This legislative bill appropriates funds for the payment of various claims against the State of Nebraska, including state settlements, indemnification claims, workers' compensation claims, and tort claims. The bill specifies the amounts to be paid to various beneficiaries, detailing claims such as $348,654.28 to Nebraska Press Advertising Service and $950,000.00 to Rembolt Ludtke, LLP, among others. The total appropriations amount to $2,576,827.57, with funding sourced from the General Fund and other specified funds. The bill also authorizes the Director of Administrative Services to draw warrants for these payments upon the presentation of proper vouchers.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for state agencies to write off certain accounts, with specific amounts approved by the State Claims Board for various departments, totaling $1,724,000.00. The act is declared an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.