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LB 952

Create the Supreme Court Operations Cash Fund and terminate the Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund and the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Myron Dorn

Nebraska bill consolidates supreme court funding by creating one operations fund while eliminating separate funds for court reports and child advocacy services.

Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 952

Legislative bill overview

LB 952 consolidates Nebraska's judicial funding by creating a new Supreme Court Operations Cash Fund while terminating two existing funds: the Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund and the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund. The bill essentially reorganizes how money is allocated and tracked for supreme court operations and related judicial services.

Why is this important

This bill affects how Nebraska funds critical judicial functions and services for vulnerable populations. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) work with abused and neglected children in court proceedings, so consolidating their funding structure could impact service delivery. Budget reorganization can either streamline operations or create gaps if resources aren't properly transferred.

Potential points of contention

  • CASA services impact: Terminating a dedicated CASA fund could potentially reduce visibility and priority for child advocacy services, or conversely, could ensure more stable funding if integrated into broader operations
  • Supreme Court Reports funding: Eliminating a separate fund for court reports may affect documentation and public access to judicial records if not adequately maintained in the consolidated structure
  • Administrative clarity: Consolidation could improve efficiency or create confusion about resource allocation if stakeholders aren't clear on how the new fund operates

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

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