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LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION
LEGISLATIVE BILL 817
Introduced by Arch, 14; at the request of the Governor.
Read first time January 25, 2023
Committee: Appropriations
1 A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to appropriations; to define terms; to
2 appropriate funds for capital construction and property acquisition
3 as prescribed; to state intent; to require program statements and a
4 request for funding; to provide an operative date; and to declare an
5 emergency.
6 Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska,
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1 Section 1. DEFINITION OF APPROPRIATION PERIOD.
2 For purposes of this act and any other legislative bill passed by
3 the One Hundred Eighth Legislature, First or Second Session, which
4 appropriates funds, FY2022-23 means the period July 1, 2022, through June
5 30, 2023, FY2023-24 means the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024,
6 FY2024-25 means the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, FY2025-26
7 means the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and FY2026-27 means
8 the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
9 Sec. 2. APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE.
10 There are hereby appropriated, for FY2023-24 and FY2024-25, the sums
11 set forth in this act to each agency for each program from the respective
12 funds for capital construction projects, land acquisition, lease-purchase
13 arrangements, and major equipment acquisition, except as otherwise
14 appropriated.
15 Sec. 3. REAPPROPRIATION OF BALANCE, FY2023-24 to FY2024-25.
16 In addition to the appropriations set forth in this act, there are
17 hereby reappropriated all unexpended appropriation balances existing on
18 June 30, 2024, for FY2024-25 to the respective agencies, programs, and
19 funds listed in this act, except as otherwise provided in this act.
20 Sec. 4. NEBRASKA ACCOUNTING SYSTEM MANUAL DEFINITIONS.
21 The definitions contained in the Nebraska Accounting System Manual,
22 and any amendments thereto, on file with the Clerk of the Legislature are
23 hereby adopted by the Legislature as the definitions for this act.
24 Sec. 5. DRAWING AND PAYING WARRANTS.
25 The Director of Administrative Services shall draw warrants upon the
26 proper fund in the state treasury for an amount not to exceed the
27 appropriations set forth in this act upon presentation of proper
28 documentation. The State Treasurer shall pay the warrants out of the
29 appropriate funds.
30 Sec. 6. It is the intent of the Legislature that the appropriations
31 for capital facilities follow an orderly and reasonable process based
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1 upon defined and documented need and an analysis of the utilization of
2 existing facilities.
3 The biennial appropriations contained in this act covering FY2023-24
4 and FY2024-25, which have been designated for planning, require from the
5 agency a complete program statement prepared in accordance with the
6 Procedural Manual for Capital Construction Projects as approved by the
7 state building division of the Department of Administrative Services.
8 Projects directly related to program continuation such as fire and life
9 safety, maintenance, utility improvements, handicapped access, and master
10 planning require a statement of needs prepared in accordance with the
11 manual. An appropriation for drawings and construction may be recommended
12 only after submission of an acceptable program statement or statement of
13 needs on or before September 15 to the state building division, the
14 budget division of the Department of Administrative Services, and the
15 Legislative Fiscal Analyst.
16 Program statements that have been submitted prior to FY2023-24 shall
17 be updated if necessary and resubmitted during the period July 1, 2023,
18 to September 1, 2023. Program statements that have been submitted prior
19 to FY2024-25 shall be updated if necessary and resubmitted during the
20 period July 1, 2024, to September 1, 2024, by agency priority. Such
21 priority shall be subject to final modification by the governing
22 authority of each agency on or before September 15, 2024.
23 Sec. 7. It is the intent of the Legislature that agencies should
24 construct or renovate facilities in such a manner as to provide the
25 greatest cost-effective energy savings possible. Design criteria
26 emphasizing efficiency, functionality, and energy conservation shall be
27 reflected in program statements, schematic design documents, design
28 development documents, and construction documents. The state building
29 division of the Department of Administrative Services and the Department
30 of Environment and Energy shall provide technical assistance to the state
31 agencies, upon request, to assist them in providing for energy-efficient
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1 new or renovated facilities.
