567,682 6,802,519 PROGRAM TOTAL 6,567,682 6,802,519 SALARY LIMIT 4,076,903 4,205,232 Sec.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
41 — STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION -39- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
22,969,492 23,305,194 -85- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 395,914,711 403,336,325 SALARY LIMIT 227,602,622 234,936,292 The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
-86- LB261 LB261 2025 Sec.
214 - Vocational and Life Skills FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 6,251,299 6,313,029 CASH FUND 8,300,000 4,800,000 -40- LB261 LB261 2025 REVOLVING FUND 116,450 116,450 PROGRAM TOTAL 14,667,749 11,229,479 SALARY LIMIT 1,799,490 1,832,706 (1) There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $4,000,000 General Funds and $8,300,000 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
(3) It is the intent of the Legislature that $7,800,000 Cash Funds of the amount shown as state aid for FY2025-26 and $4,300,000 Cash Funds of the amount shown as state aid for FY2026-27 be awarded as grants to -87- LB261 LB261 2025 organizations providing the following services:
facility-facility-based based programming, including unit-based programing;
Site Selection and -88- LB261 LB261 2025 Planning FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FUTURE NEBRASKA CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND 135,000,000 10,000,000 -0- PROGRAM TOTAL 135,000,000 10,000,000 -0- The Department of Correctional Services is hereby authorized to continue the process of acquiring property for, designing, constructing, and developing a new multi-custody-level correctional facility with capacity to house approximately one thousand five hundred twelve inmates, with a mix of maximum, medium, and minimum custody beds, including site selection and an option to purchase.
All features of construction shall be done in a manner that positively impacts inmate behavior, including, but not limited to, providing appropriate correctional beds for both long-term and specialized housing, providing design capacity for living spaces, common spaces, telehealth stations dedicated for programming, and other relevant areas -41- LB261 LB261 2025 that allow for substance abuse and mental health counseling and treatment, job training, educational services, and any other programs or services that allow for humane care and housing and contribute to reduced recidivism rates.
46 — DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES -89- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
914 - Infrastructure and Maintenance FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FUTURE NEBRASKA CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND 4,000,000 4,000,000 -0- PROGRAM TOTAL 4,000,000 4,000,000 -0- The Department of Correctional Services is hereby authorized to undertake various high priority infrastructure and maintenance projects -90- LB261 LB261 2025 related to facility roofing, electrical, boiler/chiller/HVAC, fire and life safety, and other needs, which projects the Task Force for Building Renewal is unable to fully address.
47 — NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION -42- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
925 - Translator Replacement FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FUTURE NEBRASKA CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND 150,000 -0- -0- PROGRAM TOTAL 150,000 -0- -0- The Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission is hereby -91- LB261 LB261 2025 authorized to convert three existing VHF television translators to UHF in northwestern Nebraska.
48 — COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION -92- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
692 - Higher Education Financial Aid FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 8,000,000 8,000,000 CASH FUND 4,901,641 4,912,570 PROGRAM TOTAL 12,901,641 12,912,570 SALARY LIMIT 218,704 223,414 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $8,000,000 General Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such -43- LB261 LB261 2025 purpose.
There is included in the amount shown as aid for this program for FY2025-26 $8,000,000 General Funds for state aid for Nebraska Career Scholarships, of which $4,000,000 shall be allocated to community -93- LB261 LB261 2025 colleges and $4,000,000 shall be allocated to private nonprofit Nebraska postsecondary institutions.
10,564,000 10,564,000 PROGRAM TOTAL 184,820,977 186,893,693 -94- LB261 LB261 2025 (1) There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $4,580,000 General Funds for state aid for Nebraska Career Scholarships, which shall only be used for such purpose.
It is further the intent of the Legislature that all institutions provide the data in the precise formats required by the Coordinating Commission for -95- LB261 LB261 2025 Postsecondary Education.
(8) The Department of Administrative Services shall monitor the -44- LB261 LB261 2025 appropriations and expenditures of the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges, Agency No.
-96- LB261 LB261 2025 Sec.
933 - Chadron State College Math Science Building FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FUTURE GENERAL FUND 2,216,000 2,216,000 17,728,000 PROGRAM TOTAL 2,216,000 2,216,000 17,728,000 The board is authorized to renovate and construct an addition to the -97- LB261 LB261 2025 Math Science Building at Chadron State College.
The board may also convey, lease, or lease back all or any part of the Math Science Building project and the land on which such project is situated to such person, firm, or corporation as the board may contract with pursuant to this section to -45- LB261 LB261 2025 facilitate the long-term payment of the costs of the Math Science Building project.
On or before August 31, 2035, any funds appropriated from the General Fund for the project held -98- LB261 LB261 2025 in the state treasury and held by any trustee which are not necessary to meet the terms of any long-termlong- term financing agreements entered into pursuant to this section shall be transferred to the General Fund.
(3) The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on -99- LB261 LB261 2025 June 30, 2025, from the appropriation for the Nebraska Career Scholarship program is hereby reappropriated.
The University of Nebraska shall include a report on the outcomes of such -100- LB261 LB261 2025 recruitment efforts with its biennial budget request submitted in 2026 and 2028.
(11) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Institute of Agriculture -46- LB261 LB261 2025 and Natural Resources and the Cooperative Extension Service are treated fairly in the University of Nebraska 2025-2027 biennial budget-setting process.
Further, it is intended that an estimated $315,291 of the estimated $11,719,478 for FY2025-26 and an estimated $315,291 of the estimated $11,719,478 for FY2026-27 be used in conjunction with the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) which is -101- LB261 LB261 2025 expected to have an increased emphasis on applied research and technology transfer.
-102- LB261 LB261 2025 (a) The University of Nebraska shall report its expenditures on the Allotment Status Report and Regular Budget Status Report according to its internal operational and organizational structure, subject to approval by the Accounting Administrator and the budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services;
51 — UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA -103- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
906 - NU Facilities Renewal FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FUTURE GENERAL FUND 4,462,928 4,462,928 102,647,344 PROGRAM TOTAL 4,462,928 4,462,928 102,647,344 (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that after the terms of any long-termlong- term financing agreements have been met for the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis Education Center, the annual $820,000 General Fund appropriation as contained in Laws 2017, LB 330, section 35, be continued -47- LB261 LB261 2025 through 2050.
(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that after the terms of any long-termlong- term financing agreements have been met for the College of Nursing Building - Lincoln Division, the annual $1,477,000 General Fund appropriation as contained in Laws 2017, LB 330, section 37, be continued through 2050.
-104- LB261 LB261 2025 (4) Payment of the costs of the renewal, renovation, or repair of existing university facilities for which the General Fund appropriations described in this section are identified as a repayment source may occur over a contract period not to extend beyond June 30, 2062.
51 — UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA -105- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
694 - State Fair Support and Improvement -48- LB261 LB261 2025 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND est.
79 - Appraiser Licensing FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 486,797 502,236 -106- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 486,797 502,236 SALARY LIMIT 254,355 262,040 It is the intent of the Legislature that the agency complies with the provisions of sections 76-2226 and 76-3219 on the allowed use of money in the Real Property Appraiser Fund and the Appraisal Management Company Fund.
Ford Conservation Center -107- LB261 LB261 2025 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $100,000 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
381 - Nebraska Wheat Development, Utilization, and Marketing Board FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 1,697,031 1,709,812 PROGRAM TOTAL 1,697,031 1,709,812 -49- LB261 LB261 2025 SALARY LIMIT 304,107 313,126 Sec.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
335 - Oil and Gas Conservation FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND -0- -0- CASH FUND 1,434,241 1,471,352 -108- LB261 LB261 2025 FEDERAL FUND est.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
83 - Enforcement of Standards - Land Surveyors FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 30,874 30,874 -109- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 30,874 30,874 Sec.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
100 - Public Protection FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 89,325,513 89,325,513 CASH FUND 10,405,534 10,332,992 -50- LB261 LB261 2025 FEDERAL FUND est.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $150,000 General Funds and $100,000 Federal Funds from the Byrne Criminal History Improvement set-aside funds, -110- LB261 LB261 2025 subject to available federal appropriation, which shall only be expended for criminal justice information systems improvements.
325 - Operational Improvements FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 1,900,380 1,893,380 PROGRAM TOTAL 1,900,380 1,893,380 SALARY LIMIT 53,400 53,440 Expenditures from this program shall be restricted to the Public Safety Cash Fund, the Treasury Agency Forfeitures Cash Fund, and the -111- LB261 LB261 2025 Nebraska State Patrol Drug Control and Education Cash Fund.
630 - State Capitol Security FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 294,568 294,568 -51- LB261 LB261 2025 REVOLVING FUND 1,986,146 2,052,504 PROGRAM TOTAL 2,280,714 2,347,072 SALARY LIMIT 1,318,550 1,353,911 The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
For budgeting purposes only, the amount of projected revenue to be -112- LB261 LB261 2025 received from security agreements entered into by the Nebraska State Patrol, on behalf of the state capitol security division, to be credited directly to the Capitol Security Revolving Fund is estimated to be $532,460 for FY2025-26 and $532,460 for FY2026-27.
