Appropriations chair outlines $125.6M shortfall as committee unveils LB10‑71 amendment

Mar 9, 2026

Senator Clemens, chair of the Appropriations Committee, told the Legislature that LB10‑71 is the main budget adjustment bill and that committee work and transfers have reduced a $646 million projected shortfall to about $125.6 million; he said the committee will use select‑file amendments and possible revenue measures to close the gap.

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Senator Clemens, chair of the Appropriations Committee, opened floor debate on LB10‑71 by describing it as the main budget adjustment bill for the year and laying out the process the committee used to address a large revenue shortfall.

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