LB1124

Nebraska LB1124 increases the cigarette tax and changes how the proceeds are distributed.

Nebraska LB1124 increases the cigarette tax and changes how the proceeds are distributed. The bill raises the tax on cigarettes and allocates the proceeds to various funds, including the General Fund, the Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund, the Health and Human Services Cash Fund, the Building Renewal Allocation Fund, the Nebraska Public Safety Communication System Cash Fund, and the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund. The bill also states the intent to use a portion of the cigarette tax revenue for Medicaid purposes. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.