Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers approved the state’s $10.7 billion budget package this session.
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Appropriations
State auditor funding reinstated, other line-item vetoes stand
Lawmakers voted May 31 to override a gubernatorial veto and increase funding to the state auditor’s office, but all other line-item vetoes were sustained.
Read MoreLine-item vetoes delivered
Gov. Jim Pillen sent a message to lawmakers May 24 announcing millions in line-item vetoes to a variety of programs and proposals contained in two components of the state budget package passed last week.
Read MoreState budget package passed
Lawmakers gave final approval this week to the seven components of the state’s $10.7 billion, two-year budget package following successful cloture votes.
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Budget package clears second round with lower cash reserve, other changes
Lawmakers amended and advanced three components of the state’s $12.975 million budget package this week. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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State budget package clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval this week to three components of the state’s $12.975 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
Read MoreState senator, constitutional officer salary funding advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to two bills that are part of the state’s two-year budget package.
Read MoreFunds sought for EMS training, reporting system
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 21 on a bill that would provide an ongoing infusion of state dollars to support Nebraska’s emergency service providers.
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Funding sought for governor’s school aid proposal
The Legislature would appropriate $1 billion in additional funding to public schools this year under a bill heard March 15 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreARPA funds sought for second Lincoln water source
A proposal intended to use federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to help Lincoln find a new source of drinking water was heard by the Appropriations Committee March 14.
Read MoreFunds sought for northeast Nebraska water project
A state fund would be tapped to address drinking water and infrastructure needs in rural northeast Nebraska under a bill considered by the Appropriations Committee March 14.
Read MoreBill would fund lead service line replacement
The state would provide funds to assist in the replacement of lead service lines to homes in Nebraska under a bill considered March 13.
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Reverse osmosis funds sought for private wells
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would provide state funds for reverse osmosis systems in rural parts of the state.
Read MoreFunds sought for foster care transition program
The Legislature would provide funds to expand a program that assists youth transitioning out of the state’s foster care system under a bill considered March 9 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Proposal would return Nebraska to two-house legislature
Nebraska no longer would be the nation’s only one-house legislative system under a proposed constitutional amendment considered March 9 by the Executive Board.
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