Nebraska 109th Legislature (2025-2026) Status: Enacted

LB 1209 — Provide and change appropriations for purposes of carrying out legislation and change provisions relating to appropriations and a transfer of funds

Last action — Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 17, 2026.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

738 added · 809 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill LB 1209 includes a specific timeframe for appropriations, defining fiscal years from 2025-2026 through 2028-2029. This clarification helps ensure that funding laws are clear about when the allocated funds will be available. Additionally, it reiterates the importance of appropriations for state operations and education. Overall, these changes provide more transparency and structure for how state funding will be managed in the coming years.

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LB1209 LB1209 2026 LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION LEGISLATIVE BILL 1209 FINAL READING   Introduced by Clements, 2.
LB1209 LB1209 2026 LEGISLATIVE BILL 1209 Approved by the Governor April 16, 2026   Introduced by Clements, 2.
Read first time January 21, 2026 Committee:
  A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations;
Appropriations A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Section 1.
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1.
There are hereby reappropriated for each agency, program, and fund for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27, any appropriation by the One Hundred Seventh Legislature, First or Second Session, of the unexpended and unencumbered appropriation balances of the Federal Funds allocated to -2- LB1209 LB1209 2026 the State of Nebraska from the federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund pursuant to the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, 42 U.S.C.
There are hereby reappropriated for each agency, program, and fund for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27, any appropriation by the One Hundred Seventh Legislature, First or Second Session, of the unexpended and unencumbered appropriation balances of the Federal Funds allocated to the State of Nebraska from the federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund pursuant to the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, 42 U.S.C.
No agency shall -3- LB1209 LB1209 2026 request any state funds for continuation or replacement of any such personnel or activities in future budget requests.
No agency shall request any state funds for continuation or replacement of any such personnel or activities in future budget requests.
To the extent feasible, requests for increases in the limitation on permanent and temporary salaries and per diems shall be addressed to the Appropriations Committee of the Legislature when the Legislature is in session.
To the extent feasible, requests for increases in the -1- LB1209 LB1209 2026 limitation on permanent and temporary salaries and per diems shall be addressed to the Appropriations Committee of the Legislature when the Legislature is in session.
(7) The budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services may administratively increase the 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 -4- LB1209 LB1209 2026 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.
(7) The budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services may administratively increase the 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.
100 - Public Protection -5- LB1209 LB1209 2026   FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND -0- 113,706 CASH FUND -0- 85,500 PROGRAM TOTAL -0- 199,206 SALARY LIMIT -0- 76,889 Sec.
100 - Public Protection   FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND -0- 113,706 CASH FUND -0- 85,500 PROGRAM TOTAL -0- 199,206 SALARY LIMIT -0- 76,889 Sec.
23 — DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Program No.
23 — DEPARTMENT OF LABOR -2- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Program No.
102 - Revenue Administration   FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 17,399,357 595,791 -6- LB1209 LB1209 2026 GENERAL FUND 17,399,357 2,467,209 CASH FUND 14,453,216 33,277,467 CASH FUND 14,453,216 29,946,547 PROGRAM TOTAL 31,852,573 33,873,258 PROGRAM TOTAL 31,852,573 32,413,756 SALARY LIMIT 19,868,885 20,584,467 SALARY LIMIT 19,868,885 20,278,967 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $336,404 Cash Funds for staff necessary to audit and enforce provisions of the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund.
102 - Revenue Administration   FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 17,399,357 595,791 GENERAL FUND 17,399,357 2,467,209 CASH FUND 14,453,216 33,277,467 CASH FUND 14,453,216 29,946,547 PROGRAM TOTAL 31,852,573 33,873,258 PROGRAM TOTAL 31,852,573 32,413,756 SALARY LIMIT 19,868,885 20,584,467 SALARY LIMIT 19,868,885 20,278,967 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $336,404 Cash Funds for staff necessary to audit and enforce provisions of the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund.
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There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $843,522,688 $850,284,005 General Funds, $728,739,274 Cash Funds, and $3,614,112,414 $3,622,224,210 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 $843,522,688 $850,284,005 General Funds, $728,739,274 Cash Funds, and $3,614,112,414 $3,622,224,210 Federal Funds estimate for state aid, which shall -3- LB1209 LB1209 2026 only be used 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 no later than August 1, 2025, on how the inflation factor was calculated for FY2025-26 rates and no later than June 15 August 1, 2026, on how the inflation factor was calculated for FY2026-27 rates.
