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LB 1008

Change provisions relating to the amount of relief granted under the School District Property Tax Relief Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Brandt

LB 1008 modifies Nebraska's School District Property Tax Relief Act by changing relief amounts granted to property owners, affecting tax burdens and school funding.

Notice of hearing for February 19, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 1008

Legislative bill overview

LB 1008 modifies Nebraska's School District Property Tax Relief Act by adjusting the relief amounts provided to property owners. The bill changes how much tax relief is granted under this existing program, though the specific dollar amounts or percentage changes are not detailed in the available legislative actions. This represents a fiscal adjustment to a tax relief mechanism already in place for school district property taxes.

Why is this important

Property tax relief affects both individual homeowners' tax burdens and school district funding levels, making this a consequential fiscal policy decision. Changes to relief amounts can either expand tax benefits to residents or reduce costs to the state budget, depending on which direction the adjustment moves. The outcome impacts the balance between residential property tax affordability and education funding stability.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether the relief adjustment adequately addresses property tax concerns or merely provides cosmetic changes to an underfunded program
  • The fiscal impact on state budget versus local school district revenues, and whether changes shift costs between these funding sources
  • Whether modifications benefit all property classes equitably or disproportionately favor certain taxpayer groups (agricultural land, residential, commercial)

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

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