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NebraskaLB260109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
Provide, change, and eliminate provisions relating to appropriations
Sponsored By: John Arch
Signed by Governor
Appropriations Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
14 provisions identified: 11 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
More Medicaid and CHIP funding and quit help
The law updates Medicaid funding for FY2023-24 and FY2024-25. It sets aside $450,000 each year for tobacco‑use counseling and FDA‑approved quit‑smoking medicines. For children’s coverage, CHIP gets $23.3 million in FY2024-25 ($6 million General Funds, $3 million Cash Funds, and $14.3 million federal). These dollars support coverage and services for enrolled families.
Higher pay and support for Medicaid providers
Medicaid raises some provider payments. Dental rates go up 12.5% in FY2024-25. The state sets $2,510,597 in General Funds and $4,466,385 in federal funds to pay dispensing fees to independent pharmacies in FY2024-25. The law uses $449,351,518 each year in nursing facility rate calculations and requires inflation and year-end reports through June 30, 2025. It also increases hospital-related state aid to $632.5 million in cash funds and $1.45 billion in federal funds for FY2024-25.
Bigger K-12 and college aid package
For FY2024-25, K‑12 state aid totals $1.277 billion in General Funds, $327.9 million in Cash Funds, and $331.9 million in federal funds. It includes foundation aid, special education, school meals, early childhood grants, and career‑technical education. Career‑technical education adds $4,809,040 each year, with at least $7,500 for every school district. The State Treasurer transfers $5 million to the Education Future Fund by June 30, 2025. Community colleges also get levy‑reduction aid, estimated at about $6.82 million in FY2024‑25, limited to certified amounts.
State pensions get extra funding
The law adds General Funds to state retirement systems. School Employees receive $45.82 million in FY2023‑24 and $47.73 million in FY2024‑25. Omaha School Employees receive $9.76 million and $10.34 million. State Patrol receives $4.09 million and $7.25 million. Judges receive $1.30 million and $1.37 million. Each amount must support only the named system.
More community care for people with disabilities
DHHS can move unspent Medicaid funds from FY2023-24 and FY2024-25 into Developmental Disability Aid. The money can only keep people with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Medicaid services that cost less than institutional care. Transfers require DHHS certification and an administrative move by the budget office.
More state aid for child welfare
Child Welfare Aid gets $15 million in General Funds for FY2024-25. The money is for state aid only and supports services for children and families in the child welfare system.
State parks operations get more money
For FY2024‑25, state parks operations receive $7,816,945 in General Funds and $26,847,402 in Cash Funds. The total program funding is $34,714,347. This supports park administration and daily operations.
Caps on state employee salary spending
The law caps total spending on salaries and per diems at the amounts shown in this act. Employer payments for Social Security, retirement, and insurance do not count toward the cap. Agencies may go over the cap only with extra federal funds and the Governor’s approval. Money in the amended LB1087A section cannot be used for any salaries or per diems.
Rules for unspent funds and ARPA carryover
Unspent state appropriations above certified encumbrances on June 30, 2023 lapse unless this act says otherwise. Certified encumbrances on June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2024 are reappropriated to FY2023‑24 and FY2024‑25. Unspent balances on June 30, 2024 are reappropriated for FY2024‑25 to the listed programs. Any unspent federal ARPA State Fiscal Recovery funds are also reappropriated for FY2023‑24 and FY2024‑25, with original limits unless changed by law.
Grants boost food aid through nonprofits
The state provides $10 million in federal TANF funds in FY2023‑24 for grants to 501(c)(3) groups that distribute food in at least 10 Nebraska counties and qualify for the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program. These grants increase food supplies for low‑income households across the state.
Property tax help for homeowners
The Homestead Exemption program gets $2 million in General Funds for FY2024-25. This money must be used for state aid under the program. Eligible homeowners receive property tax relief through the exemption.
Grants for at-risk infants and toddlers
The state provides $7.5 million each year in FY2023‑24 and FY2024‑25 for early childhood grants serving at‑risk children from birth to age three. Up to 5% of each year’s funds may pay for evaluation and technical help.
More reporting on Medicaid expansion
DHHS must email monthly reports to the Legislature on Medicaid expansion. Reports cover policy decisions on services, community engagement, wellness rules, and rate setting. This increases oversight and transparency.
Takes effect now and repeals sections
The law takes effect immediately under the emergency clause. It also repeals listed sections from earlier laws and statutes named in this act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
John Arch
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 37 • No: 0 • Other: 12
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 38 • No: 0 • Other: 11
legislature vote • 5/15/2025
Final Reading
Yes: 41 • No: 7 • Other: 1
legislature vote • 5/9/2025
Vote
Yes: 38 • No: 0 • Other: 11
legislature vote • 5/7/2025
Vote
Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8
legislature vote • 5/7/2025
Vote
Yes: 37 • No: 0 • Other: 12
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on May 21, 2025
5/27/2025legislaturePresented to Governor on May 15, 2025
5/19/2025legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
5/15/2025legislaturePassed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 41-7-1
5/15/2025legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
5/15/2025legislaturePlaced on Final Reading
5/12/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ER78 adopted
5/9/2025legislatureClements FA156 withdrawn
5/9/2025legislatureClements AM1362 filed
5/9/2025legislatureClements AM1362 adopted
5/9/2025legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
5/9/2025legislaturePlaced on Select File with ER78
5/8/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ER78 filed
5/8/2025legislatureAppropriations AM831 pending
5/7/2025legislatureAppropriations AM831 adopted
5/7/2025legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
5/7/2025legislaturePlaced on General File with AM831
4/29/2025legislatureAppropriations AM831 filed
4/29/2025legislatureClements FA156 to AM831 filed
4/29/2025legislatureNotice of hearing for February 18, 2025
2/4/2025legislatureReferred to Appropriations Committee
1/17/2025legislatureDate of introduction
1/15/2025legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
5/27/2025
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted