LB380 LB380
2021 2021
LEGISLATIVE BILL 380
Approved by the Governor April 26, 2021
Introduced by Speaker Hilgers, 21; at the request of the Governor.
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations; to state intent; to define terms;
to make appropriations for the expenses of Nebraska State Government for the biennium ending June 30, 2023; to transfer funds; to provide duties;
to provide an operative date; and to declare an emergency.
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska,
Section 1. DEFINITION OF APPROPRIATION PERIOD.
For purposes of this act and any other legislative bill passed by the One Hundred Seventh Legislature, First or Second Session, which appropriates funds,
FY2020-21 means the period July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021; FY2021-22 means the period July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022; FY2022-23 means the period July
1, 2022, through June 30, 2023; FY2023-24 means the period July 1, 2023,
through June 30, 2024; and FY2024-25 means the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Sec. 2. APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE.
There are hereby appropriated, for FY2021-22 and FY2022-23, the sums set forth in this act to each agency for each program from the respective funds for the general operations of state government, postsecondary education, and state aid, except as otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 3. REAPPROPRIATION OF BALANCE, FY2021-22 to FY2022-23.
In addition to the appropriations set forth in this act, there are hereby reappropriated all unexpended appropriation balances existing on June 30, 2022,
for FY2022-23, to the respective agencies, programs, and funds listed in this act, except as otherwise provided in this act.
Sec. 4. CERTIFIED ENCUMBRANCES.
All certified encumbrance amounts on June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022, not otherwise reappropriated pursuant to this act, are hereby appropriated for FY2021-22 and FY2022-23, respectively, which amounts shall be in addition to
the amounts shown in this act.
Sec. 5. NEBRASKA ACCOUNTING SYSTEM MANUAL DEFINITIONS.
The definitions contained in the Nebraska Accounting System Manual, and any amendments thereto, on file with the Clerk of the Legislature, are hereby adopted by the Legislature as the definitions for this act, except as provided in sections 8 and 270 of this act.
Sec. 6. DRAWING AND PAYING WARRANTS.
The Director of Administrative Services shall draw warrants upon the proper fund in the state treasury for an amount not to exceed the appropriations set forth in this act upon presentation of proper documentation.
The State Treasurer shall pay the warrants out of the appropriate funds.
Sec. 7. BUDGET STATUS REPORTS.
All state agencies, boards, and commissions shall promptly establish their detailed Budget Status Reports at the budget subprogram level in the Nebraska Accounting System and adjust them as necessary during each fiscal year to
reflect the most current appropriations shown on the Allotment Status Report.
Sec. 8. It is the intent of the Legislature that state agencies may, at their discretion, utilize employee furloughs as a short-term means of
addressing budgetary shortfalls. Furlough is defined as placing an employee in
a temporary, nonduty, nonpay status because of the lack of funds. An intermittent furlough is a furlough action in which the nonduty, nonpay status occurs discontinuously over a period of time rather than consecutively. It is
further intended that furloughs shall not adversely affect the employee and employer health insurance premium contributions and service anniversary date,
nor shall leave earnings be prorated as a result of the furlough.
Sec. 9. AGENCY NO. 3 — LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
The Department of Administrative Services shall monitor the appropriations and expenditures for this agency for FY2021-22 and FY2022-23 according to the following program classifications:
No. 122 - Legislative Services No. 123 - Clerk of the Legislature No. 126 - Legislative Research No. 127 - Revisor of Statutes No. 129 - Legislative Audit No. 501 - Intergovernmental Cooperation No. 504 - Office of Public Counsel No. 638 - Fiscal and Program Analysis The budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of
Administrative Services shall have the authority to transfer appropriations and salary limits among the program classifications listed in this section as
directed by the Executive Board of the Legislative Council.
