This bill appropriates funds from the General Fund and other state treasury funds for the payment of various claims against the State of Nebraska. It includes specific amounts for state settlements, indemnification claims, workers' compensation claims, and tort claims that have been settled by the Attorney General or the State Claims Board and require legislative approval for payment. Notable appropriations include $348,654.28 for a miscellaneous claim against the state, $280,932.50 for a line of duty claim, and $1,446,454.12 for tort claims, among others. The total appropriations amount to $1,195,691.75 for state settlements, $827,500.00 for indemnification claims, $1,260,000.00 for workers' compensation claims, and $1,446,454.12 for tort claims.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the Director of Administrative Services to draw warrants for the specified amounts upon the presentation of proper vouchers and requires beneficiaries to file a receipt and release in full before payment is made. It also allows state agencies to write off certain accounts as approved by the State Claims Board, with specific amounts listed for various departments. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.