174 - OCIO Operations FY2025-26 FY2026-27 REVOLVING FUND 133,742,982 135,160,597 -113- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 133,742,982 135,160,597 SALARY LIMIT 32,681,705 33,767,981 The Department of Administrative Services shall monitor the appropriations and expenditures for this agency for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 according to the following program classifications:
180 - Transportation Services Bureau FY2025-26 FY2026-27 REVOLVING FUND 11,987,494 12,303,907 PROGRAM TOTAL 11,987,494 12,303,907 -52- LB261 LB261 2025 SALARY LIMIT 690,397 710,222 Sec.
535 - Risk Management Division FY2025-26 FY2026-27 REVOLVING FUND 537,315 547,513 PROGRAM TOTAL 537,315 547,513 SALARY LIMIT 223,667 227,870 -114- LB261 LB261 2025 Sec.
573 - Task Force for Building Renewal FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 598,814 610,199 PROGRAM TOTAL 598,814 610,199 -115- LB261 LB261 2025 SALARY LIMIT 422,347 430,503 Sec.
-53- LB261 LB261 2025 (a) $797 from the Nebraska Brand Committee;
It is the intent of the Legislature that transfers specified in this section for FY2026-27 be adjusted by the One Hundred Ninth Legislature, -116- LB261 LB261 2025 Second Session, 2026, in accordance with information available after July 1, 2025.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 an amount not to exceed $25,000 Revolving Funds, which may be used to -117- LB261 LB261 2025 contract for rehabilitation services to assist worker rehabilitation in relation to workers' compensation cases.
605 - Personnel Division FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 1,592,263 1,592,263 REVOLVING FUND 9,549,565 9,549,565 PROGRAM TOTAL 11,141,828 11,141,828 -54- LB261 LB261 2025 SALARY LIMIT 8,303,408 8,343,835 Sec.
608 - Employee Relations Division FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 379,680 382,204 -118- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 379,680 382,204 SALARY LIMIT 279,721 289,634 The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
922 - Capitol Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems Replacement FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FUTURE NEBRASKA CAPITAL -119- LB261 LB261 2025 CONSTRUCTION FUND 33,333,886 -0- -0- PROGRAM TOTAL 33,333,886 -0- -0- The Legislature hereby acknowledges and reaffirms the directive made by Laws 2014, LB905, which authorizes the Office of the Nebraska Capitol Commission to continue planning for and undertake replacement of the existing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems serving the Nebraska State Capitol as well as associated infrastructure, fire protection, life safety, and architectural improvements identified in the Nebraska State Capitol HVAC Master Plan Amendment, dated September 20, 2013.
940 - Task Force for Building Renewal FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FUTURE -55- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND 21,273,930 21,273,930 42,547,860 PROGRAM TOTAL 21,273,930 21,273,930 42,547,860 The Legislature hereby acknowledges and reaffirms the directive made by section 77-2602, which is to place amounts from the special privilege tax on cigarettes in the Building Renewal Allocation Fund for FY1997-98 and continuing each fiscal year until all the purposes of the Deferred Building Renewal Act have been fulfilled.
The appropriation to this program is for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Deferred Building Renewal Act, which includes deferred repair, fire and life safety projects, and compliance with the -120- LB261 LB261 2025 federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Expenditures for deferred repair, fire and life safety projects, and compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 may be made through the same program on the Allotment Status Report in the Nebraska Information System, except that expenditures for deferred repair, fire and life safety projects, and compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 shall each be kept separate by subprogram on the Budget Status Report in the Nebraska Information System or through the use of the Grant Project Status Report or some other accounting mechanism.
67 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION -121- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
326 - Promotion and Development of the Arts FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -56- LB261 LB261 2025 GENERAL FUND 819,150 850,377 CASH FUND 60,000 60,000 FEDERAL FUND est.
545,800 545,800 PROGRAM TOTAL 2,720,009 2,720,009 -122- LB261 LB261 2025 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $1,849,209 General Funds, $314,000 Cash Funds, and $545,800 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
521,561 521,561 -123- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 3,232,246 3,348,940 SALARY LIMIT 2,127,490 2,193,832 The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
70 — FOSTER CARE REVIEW OFFICE -57- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
54,572,337 54,632,192 -124- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 98,443,270 82,598,164 SALARY LIMIT 3,330,071 3,381,786 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $6,580,762 General Funds, $33,726,860 Cash Funds, and $50,530,110 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
The unexpended Cash Fund appropriation balance for unexpended -125- LB261 LB261 2025 obligations existing on June 30, 2025, for the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act, the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Act, the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act, and the Nebraska Rural Projects Act, is hereby reappropriated.
