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LB 952 — Create the Supreme Court Operations Cash Fund and terminate the Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund and the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund
Last action — Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 17, 2026.
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1 sponsor
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
109 added · 123 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill LB 952 introduces the Supreme Court Operations Cash Fund, which will be managed by the State Court Administrator. This fund is intended to support court and probation programs aimed at improving justice administration and community safety, using various sources of revenue like fees and donations. Additionally, the bill eliminates outdated sections related to financial transfers and reports, streamlining processes within the court system. These changes are significant as they promote better resource management and support for critical services in the judicial system.
LB952 LB952 2026 LEGISLATURELEGISLATIVE OFBILL NEBRASKA952 ONEApproved HUNDREDby NINTHthe LEGISLATUREGovernor SECONDApril SESSION14, LEGISLATIVE2026 BILL 952 FINAL READING Introduced by Dorn, 30.
Read firstA timeBILL JanuaryFOR 09,AN 2026ACT Committee:relating to courts;
Judiciary A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to courts;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB952 LB952 2026 Section 1.
24-209 (1)24-209 (1) The Nebraska Appellate Courts Online Library shall be the repository for the published judicial opinions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals which have been designated for permanent publication.
The fund shall be used for the operations of the commission , except that transfers may be made from the fund to the General Fund at -2- LB952 LB952 2026 the direction of the Legislature through June 30, 2011.
The Nebraska State Patrol shall use such funds to contract with the University of Nebraska to study sex offender recidivism data before and after the passage of Laws 2009, LB285, which changed the Nebraska sex offender classification system from an evaluation of risk assessment system to an offense-based assessment system in the attempt by the state to comply with federal requirements under the Adam Walsh Child Protection -3- LB952 LB952 2026 and Safety Act of 2006.
43-3701 Sections 43-3701 to 43-3718 43-3720 shall be known and may be -1- LB952 LB952 2026 cited as the Court Appointed Special Advocate Act.
(2) Court appointed special advocate volunteers provide a unique and vital service to the children they represent and work to ensure the safety and well-beingwell- being of abused and neglected children;
Any money in the fund available for -4- LB952 LB952 2026 investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.
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The bill creates a new Supreme Court Operations Cash Fund, terminates specific existing funds, and repeals outdated statutes regarding court operations and advocate programs in Nebraska.
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Section 24-209
the Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund which is hereby created.→ the Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund is hereby created.It clarifies the creation of the Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund.
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Section 24-209
The fund terminates on the operative date of this act, and the State Treasurer shall transfer any money in the fund on such date to the General Fund.→ The fund terminates on the operative date of this act, and the State Treasurer shall transfer any money in the fund on such date to the General Fund.It specifies that the fund will terminate and funds will be transferred to the General Fund.
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29-3921
The Commission on Public Advocacy Operations Cash Fund is created. The fund shall be used for the operations of the commission , except that transfers may be made from the fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature through June 30, 2011.→ The Commission on Public Advocacy Operations Cash Fund is created. The fund shall be used for the operations of the commission.It eliminates the provision allowing transfers to the General Fund and focuses solely on funding the operations of the commission.
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29-3921
It is the intent of the Legislature that the commission shall be funded solely from the fund.→ It is the intent of the Legislature that the commission shall be funded solely from the fund.It reaffirms the intent for funding the commission exclusively from this fund.
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29-3921
On July 1, 2011, or as soon thereafter as administratively possible, the State Treasurer shall transfer one hundred thousand dollars from the Commission on Public Advocacy Operations Cash Fund to the Supreme Court Education Fund.This transfer provision has been eliminated, removing the requirement to allocate funds to the Supreme Court Education Fund.
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43-3701
Sections 43-3701 to 43-3718 43-3720 shall be known and may be cited as the Court Appointed Special Advocate Act.→ Sections 43-3701 to 43-3718 shall be known and may be cited as the Court Appointed Special Advocate Act.It corrects a citation discrepancy by removing section 43-3720 from the title.
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43-3718
The Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund is created. The fund terminates on the operative date of this act, and the State Treasurer shall transfer any money in the fund on such date to the General Fund.It abolishes the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund, mandating that any funds are transferred to the General Fund.
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43-3718
This section terminates on January 1, 2027.It removes the expiration date for the section regarding the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund.
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43-3717
(4) Providing resources through a grant program will increase the savings to the state through court appointed special advocate programs.It removes the provision that discusses funding resources through grants.
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The Supreme Court Operations Cash Fund is created. The State Court Administrator shall administer the fund.
It introduces a new fund dedicated to court and probation programs enhancing justice and community safety.
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This act becomes operative on July 1, 2026.
It establishes a specific effective date for the new provisions.
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Since an emergency exists, this act takes effect when passed and approved according to law.
It provides for immediate enactment of the act due to the declared emergency.
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43-3719
Sections 43-3719It repeals the section pertaining to the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund.
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43-3720
Sections 43-3720It repeals the section previously in place regarding court operations.
Action History
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Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 48-0-1
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Placed on Final Reading
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Kauth FA608 withdrawn
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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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Placed on General File
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Notice of hearing for February 26, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Kauth FA608 filed
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Myron Dorn · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →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.
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 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | — | 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 | — | Yea |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| 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)
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- LB 952 is sponsored by Myron Dorn.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2026. Enacted.
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