Sec. 10. AGENCY NO. 3 — LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Program No. 122 - Legislative Services
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FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 10,313,206 10,990,036
CASH FUND 95,000 95,000
FEDERAL FUND est. 39,270 39,270
PROGRAM TOTAL 10,447,476 11,124,306
SALARY LIMIT 7,790,647 8,139,514
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2021-22
$75,000 Cash Funds and for FY2022-23 $75,000 Cash Funds from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund for the purpose of ongoing health-related research and public policy development by the Health and Human Services Committee of the Legislature. Such funds may be used for, but shall not be limited to, hiring temporary legal research assistance, consulting and research contracts,
reimbursement for necessary and appropriate expenses incurred in connection with such research and policy development, and actual and necessary travel reimbursement for task forces and committees established to conduct health policy work.
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 11. AGENCY NO. 3 — LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Program No. 123 - Clerk of the Legislature FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 4,180,045 4,541,672
CASH FUND 68,440 68,440
PROGRAM TOTAL 4,248,485 4,610,112
SALARY LIMIT 3,282,121 3,538,517
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 12. AGENCY NO. 3 — LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Program No. 126 - Legislative Research FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 863,627 897,341
PROGRAM TOTAL 863,627 897,341
SALARY LIMIT 638,956 665,112
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 13. AGENCY NO. 3 — LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Program No. 127 - Revisor of Statutes FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 1,524,277 1,592,811
CASH FUND 75,000 75,000
PROGRAM TOTAL 1,599,277 1,667,811
SALARY LIMIT 1,231,418 1,285,363
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 14. AGENCY NO. 3 — LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Program No. 129 - Legislative Audit FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 781,635 817,120
PROGRAM TOTAL 781,635 817,120
SALARY LIMIT 578,447 606,097
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 15. AGENCY NO. 3 — LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Program No. 501 - Intergovernmental Cooperation
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GENERAL FUND 555,319 566,595
PROGRAM TOTAL 555,319 566,595
SALARY LIMIT -0- -0-
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 16. AGENCY NO. 3 — LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Program No. 504 - Office of Public Counsel FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 1,742,960 1,826,555
PROGRAM TOTAL 1,742,960 1,826,555
SALARY LIMIT 1,351,030 1,414,918
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 17. AGENCY NO. 3 — LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Program No. 638 - Fiscal and Program Analysis FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 1,735,956 1,856,906
PROGRAM TOTAL 1,735,956 1,856,906
SALARY LIMIT 1,495,402 1,593,178
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 18. AGENCY NO. 5 — SUPREME COURT
Program No. 52 - Operations FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 38,015,028 38,850,047
CASH FUND est. 2,939,163 2,960,872
FEDERAL FUND est. 528,088 540,402
PROGRAM TOTAL 41,482,279 42,351,321
SALARY LIMIT 28,110,213 28,672,418
The Department of Administrative Services shall monitor the appropriations and expenditures for this program according to the following program classifications:
No. 34 - Court Administration No. 40 - State Law Library No. 396 - County Court System No. 399 - District Court Reporters No. 405 - Court of Appeals The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
The budget division of the Department of Administrative Services shall administratively transfer General Fund appropriations or Salary Limits or both among Program Nos. 52, 67, 420, 434, 435, and 437 within Agency 5, upon written certification by the State Court Administrator that the Supreme Court has determined that such transfer is necessary for the efficient functioning of
statewide court operations and the proper administration of justice.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2021-22
$270,000 Cash Funds for dispute resolution state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose. There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2022-23 $270,000 Cash Funds for dispute resolution state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2021-22
$500,000 Cash Funds for parenting plan mediation for indigent and lower-income persons involved in Parenting Act cases, as state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose. There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2022-23 $500,000 Cash Funds for parenting plan mediation for indigent and lower-income persons involved in Parenting Act cases, as state aid, which shall only be used for such purpose.
Cash Fund expenditures for this program shall not be limited to the amounts shown.
