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NE LB1021

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ibach

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the nameplate capacity tax on renewable energy generation facilities, setting the rate at $3,518 per megawatt of total commissioned capacity annually

  • 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

  • Requires the Department of Revenue to retain 3% of tax, interest, and penalty proceeds for administrative costs before distributing the remainder to county treasurers

  • Prohibits counties from retaining any revenue collected under the nameplate capacity tax for administrative purposes

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Revenue1/15/2026

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