LB 749 — Change provisions relating to the calculation of tax levies for state aid to municipalities
Last action — Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 17, 2026.
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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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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
41 added · 51 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill LB 749 updates the way state aid to municipalities is calculated by specifying the process for determining average property tax levies and the role of the Auditor of Public Accounts. The changes ensure that the calculations for aid incorporate both bond and non-bond tax request amounts from recent budgets, giving a more accurate reflection of municipalities' financial needs. This matters because it affects the amount of state aid municipalities receive, which can impact their funding for essential services and projects.
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Read firstA timeBILL JanuaryFOR 07,AN 2026ACT Committee:relating to aid to municipalities;
Revenue A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to aid to municipalities;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB749 LB749 2026 Section 1.
77-27,139.0377-27,139.03 (1) (1) State aid provided to municipalities pursuant to sections 77-27,139.01 to 77-27,139.04 shall be calculated by determining the average property tax levy for operational purposes other than for principal and interest payments on the indebtedness of all incorporated municipalities.
(4) If the amount of money in the Municipal Equalization Fund is less than the total amount of state aid for all municipalities as required by the allocation formula in subsection (2) of this section, the -2- LB749 LB749 2026 money in the fund shall be allocated on a prorated basis to such municipalities.
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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 49-0-0
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Placed on Final Reading
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Kauth FA378 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 January 22, 2026
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Referred to Revenue Committee
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Kauth FA378 filed
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Tony Sorrentino · 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.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 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 | — | 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 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| % of votes cast | 61% | 0% | 0% | 39% |
How each member voted (49)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LB 749?
- LB 749 is sponsored by Tony Sorrentino.
- What is the current status of LB 749?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
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