Sec. 19. AGENCY NO. 5 — SUPREME COURT
Program No. 67 - Probation Services
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FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 32,056,614 32,780,371
CASH FUND est. 1,381,279 1,381,279
FEDERAL FUND est. 236,674 241,320
PROGRAM TOTAL 33,674,567 34,402,970
SALARY LIMIT 22,525,722 22,976,236
The Department of Administrative Services shall monitor the appropriations and expenditures for this program according to the following program classifications:
No. 397 - Statewide Probation No. 398 - Intensive Supervision Probation Cash Fund expenditures for this program shall not be limited to the amounts shown.
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 20. AGENCY NO. 5 — SUPREME COURT
Program No. 235 - State Probation Contractual Services FY2021-22 FY2022-23
CASH FUND est. 984,826 989,553
PROGRAM TOTAL 984,826 989,553
SALARY LIMIT est. 140,058 142,859
Cash Fund expenditures from this program shall be restricted to the State Probation Contractual Services Cash Fund.
The salary limitations for this program shall not be limited to the amounts shown.
Cash Fund expenditures for this program shall not be limited to the amounts shown.
Sec. 21. AGENCY NO. 5 — SUPREME COURT
Program No. 420 - State Specialized Court Operations FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 7,504,062 7,633,179
PROGRAM TOTAL 7,504,062 7,633,179
SALARY LIMIT 3,482,962 3,552,622
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
The supervision and management of the State Specialized Courts shall be
under the direct jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the State Court Administrator.
Sec. 22. AGENCY NO. 5 — SUPREME COURT
Program No. 434 - Office of Public Guardian FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 2,054,411 2,104,268
CASH FUND est. 18,000 18,000
PROGRAM TOTAL 2,072,411 2,122,268
SALARY LIMIT 1,581,009 1,612,629
Cash Fund expenditures for this program shall not be limited to the amounts shown.
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 23. AGENCY NO. 5 — SUPREME COURT
Program No. 435 - Probation Community Corrections FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 24,272,034 25,003,081
CASH FUND est. 6,625,800 6,625,800
PROGRAM TOTAL 30,897,834 31,628,881
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SALARY LIMIT 7,980,127 8,139,730
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Cash Fund expenditures for this program shall not be limited to the amounts shown.
Sec. 24. AGENCY NO. 5 — SUPREME COURT
Program No. 437 - Juvenile Justice FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 62,505,422 64,424,067
CASH FUND est. 25,000 25,000
PROGRAM TOTAL 62,530,422 64,449,067
SALARY LIMIT 14,087,720 14,369,475
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Cash Fund expenditures for this program shall not be limited to the amounts shown.
Sec. 25. AGENCY NO. 5 — SUPREME COURT
Program No. 570 - Court Automation FY2021-22 FY2022-23
CASH FUND est. 5,066,351 5,083,271
PROGRAM TOTAL 5,066,351 5,083,271
SALARY LIMIT 548,567 559,538
There is included in the appropriation to this program for FY2021-22 a retainer fee of up to $841,616 Cash Funds and for FY2022-23 a retainer fee of
up to $841,616 Cash Funds which shall be billed and paid in equal monthly installments to the Intergovernmental Data Services Program Revolving Fund for county automation expenses in lieu of standard central processing unit charges,
which shall only be used for such purpose. These retainer fee amounts shall not include pass-through charges for leased computers and printers, software maintenance costs, or county data conversion or interface costs. The annual retainer fee for both FY2021-22 and FY2022-23 shall be paid prior to the end of
each respective fiscal year.
Cash Fund expenditures for this program shall not be limited to the amounts shown.
Sec. 26. AGENCY NO. 7 — GOVERNOR
Program No. 18 - Governor's Policy Research Office FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 714,494 729,950
PROGRAM TOTAL 714,494 729,950
SALARY LIMIT 592,961 604,220
The unexpended General Fund appropriation balance existing on June 30,
2021, is hereby reappropriated.
Sec. 27. AGENCY NO. 7 — GOVERNOR
Program No. 21 - Office of the Governor FY2021-22 FY2022-23
GENERAL FUND 1,278,526 1,303,