It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate an additional $4,500,000 Cash Funds from the Site and Building Development Fund in FY2027-28 -58- LB261 LB261 2025 pursuant to subdivision (1)(h) of section 81-12,147.
604 - Business Incentives FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 2,460,522 2,460,522 CASH FUND 54,000,000 50,000,000 PROGRAM TOTAL 56,460,522 52,460,522 -126- LB261 LB261 2025 SALARY LIMIT 1,329,007 1,329,007 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $50,000,000 Cash Funds from the Nebraska Transformational Project Fund as state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
The unexpended Federal Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30, 2025, from funds allocated to the State of Nebraska from the United States Economic Development Administration's American Rescue Plan Travel, -127- LB261 LB261 2025 Tourism and Outdoor Recreation program, is hereby reappropriated.
72 - Enforcement of Standards FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 786,844 808,516 -59- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 786,844 808,516 SALARY LIMIT 327,466 339,282 Sec.
610 - Investments Administration FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -128- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND 3,879,362 3,980,063 PROGRAM TOTAL 3,879,362 3,980,063 SALARY LIMIT 1,596,088 1,666,657 Sec.
150 - Juvenile Services Act FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 714,488 718,740 PROGRAM TOTAL 714,488 718,740 SALARY LIMIT 84,536 87,197 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 -129- LB261 LB261 2025 $564,300 General Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $5,798,000 General Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such -60- LB261 LB261 2025 purpose.
5,605,606 5,630,099 PROGRAM TOTAL 6,278,493 6,329,364 SALARY LIMIT 884,973 912,835 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $4,520,673 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used -130- LB261 LB261 2025 for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $855,258 General Funds for Training Center building rental charges to be paid to the state building division of the Department of Administrative -131- LB261 LB261 2025 Services, which shall only be used for such purpose.
201 - Victim-Witness Assistance FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -61- LB261 LB261 2025 GENERAL FUND 178,196 179,963 FEDERAL FUND est.
There is included in the -132- LB261 LB261 2025 appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $50,457 General Funds and $11,172,294 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
203 - Jail Standards Board FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 450,582 466,107 CASH FUND -0- -0- PROGRAM TOTAL 450,582 466,107 SALARY LIMIT 288,731 297,819 The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June -133- LB261 LB261 2025 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated.
210 - State Agency Byrne Grants FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -62- LB261 LB261 2025 FEDERAL FUND est.
At the direction of the budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services, any funds appropriated to -134- LB261 LB261 2025 this program shall be administratively transferred to the appropriate state agencies that have been awarded federal Byrne grants by the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
81 — COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY -135- LB261 LB261 2025 IMPAIRED Program No.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
578 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 1,264,949 1,312,784 -63- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND 36,600 36,600 PROGRAM TOTAL 1,301,549 1,349,384 SALARY LIMIT 858,117 885,131 Sec.
151 - Aid to Community Colleges FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 119,116,711 119,116,711 PROGRAM TOTAL 119,116,711 119,116,711 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $111,054,477 General Funds for general state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose and which shall be distributed to community college -136- LB261 LB261 2025 areas pursuant to the Community College Aid Act.
Appropriations for dual enrollment shall be distributed to community college areas in direct proportion to the most recent available three-three-year year average full-time-equivalent enrollment in dual credit courses delivered by the respective community college areas based upon dual enrollment credit hour enrollment data reported to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education by the respective community college areas.
265,988,849 279,288,291 PROGRAM TOTAL 265,988,849 279,288,291 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $265,988,849 Cash Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used -137- LB261 LB261 2025 for such purpose.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
304 - Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Fund FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 2,050,000 2,050,000 PROGRAM TOTAL 2,050,000 2,050,000 The unexpended General Fund and Cash Fund appropriation balance -64- LB261 LB261 2025 appropriated to the Department of Natural Resources for this program existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated to the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment for this program.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 -138- LB261 LB261 2025 $2,050,000 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
309 - Natural Resources Water Quality Fund FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -139- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND 1,187,500 1,187,500 PROGRAM TOTAL 1,187,500 1,187,500 The unexpended Cash Fund appropriation balance appropriated to the Department of Natural Resources for this program existing on June 30, 2025, is hereby reappropriated to the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment for this program.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
84 — DEPARTMENT OF WATER, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENT -140- LB261 LB261 2025 Program No.