The Department of Health and Human Services shall file a report electronically with the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and the Clerk of the Legislature no later than August 1, 2025, on how the inflation factor was calculated for FY2025-26 rates and no later than June August 1, 2026, on how the inflation factor was calculated for FY2026-27 rates.
-8- LB1209 LB1209 2026 There is included in the amount shown as aid for this program $1,500,000 Cash Funds for FY2025-26 from the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the medical assistance program to provide reimbursement to mental health providers who do not practice in a hospital and who provide services to medicaid-eligible participants who are eligible for both medicaid and medicare, if there is a lower rate paid under medicare compared to rates paid at the time for medicaid rates for behavioral health services.
There is included in the amount shown as aid for this program $1,500,000 Cash Funds for FY2025-26 from the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the medical assistance program to provide reimbursement to mental health providers who do not practice in a hospital and who provide services to medicaid-eligible participants who are eligible for both medicaid and medicare, if there is a lower rate paid under medicare compared to rates paid at the time for medicaid rates for behavioral health services.
It is the intent of the Legislature to sustain the medicaid rates for mental health providers serving medicaid-eligible participants who are eligible for both medicaid and medicare and are receiving behavioral health services under Program No.
It is the intent of the Legislature to sustain the medicaid rates for mental health providers serving medicaid- eligible participants who are eligible for both medicaid and medicare and are receiving behavioral health services under Program No.
-9- LB1209 LB1209 2026 348, available to transfer to Developmental Disability Aid, Program No.
348, available to transfer to Developmental Disability Aid, Program No.
073 - Licensing and Regulation No.
073 - Licensing and Regulation -4- LB1209 LB1209 2026 No.
72 — DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -10- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Program No.
72 — DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Program No.
There is included -11- LB1209 LB1209 2026 in the amount shown as aid for FY2026-27 $50,000,000 Cash Funds from the Nebraska Transformational Project Fund as state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the amount shown as aid for FY2026-27 $50,000,000 Cash Funds from the Nebraska Transformational Project Fund as state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $7,450,000 Cash Funds plus any reappropriated amounts and $5,000 Federal -12- LB1209 LB1209 2026 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 $7,450,000 Cash Funds plus any reappropriated amounts and $5,000 Federal Funds estimate, for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $7,450,000 Cash Funds plus any reappropriated amounts and $5,000 Federal Funds estimate, for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $7,450,000 Cash -5- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Funds plus any reappropriated amounts and $5,000 Federal Funds estimate, for state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
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515 - Public Employees Retirement -14- LB1209 LB1209 2026   FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 36,444,018 20,998,604 GENERAL FUND 36,444,018 22,219,812 PROGRAM TOTAL 36,444,018 20,998,604 PROGRAM TOTAL 36,444,018 22,219,812 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $17,541,637 General Funds to provide additional funding to the School Employees Retirement System of the State of Nebraska, which shall only be used for such purpose.
515 - Public Employees Retirement   FY2025-26 FY2026-27 GENERAL FUND 36,444,018 20,998,604 GENERAL FUND 36,444,018 22,219,812 PROGRAM TOTAL 36,444,018 20,998,604 PROGRAM TOTAL 36,444,018 22,219,812 There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2025-26 $17,541,637 General Funds to provide additional funding to the School Employees Retirement System of the State of Nebraska, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $-0- General Funds to provide additional funding to the School Employees Retirement System of the State of Nebraska, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 -6- LB1209 LB1209 2026 $-0- General Funds to provide additional funding to the School Employees Retirement System of the State of Nebraska, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $-0- $1,221,208 General Funds to provide additional funding to the Nebraska -15- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Judges Retirement System, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2026-27 $-0- $1,221,208 General Funds to provide additional funding to the Nebraska Judges Retirement System, which shall only be used for such purpose.
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(4) Secretary of State:
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 -17- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Revolving Loan Fund, Public Service Commission Pipeline Regulation Fund, 911 Service System Fund, Transportation Network Company Regulation Cash Fund, 211 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, 911 Service System Fund, Transportation Network Company Regulation Cash Fund, 211 Cash Fund;
