Nebraska lawmakers have introduced several more budget bills in response to the projected $334 million state budget shortfall.

Five bills were introduced Thursday morning, the second day of the Legislature's special session.

At least two of the bills could make it harder to balance the budget, because they would block cuts Gov. Dave Heineman has proposed.

One from state Sen. Brenda Council of Omaha would prevent Heineman's proposed transfer of $3 million from the job training fund.

Another bill backed by a group of 14 senators would prevent the transfer of money from funds farmers pay to help research and promote their crops. Heineman's proposal includes dipping into the corn, sorghum and wheat funds for about $750,000.