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LB 847A

Appropriation Bill

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kathleen Kauth

Nebraska indefinitely postponed appropriation bill LB 847A, consolidating its unspecified state funding allocations into omnibus bill LB 1209 on March 26, 2026.

Clements motion to suspend the rules to allow for the A bills for LBs 759, 847, 901, 1101, and 1235, to be indefinitely postponed and for the appropriations for these bills to be contained in LB1209 prevailed
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Bill Summary · LB 847A

Legislative bill overview

LB 847A was an appropriation bill introduced in Nebraska by Senator Kathleen Kauth that would have allocated state funds for unspecified purposes. The bill was indefinitely postponed on March 26, 2026, after a motion to suspend rules and consolidate its appropriations into a different bill (LB 1209) prevailed.

Why is this important

Appropriation bills directly determine how state government funds are distributed and what programs or initiatives receive financial support. The consolidation of LB 847A into LB 1209 suggests the legislature determined that combining multiple funding measures into a single bill was more efficient, though this prevents individual scrutiny of each bill's specific spending priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency regarding specific appropriations: The bill summary does not specify which programs, agencies, or initiatives were slated to receive funding, making it difficult to assess whether the consolidation affected particular constituencies or priorities
  • Consolidation reducing individual accountability: Combining multiple appropriation bills into one omnibus measure may obscure which legislators support or oppose specific spending proposals
  • Limited public record: The indefinite postponement prevents this bill from becoming law independently, eliminating it as a standalone funding mechanism that could be referenced or modified separately

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

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