StateNebraska

LB 1174: Change provisions related to reports of condition under the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act and provide for a remittance transfer tax

Kathleen KauthIntroduced

LB 1174 status: Introduced — Indefinitely postponed (updated Apr 17, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score40/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

A proposed Nebraska law would change two things for companies that move money (like wire transfer services): 1. **New reporting rules:** It changes how these companies report their financial health to the state. 2. **New tax:** It creates a tax on money sent out of the state.

Key analysis

Constitutionality60%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion40%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material direct effect identified

Risks

  • No material direct effect identified

Economy

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Potential for increased state tax revenue

Risks

  • Increased costs for money transfer services
  • Potential disincentive for legal remittance channels

Society

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Enhanced regulatory oversight of financial transmitters

Risks

  • Disproportionate financial burden on migrant workers and low-income families
  • Reduced disposable income for remittance users
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on summary abstract only, lacking specific tax rate details or reporting definitions

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Indefinitely postponed

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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