Department of Revenue Enforcement Fund, State Lottery Operation Cash Fund, Marijuana and Controlled Substances Tax Administration Cash Fund, Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Fees Collection Fund, Petroleum Release Remedial Action Collection Fund, Litter Fee Collection Fund, Severance Tax Administration Fund, Charitable Gaming Operations Fund, Tobacco Products Administration Cash Fund, Nebraska Incentives Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund, State Athletic Commissioner's Cash Fund, Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division Cash Fund, Property Tax Credit Cash Fund, Nebraska Advantage Transformational Tourism and Redevelopment Act Cash Fund, Airline and Carline Cash Fund, Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund;
Department of Revenue Enforcement Fund, State Lottery Operation Cash Fund, Marijuana and Controlled Substances Tax Administration Cash Fund, Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Fees Collection Fund, Petroleum Release Remedial Action Collection Fund, Litter Fee -7- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Collection Fund, Severance Tax Administration Fund, Charitable Gaming Operations Fund, Tobacco Products Administration Cash Fund, Nebraska Incentives Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund, State Athletic Commissioner's Cash Fund, Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division Cash Fund, Property Tax Credit Cash Fund, Nebraska Advantage Transformational Tourism and Redevelopment Act Cash Fund, Airline and Carline Cash Fund, Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, School District Property Tax Relief Credit 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, 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, -18- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Nebraska Beer Industry Promotional Fund, Animal Health and Disease Control Act 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, 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 Fund, Animal Health and Disease Control Act Cash Fund;
Health and Human Services Cash Fund, School District Reimbursement Fund, Nebraska Child Abuse Prevention Fund, Nebraska Health 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, Nursing Faculty Student Loan Cash Fund, -19- LB1209 LB1209 2026 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, Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund, Medicaid Access and Quality Fund, Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Housing Assistance Fund, 988 Emergency Lifeline Cash Fund;
Health and Human Services Cash Fund, School District Reimbursement Fund, Nebraska Child Abuse Prevention Fund, Nebraska Health 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, 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, Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund, Medicaid Access and Quality Fund, Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Housing Assistance Fund, 988 Emergency Lifeline 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, -20- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Game and Parks State Park Improvement and Maintenance Fund, Game and Parks Commission Educational Fund, Josh the Otter-Be Safe Around Water Cash Fund, Trail Development and Maintenance Fund, Water Recreation Enhancement Fund, Museum Construction and Maintenance 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 Cash Fund, Trail Development and Maintenance Fund, Water Recreation Enhancement Fund, Museum Construction and Maintenance Fund;
(24) Nebraska Library Commission:
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-21- LB1209 LB1209 2026 (35) Nebraska State Colleges:
(35) Nebraska State Colleges:
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- 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, State Anatomical Board 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-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, State Anatomical Board Cash Fund;
Nebraska Dairy -22- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Industry Development Fund;
Nebraska Dairy Industry Development Fund;
Job Training Cash Fund, Administrative Cash Fund, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Civic and Community Center Financing Fund, Rural Workforce Housing Investment Fund, -23- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Bioscience Innovation Cash Fund, Nebraska Film Office Fund, Customized 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;
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 Job Training Cash -9- LB1209 LB1209 2026 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 -24- LB1209 LB1209 2026 Fund, Drinking Water Administration Fund, Clean Air Title V Cash Fund, 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, 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, Battery Stewardship Cash Fund, Revitalize Rural Nebraska 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, 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, 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, Battery Stewardship Cash Fund, Revitalize Rural Nebraska Fund;
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(67) Commission on Indian Affairs:
Laws 2025, LB261, sections 69, 100, 164, 246, 279, 280, 285, and 300, as amended by sections 59, 75, 99, 119, 125, 126, 127, and 128, respectively, Legislative Bill 1071, One Hundred Ninth Legislature, Second Session, 2026;
Laws 2025, LB261, -10- LB1209 LB1209 2026 sections 69, 100, 164, 246, 279, 280, 285, and 300, as amended by sections 59, 75, 99, 119, 125, 126, 127, and 128, respectively, Legislative Bill 1071, One Hundred Ninth Legislature, Second Session, 2026;
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Action History

