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 bill also authorizes the Director of Administrative Services to draw warrants for these payments upon the presentation of proper vouchers.
Additionally, the bill allows certain state agencies to write off specific accounts as approved by the State Claims Board, with amounts ranging from approximately $14,000 to over $1.4 million for various departments. The act is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval.