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LB 527A — Appropriation Bill
Last action — Approved by Governor on April 7, 2025
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5Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 08, 2025.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
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.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
33 added · 45 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill LB 527A finalize the appropriations of substantial funds to support the state's Medicaid programs. Specifically, the bill designates over $57 million for FY2025-26 and about $117 million for FY2026-27 from both state and federal sources to the Department of Health and Human Services. Importantly, the revised text clarifies that the funds allocated can only be used for state aid and cannot cover salaries for state employees, ensuring that the money directly benefits the Medicaid program rather than administrative costs. These changes are crucial for maintaining and improving healthcare access in Nebraska.
LB527A LB527A 2025 LEGISLATURELEGISLATIVE OFBILL NEBRASKA527A ONEApproved HUNDREDby NINTHthe LEGISLATUREGovernor FIRSTApril SESSION7, LEGISLATIVE2025 BILL 527A FINAL READING Introduced by Jacobson, 42.
Read first time March 11, 2025 A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB527A LB527A 2025 Section 1.
No expenditures for permanent and temporary salaries and per diems for state employees shall be made from funds appropriated in this -2- LB527A LB527A 2025 section.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on April 7, 2025
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Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 46-1-2
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on April 3, 2025
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Placed on Final Reading
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Jacobson AM781 filed
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Jacobson AM781 adopted
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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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
- Mike Jacobson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on · 1 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 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 46 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 2% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McKeon | — | Yea |
| Meyer | — | Yea |
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Nay |
| 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 | — | Not Voting |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| 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 | — | 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 | — | Not Voting |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 33 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 0% | 0% | 33% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (49)
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Frequently asked questions
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- LB 527A is sponsored by Mike Jacobson.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2025. Enacted.
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