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Senate advances LB48 after floor debate over pilot program funding and sunset language
Summary
Senators advanced LB48 (and its A-portion) to engrossing after floor debate that highlighted disputes over whether the bill contains a sunset, how the fiscal note treats per‑center funding and permissible administrative costs, and whether the state can afford the program now.
Lincoln — The Nebraska Legislature advanced LB48 to E & R engrossing after a floor debate that centered on whether the measure — described by its sponsor as a pilot program — includes a sunset date and how much the program will cost.
Senator Tiffany McKinney, the bill’s sponsor, asked colleagues for a green vote on LB48. Opponents including Senator John Von Gillern and Senator Tim Anderson raised technical and fiscal questions before the bill advanced.
Senator Von Gillern said the bill is “labeled to be a pilot program for 5 years, but nowhere in the bill is there a sunset date.” He…
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