  1. Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026

  2. Approved by Governor on April 16, 2026

  3. Provisions/portions of LB759A amended into LB1209 by rules suspension

  4. Provisions/portions of LB847A amended into LB1209 by rules suspension

  5. Provisions/portions of LB867A amended into LB1209 by rules suspension

  6. Provisions/portions of LB901A amended into LB1209 by rules suspension

  7. Provisions/portions of LB1101A amended into LB1209 by rules suspension

  8. Provisions/portions of LB1235A amended into LB1209 by rules suspension

  9. Dispensing of reading at large approved

  10. Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 48-1-0

  11. President/Speaker signed

  12. Kauth FA869 withdrawn

  13. Clements AM3133 adopted

  14. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

  15. Placed on Final Reading with ST98

  16. Enrollment and Review ST98 filed

  17. Enrollment and Review ST98 recorded

  18. Clements AM3133 filed

  19. Clements motion to suspend the rules to allow for the A bill for LB867 to be indefinitely postponed and for the appropriations for this bill to be contained in LB1209 prevailed

  20. Clements motion to suspend the rules to allow for the A bill for LB867 to be indefinitely postponed and for the appropriations for this bill to be contained in LB1209 filed

  21. Placed on Select File

  22. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

  23. Clements motion to suspend the rules to allow for the A bills for LBs 759, 847, 901, 1101, and 1235, to be indefinitely postponed and for the appropriations for these bills to be contained in LB1209 prevailed

  24. Placed on General File

  25. Clements motion to suspend the rules to allow for the A bills for LBs 759, 847, 901, 1101, and 1235, to be indefinitely postponed and for the appropriations for these bills to be contained in LB1209 filed

  26. Appropriations priority bill

  27. Notice of hearing for February 02, 2026

  28. Referred to Appropriations Committee

  29. Kauth FA869 filed

  30. Date of introduction

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Votes

Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 48-1-0

Passed 48 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 48100
Total 48100
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Ashlei Spivey — Yea
Barry DeKay — Yea
Beau Ballard — Yea
Ben Hansen — Yea
Bob Andersen — Yea
Bob Hallstrom — Yea
Brian Hardin — Yea
Carolyn Bosn — Yea
Christy Armendariz — Yea
Dan Lonowski — Yea
Dan Quick — Yea
Danielle Conrad — Nay
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

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Clements AM3133 adopted

Failed 43 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 43006
Total 43006
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Ashlei Spivey — Not Voting
Barry DeKay — Yea
Beau Ballard — Yea
Bob Andersen — Yea
Bob Hallstrom — Yea
Brian Hardin — Yea
Carolyn Bosn — Yea
Cavanaugh, J. — Not Voting
Cavanaugh, M. — Yea
Christy Armendariz — Not Voting
Dan Lonowski — Yea
Dan Quick — Yea
Danielle Conrad — Yea
Dave Murman — Yea
Dave Wordekemper — Yea
Dunixi Guereca — Yea
Eliot Bostar — Not Voting
George Dungan — Yea
Hansen, B. — Yea
Jana Hughes — Yea
Jane Raybould — Not Voting
Jared Storm — Yea
Jason Prokop — Yea
John Arch — Yea
John Fredrickson — Yea
Kathleen Kauth — Yea
Loren Lippincott — Yea
Margo Juarez — Yea
Megan Hunt — Not Voting
Merv Riepe — Yea
Meyer, F. — Yea
Meyer, G. — Yea
Mike Jacobson — Yea
Mike Moser — Yea
Myron Dorn — Yea
Paul Strommen — 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
von Gillern — Yea

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Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 370012
Total 370012
% of votes cast 76%0%0%24%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Ashlei Spivey — Yea
Barry DeKay — Yea
Beau Ballard — Yea
Ben Hansen — Yea
Bob Andersen — Yea
Bob Hallstrom — Yea
Brian Hardin — Yea
Carolyn Bosn — Yea
Christy Armendariz — Not Voting
Dan Lonowski — Yea
Dan Quick — Yea
Danielle Conrad — Not Voting
Dave Murman — Yea
Dave Wordekemper — Yea
Dunixi Guereca — Not Voting
Eliot Bostar — Not Voting
Fred Meyer — Yea
George Dungan — Not Voting
Glen Meyer — Yea
Jana Hughes — Yea
Jane Raybould — Yea
Jared Storm — Yea
Jason Prokop — Yea
John Arch — Yea
John Cavanaugh — Yea
John Fredrickson — Not Voting
Kathleen Kauth — Yea
Loren Lippincott — Yea
Machaela Cavanaugh — Not Voting
Margo Juarez — Yea
Megan Hunt — Not Voting
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 — Not Voting
Teresa Ibach — Yea
Terrell McKinney — Not Voting
Tom Brandt — Yea
Tony Sorrentino — Yea
Victor Rountree — Not Voting
Wendy DeBoer — Not Voting

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