Nebraska 109th Legislature (2025-2026) Status: In Committee

LB 161 — Redefine formula students under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Legislature
  4. 4
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Legislature. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Legislature.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill redefines a term within the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act by amending the definition of 'Adjusted general fund operating expenditures.'

  • 79-1003

    Adjusted general fund operating expenditures means the difference of the general fund operating expenditures increased by the cost growth factor calculated pursuant to section 79-1007.10, minus the transportation allowance, special receipts allowance, poverty allowance, limited English proficiency allowance, distance education and telecommunications allowance, elementary site allowance, summer school allowance, community achievement plan allowance, and focus school and program allowance; → Adjusted general fund operating expenditures means the difference of the general fund operating expenditures increased by the cost growth factor calculated pursuant to section 79-1007.10, minus the transportation allowance, special receipts allowance, poverty allowance, limited English proficiency allowance, distance education and telecommunications allowance, elementary site allowance, summer school allowance, community achievement plan allowance, focus school and program allowance, and the limited English proficiency allowance, distance education and telecommunications allowance;

    The amendment modifies the definition of 'Adjusted general fund operating expenditures' by changing the order of allowances listed and potentially clarifying or updating the terms used.

Action History

  1. Indefinitely postponed

  2. Title printed. Carryover bill

  3. Notice of hearing for February 10, 2025

  4. Referred to Education Committee

  5. Date of introduction

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (48)

48 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors LB 161?
LB 161 is sponsored by Margo Juarez.
What is the current status of LB 161?
This bill is in committee in the Legislature. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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