The unexpended Cash Fund appropriation balance appropriated to the Department of Natural Resources for this program existing on June 30, 2025, -65- LB261 LB261 2025 from the Jobs and Economic Development Initiative Fund is hereby reappropriated to the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment for this program.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
2,207,789 2,273,709 PROGRAM TOTAL 22,489,487 22,646,492 SALARY LIMIT 8,618,370 8,639,688 There is hereby reappropriated an amount certified by the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment to the budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services of the unexpended General Fund and Cash Fund appropriation balances appropriated to the Department of Natural Resources for this program existing on June 30, 2025, that are allocated in budget subprograms 19, 20, 21, and 24 of -141- LB261 LB261 2025 Program 334.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
There is included in the -142- LB261 LB261 2025 appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $18,645,601 Cash Funds and $24,529,499 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
-66- LB261 LB261 2025 Sec.
AGENCY AGENCY NO.
There is included in the appropriation to this -143- LB261 LB261 2025 program for FY2026-27 $12,990,000 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 -144- LB261 LB261 2025 $10,607,612 General Funds to provide additional funding to the Omaha School Employees Retirement System, which shall only be used for such purpose.
137 - Dry Bean Commission FY2025-26 FY2026-27 -67- LB261 LB261 2025 CASH FUND 674,969 679,831 PROGRAM TOTAL 674,969 679,831 -145- LB261 LB261 2025 SALARY LIMIT 90,839 93,700 Sec.
618 - Tourism Promotion FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 10,139,826 10,195,565 PROGRAM TOTAL 10,139,826 10,195,565 -146- LB261 LB261 2025 SALARY LIMIT 1,133,536 1,169,219 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $852,600 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
115 - Operations FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 592,997 617,285 CASH FUND 86,789 86,789 -68- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 679,786 704,074 SALARY LIMIT 372,491 382,585 Sec.
426 - Legal Services Aid FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 3,402,355 3,402,355 -147- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 3,402,355 3,402,355 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $3,402,355 Cash Funds for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
455 - DNA Testing FY2025-26 FY2026-27 CASH FUND 75,000 75,000 -148- LB261 LB261 2025 PROGRAM TOTAL 75,000 75,000 Sec.
866 - Asian American Commission FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 291,316 297,917 PROGRAM TOTAL 291,316 297,917 SALARY LIMIT 194,941 202,012 -69- LB261 LB261 2025 Sec.
Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund, Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund, Nebraska Statutes Distribution Cash Fund, Supreme Court Attorney Services Cash Fund, Probation Program Cash Fund, Probation Cash Fund, State Probation Contractual Services Cash Fund, Dispute Resolution Cash Fund, Counsel for Discipline Cash Fund, Supreme Court Education Fund, Supreme Court Automation Cash Fund, Parenting Act Fund, Public Guardianship Cash Fund, Administrative Office of the Courts Cash -149- LB261 LB261 2025 Fund, Bar Commission Cash Fund;
Nebraska Grain Warehouse Surveillance Cash Fund, Nebraska Telecommunications Relay System Fund, Public Service Commission Housing and Recreational Vehicle Cash Fund, Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund, Moisture Testing Examination Fund, Grain Warehouse Auditing Fund, Municipal Rate Negotiations Revolving Loan Fund, Public Service Commission Pipeline Regulation Fund, -150- LB261 LB261 2025 911 Service System Fund, Transportation Network Company Regulation Cash Fund, 211 Cash Fund;
Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners Administrative Fund, Commercial Feed Administration Cash Fund, Pure Milk Cash Fund, Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Cash Fund, Livestock Auction Market Fund, Nebraska Potato Development Fund, Weights and Measures Administrative Fund, Nebraska Poultry and Egg Development, Utilization, and Marketing Fund, Agricultural Products Marketing Information Cash Fund, Pure Food Cash Fund, Nebraska Agricultural Products Marketing Cash Fund, State Apiary Cash Fund, Weed Book Cash Fund, Pesticide Administrative Cash Fund, Nebraska Seed Administrative Cash Fund, Plant Protection and Plant Pest Cash Fund, Tractor Permit Cash Fund, Nebraska Origin and Premium Quality Grain Cash Fund, Animal Damage Control Cash Fund, Noxious Weed Cash Fund, Buffer Strip Incentive Fund, Winery and Grape Producers Promotional Fund, Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Program Cash Fund, Domesticated Cervine Animal Cash Fund, Agricultural Laboratory Testing Services Cash Fund, Agricultural Suppliers Lease Protection Cash Fund, Nebraska Beer Industry Promotional -151- LB261 LB261 2025 Fund, Animal Health and Disease Control Act Cash Fund;
