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LB 275A

Appropriation Bill

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Megan Hunt

LB275A provides $958,512 in General Fund support in FY2026-27 to DHHS programs to implement LB275, with strict limits on salaries and use as state aid only.

Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025
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Bill Summary · LB 275A

Summary — LB 275A (Appropriation Bill)

Status: Approved by Governor June 4, 2025
Introduced: May 6, 2025 | Sponsor: Sen. Hunt (primary)
Purpose: Appropriates General Fund dollars to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to implement the provisions of Legislative Bill 275 (109th Legislature, 1st Session, 2025).

What the bill does (plain language)

LB275A provides one-time General Fund appropriations to DHHS to carry out LB275. No funds are provided in FY2025‑26; the appropriations occur in FY2026‑27 and are targeted to two DHHS program line items (Program 33 and Program 354). The bill also specifies limits on how those funds may be used, including caps on salary expenditures and designation of funds as state aid where indicated.

Key provisions

  • Section 1 — Program 33 (DHHS)

    • Appropriates $0 from the General Fund for FY2025‑26 and $329,347 from the General Fund for FY2026‑27.
    • Limits total expenditures for permanent and temporary salaries and per diems from this appropriation to $0 for FY2025‑26 and $95,442 for FY2026‑27.

  • Section 2 — Program 354 (DHHS)

    • Appropriates $0 from the General Fund for FY2025‑26 and $629,165 from the General Fund for FY2026‑27.
    • Specifies that the $629,165 for FY2026‑27 is state aid and “shall only be used for such purpose.”
    • Prohibits using funds appropriated in this section for permanent and temporary salaries and per diems for state employees.

Fiscal impact (summary)

  • Total General Fund appropriations in FY2026‑27: $958,512 ($329,347 + $629,165).
  • No General Fund appropriation in FY2025‑26 (both line items $0).
  • Salary/per diem spending cap from Program 33 appropriation: $95,442 in FY2026‑27.
  • Program 354 funds are explicitly state aid and may not be used for employee salaries.

Who/what is affected

  • Department of Health and Human Services (Programs 33 and 354 within the DHHS budget).
  • Recipients of state aid created or expanded under LB275 (the underlying policy bill); LB275A supplies the funding necessary to implement LB275 beginning in FY2026‑27.
  • State General Fund fiscal plan (adds $958,512 in FY2026‑27 commitments).

Timeline and procedural notes

  • Introduced: May 6, 2025
  • Passed Final Reading: May 30, 2025 (27–21–1)
  • Presented to Governor: May 30, 2025
  • Approved by Governor: June 4, 2025
  • Funding becomes available in FY2026‑27; no FY2025‑26 funding was appropriated.

Additional note

LB275A is an implementing appropriation bill for LB275. This summary describes the financial and administrative provisions in LB275A only; details of the substantive policy changes authorized by LB275 are not included here.

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

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