LB526

Provide powers and duties for public power districts related to cryptocurrency mining operations

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Nebraska LB526 provides powers and duties for public power districts related to cryptocurrency mining operations.

Nebraska LB526 defines cryptocurrency mining and cryptocurrency mining operations. It allows public power districts to require direct payments or letters of credit from cryptocurrency mining operations for infrastructure upgrades necessitated by such operations and to impose terms and conditions on such operations. The bill also imposes an excise tax of two and one-half cents per kilowatt hour on the energy used by cryptocurrency mining operations.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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Calendar

Feb 12, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

1:30 PM

Revenue Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Legislature

Approved by Governor on May 20, 2025

May 14, 2025

Legislature

Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0

May 14, 2025

Legislature

President/Speaker signed