Lawmakers advance second budget bill to final round of debate after first stalls

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 918

Last Updated: 1 day, 10 hours ago

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LINCOLN — Hours after the first piece of Nebraska’s two-year budget adjustments hit a roadblock in the Legislature, the second piece of the puzzle advanced to a final round of floor debate.

Lawmakers advanced Legislative Bill 1072 in a 35-12 vote Thursday night. The bill deals with statutory changes needed to enact approved budget adjustments, including a collection of cash fund sweeps.

An amendment from State Sen. Rob Clements of Elmwood, chair of the Appropriations …

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