This legislative bill amends various sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to define terms and adjust appropriations for the operation of state government for the fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. Key provisions include the establishment of specific appropriation periods, the reappropriation of unexpended balances, and the definition of salary limits for state employees. Notably, the bill increases the General Fund allocation for Medical Assistance under the Department of Health and Human Services from $1,000,583,595 to $1,059,760,230 for FY2024-25, while also adjusting federal fund estimates. It specifies that all General Fund appropriations existing on June 30, 2023, in excess of expended amounts will lapse unless otherwise provided, and emphasizes the importance of reporting on Medicaid expansion and nursing facility rates.

The bill also modifies appropriations for various state programs, including a significant reduction in the General Fund allocation for the Game and Parks Commission from $7,816,945 to $2,816,945 for FY2024-25, while increasing the Cash Fund allocation from $26,847,402 to $31,847,402. Additionally, the General Fund for the Department of Health and Human Services is decreased from $76,018,454 to $61,018,454 for FY2024-25. Changes to education-related programs include a decrease in the General Fund for the State Department of Education from $1,277,505,186 to $1,276,856,451, alongside an increase in the Cash Fund allocation from $327,902,759 to $406,837,413. The bill introduces new funding sources, such as $15,000,000 from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund, and makes various adjustments to funding for special education and other educational services, with an immediate effective date upon passage due to an emergency clause.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 90-562
Final Reading: 90-562
Slip Law: 90-562