Employment Security Special Contingent Fund, -70- LB261 LB261 2025 Nebraska Training and Support Cash Fund, Contractor and Professional Employer Organization Registration Cash Fund, Sector Partnership Program Fund, Workforce Development Program Cash Fund, Employment Security Administration Fund;
Health and Human Services Cash Fund, School District Reimbursement Fund, Nebraska Child Abuse Prevention Fund, Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund, Childhood Care Cash Fund, University of Nebraska Medical Center Medical Education Revolving Fund, Behavioral Health Services Fund, Professional and Occupational Credentialing Cash Fund, Rural Health Professional Incentive Fund, Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness and Education Fund, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Fund, ICF/DD Reimbursement Protection Fund, Nebraska Emergency Medical System Operations Fund, Radiation Transportation Emergency Response Cash Fund, Nursing Facility Quality Assurance Fund, Health Care Homes for the Medically Underserved Fund, -152- LB261 LB261 2025 Nursing Faculty Student Loan Cash Fund, Nursing Facility Penalty Cash Fund, Homeless Shelter Assistance Trust Fund, Patient Safety Cash Fund, Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund, HCBS Enhanced FMAP Fund, Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Cash Fund, Opioid Prevention and Treatment Cash Fund;
State Game Fund, State Park Cash Revolving Fund, Nebraska Habitat Fund, Nebraska Aquatic Habitat Fund, Nebraska Snowmobile Trail Cash Fund, Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund, Wildlife Conservation Fund, Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund, Cowboy Trail Fund, Game Law Investigation Cash Fund, Niobrara Council Fund, Nebraska Environmental Endowment Fund, Hunters Helping the Hungry Cash Fund, Game and Parks Commission Capital Maintenance Fund, Game and Parks State Park Improvement and Maintenance Fund, Game and Parks Commission Educational Fund, Josh the Otter-Be Safe Around Water -153- LB261 LB261 2025 Cash Fund, Trail Development and Maintenance Fund, Water Recreation Enhancement Fund, Museum Construction and Maintenance Fund;
Chadron Cash Fund, Peru Cash Fund, Wayne Cash Fund, Chadron State College Designated Cash Fund, Peru State -154- LB261 LB261 2025 College Designated Cash Fund, Wayne State College Designated Cash Fund, Board of Trustees Cash Fund, State Colleges Sport Facilities Cash Fund;
Financial Literacy Cash Fund, University Cash Fund, Temporary University Fund, University of Nebraska at Omaha Cash Fund, University of Nebraska Medical Center Cash Fund, University of Nebraska at Kearney Cash Fund, University of Nebraska Central Administration Designated Cash Fund, University of Nebraska-Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln Designated Cash Fund, University of Nebraska at Omaha Designated Cash Fund, University of Nebraska Medical Center Designated Cash Fund, University of Nebraska at Kearney Designated Cash Fund, -71- LB261 LB261 2025 State Anatomical Board Cash Fund;
-155- LB261 LB261 2025 (46) State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors:
Job Training Cash Fund, Administrative Cash Fund, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Civic and Community Center Financing Fund, Rural Workforce Housing Investment Fund, Bioscience Innovation Cash Fund, Nebraska Film Office Fund, Customized -156- LB261 LB261 2025 Job Training Cash Fund, ImagiNE Nebraska Cash Fund, Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund, ImagiNE Nebraska Revolving Loan Fund, Nebraska Transformational Project Fund, Site and Building Development Fund, Economic Recovery Contingency Fund, Innovation Hub Cash Fund, Nebraska Rural Projects Fund, Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery and Investment Fund, Panhandle Improvement Project Cash Fund, Youth Outdoor Education Innovation Fund;
Integrated Solid Waste Management Cash Fund, Nebraska Litter Reduction and Recycling Fund, Environmental Cash Fund, Chemigation Costs Fund, Low-Level Radioactive Waste Cash Fund, Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash Fund, Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Cash Fund, Local Site Selection Cash Fund, Local Monitoring Committee Cash Fund, Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Fund, Wastewater Treatment Facilities Construction Loan Fund, Remedial Action Plan Monitoring Fund, Livestock Waste Management Cash Fund, Drinking Water Administration Fund, Clean Air Title V Cash Fund, -157- LB261 LB261 2025 Air Quality Permit Cash Fund, Superfund Cost Share Cash Fund, Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Certification and Registration Cash Fund, Solid Waste