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LB 1156

Adopt the Disinvested Community Development Incentive Tax Credit Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ashlei Spivey

Nebraska establishes tax credits for businesses investing in economically distressed communities to stimulate local development and private capital reinvestment.

Referred to Revenue Committee
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Bill Summary · LB 1156

Legislative bill overview

LB 1156 establishes the Disinvested Community Development Incentive Tax Credit Act in Nebraska, creating tax credits for businesses or investors that develop projects in economically distressed communities. The bill aims to incentivize private capital investment in areas that have experienced significant economic decline or disinvestment.

Why is this important

Tax credit programs can accelerate economic revitalization in struggling neighborhoods by reducing the financial barriers for businesses to invest there. However, the actual effectiveness depends heavily on program design—including credit size, eligibility criteria, and whether credits reach their intended beneficiaries rather than merely subsidizing projects that would happen anyway.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to state budget: Tax credits reduce government revenue; critics may question whether the economic benefits justify the foregone taxes, especially if evaluation mechanisms are weak
  • Defining "disinvested communities": Disputes may arise over which areas qualify, potentially favoring some regions over others or excluding communities with legitimate need
  • Additionality concerns: Debate over whether credits truly incentivize new investment or simply reward developments that would occur regardless, effectively transferring public wealth to private entities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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