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NE LB1021
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ibach
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AI Summary
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Amends the nameplate capacity tax on renewable energy generation facilities, setting the rate at $3,518 per megawatt of total commissioned capacity annually
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Beginning January 1, 2027, penalties for late filing, failure to pay, or underpayment (5% per quarter overdue, capped at $10,000) will be credited to the Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division Cash Fund
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Requires the Department of Revenue to retain 3% of tax, interest, and penalty proceeds for administrative costs before distributing the remainder to county treasurers
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Prohibits counties from retaining any revenue collected under the nameplate capacity tax for administrative purposes
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Removes provision that prevented the Department of Revenue from retaining or allocating collected revenue to or from the General Fund
Legislative Description
Change provisions related to penalties, proceeds, and distributed revenue of the nameplate capacity tax
Last Action
Notice of hearing for February 19, 2026
2/11/2026