Landfill Closure Assistance Fund, Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Permit and Approval Cash Fund, State Energy Cash Fund, Clean-burning Motor Fuel Development Fund, -72- LB261 LB261 2025 Volkswagen Settlement Cash Fund, Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Fund, Engineering Plan Review Cash Fund, Environmental Safety Cash Fund, Nebraska Environmental Response Cash Fund, Water Well Standards and Contractors' Licensing Fund, Safe Drinking Water Act Cash Fund, Dredge and Fill Cash Fund, Lead Service Line Cash Fund, Water Resources Cash Fund, Small Watersheds Flood Control Fund, Nebraska Resources Development Fund, Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Fund, Natural Resources Water Quality Fund, Water Well Decommissioning Fund, Water Resources Trust Fund, Department of Water, Energy, and Environment Cash Fund, Water Sustainability Fund, Critical Infrastructure Facilities Cash Fund, Dam Safety Cash Fund, Perkins County Canal Project Fund, Jobs and Economic Development Initiative Fund, Surface Water Irrigation Infrastructure Fund;
Commission on Indian Affairs Cash -158- LB261 LB261 2025 Fund, Chief Standing Bear National Statuary Hall Cash Fund, Native American Scholarship and Leadership Fund;
For any capital construction project for which federal funds are allocated, any federal funds not otherwise appropriated, any additional -159- LB261 LB261 2025 funds made available to the credit of the State Treasurer, and any unexpended balances in federal funds on the operative date of this act are hereby appropriated and reappropriated to the agency and project.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Revolving Fund, University of Nebraska at Omaha Revolving Fund, University of Nebraska Medical Center Revolving Fund, University of Nebraska Medical Center Medical Education Revolving Fund, University of Nebraska at -160- LB261 LB261 2025 Kearney Revolving Fund, University -73- LB261 LB261 2025 Tractor Test Revolving Fund;
Trust Fund, Financial Responsibility Act Trust Fund, Importing Dealers Trust Fund, Special Fuel Dealers Trust Fund, Nebraska Cultural Preservation Endowment Fund, College Savings Plan Program Fund, Escheat Trust Fund, life insurance corporation demutualization trust fund, Agricultural College Endowment -161- LB261 LB261 2025 Fund;
-162- LB261 LB261 2025 (15) Department of Correctional Services:
Hall of Fame Trust Fund, Library Archives Trust Fund, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections Trust Fund, -74- LB261 LB261 2025 Bridge Book Sale Trust Fund;
-163- LB261 LB261 2025 (23) Department of Administrative Services:
-164- LB261 LB261 2025 (3) Department of Labor:
Any -165- LB261 LB261 2025 transfers made shall be subject to a final reconciliation of available investigation cash fund balances as of June 30, 2025, by the Nebraska State Patrol.
-75- LB261 LB261 2025 (3) Transfers from the General Fund for FY2026-27 shall include transfers to:
$115,000 less the unexpended balance existing on June 30, 2026, in (i) the Nebraska State Patrol Cash Fund, (ii) the Investigation Petty Cash Fund, (iii) any special checking account or accounts used by the Nebraska State Patrol, and (iv) the possession of agency personnel involved in investigations, when the unexpended balances resulted from General Fund transfers to the -166- LB261 LB261 2025 Nebraska State Patrol Cash Fund or from General Fund appropriations.
All agencies with administrative responsibilities for these -167- LB261 LB261 2025 funds shall assist the State Treasurer as needed in implementing the transfers.
Transfers shall be made as required by the Department of -168- LB261 LB261 2025 Motor Vehicles to meet the expenditures of plate and sticker production;
-76- LB261 LB261 2025 (m) The State Treasurer shall transfer up to $1,500,000 from the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash Fund to the Superfund Cost Share Cash Fund on or before June 30, 2026, on such dates and in such amounts as directed by the budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services.
$295,957 on or before June 30, 2026, on such dates and in such amounts as directed by the budget administrator of the budget division of the -169- LB261 LB261 2025 Department of Administrative Services;
-170- LB261 LB261 2025 (e) From the Highway Trust Fund to the Motor Carrier Division Cash Fund:
-171- LB261 LB261 2025 (m) The State Treasurer shall transfer up to $1,500,000 from the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash Fund to the Superfund Cost Share Cash Fund on or before June 30, 2027, on such dates and in such amounts as directed by the budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services.
$200,000 on or before June 30, 2027, on such dates and in such amounts as -77- LB261 LB261 2025 directed by the budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services;
and -172- LB261 LB261 2025 (4) Agency 78 — Program No.
