PREPARED BY: Shelly Glaser
LB 496 DATE PREPARED: February 21, 2025
PHONE: 402-471-0052
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 following the Legislative Fiscal Analyst Estimate.
LB496 amends Nebraska §60 -6,111 to adopt new protections for the riding or leading of livestock on or across highways. The bill
defines livestock as a horse, mule, donkey, cattle, swine, sheep, or goat. Specific rules for motor vehicle operators who come upon
livestock being led on highways are stated as follows:
1. Drivers must use caution when approaching or passing people herding livestock;
2. Promptly stop if the livestock handler raises a hand as a distress signal (unless stopping would cause an accident) ;
3. Turn off their vehicle's engine if requested by the livestock handler; and
4. Yield the right of way to livestock on the highway.
The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have both indicated no fiscal impact.
There is no basis to disagree with these estimates of no fiscal impact.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES STATE BUDGET DIVISION: REVIEW OF AGENCY & POLT. SUB. RESPONSE
LB: 496 AM: AGENCY/POLT. SUB: State Patrol
REVIEWED BY: Jacob Leaver DATE: 2/4/2025 PHONE: (402) 471-4173
COMMENTS: Concur with the State Patrol’s estimate of no fiscal impact as a result of LB 496.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES STATE BUDGET DIVISION: REVIEW OF AGENCY & POLT. SUB. RESPONSE
LB: 496 AM: AGENCY/POLT. SUB: Department of Motor Vehicles
REVIEWED BY: Joe Massey DATE: 1/28/2025 PHONE: (402) 471-4181
COMMENTS: Concur with the Department of Motor Vehicles assessment of no fiscal impact from LB 496.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ST ATE BUDGET DIVISION: REVIEW OF AGENCY & POLT. SUB. RESPONSE
LB: 496 AM: AGENCY/POLT. SUB: : Nebraska Department of Transportation
REVIEWED BY: Joe Massey DATE: 2/21/2025 PHONE: (402) 471-4181
COMMENTS: Nebraska Department of Transportation’s assessment of no net fiscal impact from LB 496 appears
reasonable.
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(1) 496 FISCAL NOTE
State Agency OR Political Subdivision Name:
(2)
Department of Motor Vehicles
Prepared by:
(3) Bart Moore Date Prepared:
(4)
January 23, 2025 Phone:
(5)
402-471-3902
ESTIMATE PROVIDED BY STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
EXPENDITURES REVENUE EXPENDITURES REVENUE
GENERAL FUNDS
CASH FUNDS
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OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS
Explanation of Estimate:
No Fiscal Impact
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BREAKDOWN BY MAJOR O BJECTS 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……………………………… .....
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(1) 496 FISCAL NOTE
State Agency OR Political Subdivision Name:
(2)
Nebraska State Patrol
Prepared by:
(3) Carol Aversman Date Prepared:
(4)
01/29/2025 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……………………………… .....
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(1) 496 FISCAL NOTE
State Agency OR Political Subdivision Name:
(2)
Nebraska Department of Transportation
Prepared by:
(3) Jenessa Boynton Date Prepared:
(4)
2/19/2025 Phone:
(5)
402-479-4691
ESTIMATE PROVIDED BY STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
EXPENDITURES REVENUE EXPENDITURES REVENUE
GENERAL FUNDS
CASH FUNDS
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OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS
Explanation of Estimate:
LB496 proposes for additional measures to be taken by motorist when approaching or passing any per son
leading or herding livestock on the highway. In addition, the bill would require a motorist to promptly stop the
motor vehicle if a distressed signal of raising a hand is provided by the person leading the livestock or turn off
the motor vehicle at requested of the person leading the livestock.
No fiscal impact is anticipated to the Department .
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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……………………………… .....