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NE LB1153

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danielle Conrad

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • State Settlement Cash Fund terminates on July 1, 2026, with remaining funds distributed by the State Treasurer according to a new allocation formula

  • Beginning July 1, 2026, Consumer Protection Act recoveries will be distributed: 96% to common schools, 1% each to Legal Education for Public Service and Rural Practice Loan Repayment Assistance Fund, Financial Literacy Cash Fund, University of Nebraska tenant assistance project, and UNMC pediatric cancer research

  • State Settlement Trust Fund continues only for funds held in trust where specific benefits accrue to specific individuals, organizations, or governments

  • Removes several obsolete transfer provisions from prior years (2013, 2018, 2019) totaling approximately $4.6 million in previously directed transfers

  • Declared an emergency, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to recovery under the Consumer Protection Act, provide a termination date for the State Settlement Cash Fund and for distribution of money in the fund, and change provisions relating to the State Settlement Trust Fund

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 05, 2026

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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