51 — University of Nebraska -173- LB261 LB261 2025 Program Nos.
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- Appropriations AM832 Guereca AM1264 Cavanaugh, M. AM1303 Meyer, G. AM1246 View text pdf
- Guereca AM1264 View text pdf
- Clements AM1320 Bosn AM1386 Holdcroft AM1379 Clements AM1407 DeBoer AM1410 Murman AM1408 Dover AM1384 Murman AM1429 View text pdf
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- Holdcroft AM1379 View text pdf
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- Dover AM1384 View text pdf
- Murman AM1429 View text pdf
- Introduced View text pdf
Action History
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Provisions/portions of LB55 amended into LB261 by AM832
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Provisions/portions of LB57 amended into LB261 by AM832
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Provisions/portions of LB173 amended into LB261 by AM832
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Provisions/portions of LB284 amended into LB261 by AM1264
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Provisions/portions of LB348 amended into LB261 by AM1386
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Provisions/portions of LB452 amended into LB261 by AM832
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Provisions/portions of LB505 amended into LB261 by AM832
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Provisions/portions of LB580 amended into LB261 by AM832
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Approved by Governor on May 21, 2025
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Communication
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Presented to Governor on May 15, 2025
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Motion to return to Select File withdrawn
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Cavanaugh, M. AM1461 not considered
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DeBoer AM1377 withdrawn
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Motion to return to Select File withdrawn
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Spivey AM1366 not considered
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Motion to return to Select File withdrawn
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Spivey AM1423 not considered
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Dispensing of reading at large approved
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Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 37-11-1
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President/Speaker signed
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Cavanaugh, M. AM1461 filed
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Placed on Final Reading
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Clements FA157 withdrawn
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Clements AM1320 pending
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Holdcroft AM1379 to AM1320 filed
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Holdcroft AM1379 adopted
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Clements AM1320 pending
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Clements AM1407 to AM1320 filed
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Clements AM1407 adopted
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DeBoer AM1410 to AM1320 filed
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DeBoer AM1410 pending
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DeBoer AM1410 adopted
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Murman AM1408 to AM1320 filed
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Murman AM1408 lost
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Dover AM1384 to AM1320 filed
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Dover AM1384 adopted
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Murman AM1429 to AM1320 filed
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Murman AM1429 adopted
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Bosn AM1386 to AM1320 filed
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Speaker Arch MO244 Invoke cloture pursuant to Rule 7, Sec. 10 filed
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Speaker Arch MO244 prevailed
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Bosn AM1386 adopted
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Clements AM1320 adopted
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Spivey AM1366 to AM1320 filed
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DeBoer AM1377 to AM1320 filed
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Spivey AM1423 to AM1320 filed
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Clements AM1320 filed
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Placed on Select File
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Appropriations AM832 pending
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Meyer AM1246 pending
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Appropriations AM832 pending
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Meyer AM1246 withdrawn
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Cavanaugh, M. AM1303 to AM832 filed
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Cavanaugh, M. AM1303 pending
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Appropriations AM832 pending
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Cavanaugh, M. AM1303 lost
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Guereca AM1264 to AM832 filed
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Guereca AM1264 adopted
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Speaker Arch MO225 Invoke cloture pursuant to Rule 7, Sec. 10 filed
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Speaker Arch MO225 prevailed
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Appropriations AM832 adopted
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Meyer AM1246 to AM832 filed
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Speaker Major Proposal
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Appropriations AM832 filed
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Notice of hearing for February 18, 2025
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Referred to Appropriations Committee
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- John Arch · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on · 43 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- John Arch Voted No
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 22% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McKeon | — | Yea |
| Meyer | — | Yea |
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Nay |
| 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 | — | Nay |
| Dave Murman | — | Yea |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Not Voting |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Nay |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Nay |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Cavanaugh | — | Nay |
| John Fredrickson | — | Nay |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | — | Nay |
| Margo Juarez | — | Nay |
| Megan Hunt | — | Nay |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| 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 | — | Nay |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 37 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 4% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 40 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 4% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 17 | 26 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 17 | 26 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 35% | 53% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 42 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 26 | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 26 | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 35% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 35 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Total | 35 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 2% | 0% | 27% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 30 | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 30 | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 61% | 22% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 39 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 12% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 42 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 35 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 35 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 10% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 29 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Total | 29 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 59% | 14% | 0% | 27% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 37 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 12% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 32 | 0 | 13 |
| Total | 4 | 32 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 8% | 65% | 0% | 27% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 38 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 38 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 10% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (49)
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