PREPARED BY: Mikayla Findlay
LB 257 DATE PREPARED: January 24, 2025
PHONE: 402-471-0062
Revision: 00
FISCAL NOTE
LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ANALYST ESTIMATE
ESTIMATE OF FISCAL IMPACT – STATE AGENCIES (See narrative for political subdivision estimates)
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
EXPENDITURES REVENUE EXPENDITURES REVENUE
GENERAL FUNDS
CASH FUNDS
FEDERAL FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS
Any Fiscal Notes received from state agencies and political subdivisions are attached f ollowing the Legislative Fiscal Analyst Estimate.
This bill amends provisions related to the Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact to create a licensing pathway for
marriage and family therapists from other states. Additional work would be required by the Depart ment of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) within Program 178 – Professional Licensure however the costs would be recouped through newly assessed fees. Minimal
fiscal impact to DHHS.
Applicants would be subject to criminal background check by Nebraska State Patrol. The current rate for a criminal background check
by fingerprinting is $45.25. If required, the fee would be paid by the applicant. There is no fiscal impact to NSP.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES STATE BUDGET DIVISION: REVIEW OF AGENCY & POLT. SUB. RESPONSE
LB: 257 AM: AGENCY/POLT. SUB: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
REVIEWED BY: Ann Linneman DATE: 2 -5-2025 PHONE: (402) 471-4180
COMMENTS: Concur with the Nebraska Department of Education’s assessment of no fiscal impact.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES STATE BUDGET DIVISION: REVIEW OF AGENCY & POLT. SUB. RESPONSE
LB: 257 AM: AGENCY/POLT. SUB: Nebraska State Patrol
REVIEWED BY: Ann Linneman DATE: 1 -24-2025 PHONE: (402) 471-4180
COMMENTS: Concur with the Nebraska State Patrol’s assessment of no fiscal impact.
LB (1) 257 FISCAL NOTE 2025
ESTIMATE PROVIDED BY STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
State Agency or Political Subdivision Name:(2) Department of Health and Human Services
Prepared by: (3) John Meals Date Prepared 2-4-25 Phone: (5) 471-6719
FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
EXPENDITURES REVENUE EXPENDITURES REVENUE
GENERAL FUNDS
CASH FUNDS
FEDERAL FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS $0 $0 $0 $0
Return by date specified or 72 hours prior to public hearing, whichever is earlier.
Explanation of Estimate:
There is no fiscal impact to the Department of Health and Human Services.
MAJOR OBJECTS OF EXPENDITURE
PERSONAL SERVICES:
NUMBER OF POSITIONS 2025-2026 2026-2027
POSITION TITLE 25-26 26-27 EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES
Benefits...............................................................................................................................
Operating............................................................................................................................
Travel..................................................................................................................................
Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................................
Aid......................................................................................................................................
Capital Improvements.........................................................................................................
TOTAL............................................................................................................
$0 $0
Please complete ALL (5) blanks in the first three lines. 2025
LB
(1) 257 FISCAL NOTE
State Agency OR Political Subdivision Name:
(2)
Nebraska State Patrol
Prepared by:
(3) Carol Aversman Date Prepared:
(4)
01/21/2025 Phone:
(5)
402-471-4545
ESTIMATE PROVIDED BY STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
EXPENDITURES REVENUE EXPENDITURES REVENUE
GENERAL FUNDS
CASH FUNDS
FEDERAL FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS
Explanation of Estimate:
NO FISCAL IMPACT
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BREAKDOWN BY MAJOR OBJECTS OF EXPENDITURE
Personal Services:
POSITION TITLE
NUMBER OF POSITIONS
25-26 26-27
2025-26
EXPENDITURES
2026-27
EXPENDITURES
Benefits………………………………...……
Operating…………………………...……….
Travel………………………………………..
Capital outlay…………………...…………..
Aid…………………………………………...
Capital improvements……………………...
TOTAL……………………………… .....