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NE LB778
NE LB778Change grant eligibility provisions under the Civic and Community Center Financing Act
summary
Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Civic and Community Center Financing Act; to amend section 13-2706, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to change eligibility requirements and authorized amounts for grants of assistance; and to repeal the original section.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Civic and Community Center Financing Act by changing the eligibility requirements and authorized amounts for grants of assistance. Specifically, for the period between July 1, 2027, and June 30, 2028, municipalities will be eligible for grants only if they are not prohibited by other provisions of the act and will receive preference if they are partnered with a certified creative district, which is a creative district certified under a specific state statute. The bill also allows the department to award grants in amounts set by the Nebraska Arts Council, with a minimum of $100,000, and repeals the original section of the law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63172 |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB778.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB778 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB778_20260129-132148.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB778.pdf |
| Kauth FA407 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA407.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB778.pdf |
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