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 General Fund appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services from $1,004,665,399 to $1,059,760,230 for FY2024-25, while decreasing estimated Federal Funds from $2,075,656,145 to $2,038,851,129. It also outlines funding allocations for various programs, emphasizing the importance of monitoring expenditures and reporting on Medicaid expansion.

Significant changes in appropriations are made across several state departments, including the Game and Parks Commission and the State Department of Education. The General Fund allocation for the Game and Parks Commission is reduced from $7,816,945 to $2,816,945, while the Cash Fund allocation increases from $26,847,402 to $31,847,402. The State Department of Education sees a slight reduction in its General Fund allocation from $1,277,505,186 to $1,276,856,451, but an increase in Cash Fund allocation from $327,902,759 to $406,837,413, raising total program funding for education from $1,937,309,621 to $2,015,595,540. The bill also reduces the transfer from the State Department of Education Improvement Grant Fund to the Education Future Fund from $5,000,000 to $2,000,000, and is set to take effect immediately upon passage due to an emergency declaration.

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