2 Sec. 8. AGENCY NO. 27 — DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
3 Program No. 901 - Facility Improvements
4 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
5 CASH FUND 15,000,000 15,000,000 -0-
6 PROGRAM TOTAL 15,000,000 15,000,000 -0-
7 The Department of Transportation is hereby authorized to prepare
8 program statements on and design and build the following projects:
9 Facility improvements — Kearney maintenance facility
10 Facility improvements — Minden maintenance facility
11 Facility improvements — Falls City maintenance facility
12 Facility improvements — Omaha wash bay
13 Facility improvements — Fremont wash bay
14 Facility improvements — 1600 ROW building
15 Facility improvements — Statewide Projects
16 Sec. 9. AGENCY NO. 31 — MILITARY DEPARTMENT
17 Program No. 913 - 1776 Readiness Center Remodel
18 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
19 NEBRASKA CAPITAL
20 CONSTRUCTION FUND 396,500 -0- -0-
21 FEDERAL FUND est. 396,500 -0- -0-
22 PROGRAM TOTAL 793,000 -0- -0-
23 The Military Department is hereby authorized to continue with the
24 design, planning, and construction related to remodeling the kitchen
25 facilities at the 1776 Readiness Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
26 Sec. 10. AGENCY NO. 31 — MILITARY DEPARTMENT
27 Program No. 927 - Federal-State Match Construction Projects
28 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
29 NEBRASKA CAPITAL
30 CONSTRUCTION FUND 3,479,125 2,351,255 -0-
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1 FEDERAL FUND est. 3,971,375 3,170,505 -0-
2 PROGRAM TOTAL 7,450,500 5,521,760 -0-
3 The Military Department is hereby authorized to engage in various
4 military master capital project agreements with the National Guard
5 Bureau, including projects at the Omaha Readiness Center, the Penterman
6 Readiness Center, the Lincoln Readiness Center, the McCook Readiness
7 Center, and the Wahoo Readiness Center.
8 Sec. 11. AGENCY NO. 33 — GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION
9 Program No. 900 - State Park System Facility Improvements
10 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
11 CASH FUND 925,000 925,000 -0-
12 PROGRAM TOTAL 925,000 925,000 -0-
13 The Game and Parks Commission is hereby authorized to develop new,
14 maintain, and improve boating facilities and fishing access amenities.
15 Sec. 12. AGENCY NO. 33 — GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION
16 Program No. 901 - State Parks Facilities Deferred Maintenance
17 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
18 CASH FUND 4,175,000 4,175,000 -0-
19 PROGRAM TOTAL 4,175,000 4,175,000 -0-
20 The Game and Parks Commission is hereby authorized to make deferred
21 repairs and maintenance improvements at facilities in the state park
22 system and replace and upgrade facilities in the state park system with
23 the appropriation to this program.
24 Sec. 13. AGENCY NO. 33 — GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION
25 Program No. 969 - Improvements to State Recreation Areas
26 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
27 CASH FUND 500,000 500,000 -0-
28 PROGRAM TOTAL 500,000 500,000 -0-
29 The Game and Parks Commission is hereby authorized to make state
30 recreation area improvements statewide with the appropriation to this
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1 program.
2 It is intended that the following projects be undertaken with funds
3 appropriated to this program for FY2023-24:
4 Area improvements to implement master plan — Lake McConaughy and
5 Lake Ogallala State Recreation Areas $500,000
6 It is intended that the following projects be undertaken with funds
7 appropriated to this program for FY2024-25:
8 Area improvements to implement master plan — Lake McConaughy and
9 Lake Ogallala State Recreation Areas $500,000
10 Sec. 14. AGENCY NO. 33 — GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION
11 Program No. 975 - Emergency Repairs - Parks
12 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
13 CASH FUND 750,000 750,000 -0-
14 PROGRAM TOTAL 750,000 750,000 -0-
15 The Game and Parks Commission is hereby authorized to make emergency
16 repairs statewide to facilities in the state park system with the
17 appropriation to this program.
18 Sec. 15. AGENCY NO. 33 — GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION
19 Program No. 981 - Aquatic Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
20 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
21 CASH FUND 3,000,000 3,000,000 -0-
22 PROGRAM TOTAL 3,000,000 3,000,000 -0-
23 The Game and Parks Commission is hereby authorized to enhance and
24 rehabilitate aquatic habitat statewide with the appropriation to this
25 program.
26 Sec. 16. AGENCY NO. 33 — GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION
27 It is the intent of the Legislature that the Game and Parks
28 Commission shall apply for and make maximum use of federal funding on all
29 capital construction projects which are eligible for such assistance. It
30 is the intent of the Legislature that all funds appropriated to the Game
31 and Parks Commission for capital construction projects shall only be
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1 spent for the purpose of the original appropriation.
2 Sec. 17. AGENCY NO. 46 — DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
3 Program No. 905 - Correctional Facilities: Site Selection and
4 Planning
5 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
6 NEBRASKA CAPITAL
7 CONSTRUCTION FUND 70,000,000 120,083,000 145,000,000
8 PROGRAM TOTAL 70,000,000 120,083,000 145,000,000
9 The Department of Correctional Services is hereby authorized to
10 continue the process of acquiring property for, designing, constructing,
11 and developing a new multi-custody-level correctional facility with
12 capacity to house approximately one thousand five hundred twelve inmates,
13 with a mix of maximum, medium, and minimum custody beds, including site
14 selection and an option to purchase.
15 Sec. 18. AGENCY NO. 46 — DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
16 Program No. 913 - Security System Upgrades
17 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
18 NEBRASKA CAPITAL
19 CONSTRUCTION FUND 2,500,000 2,500,000 -0-
20 PROGRAM TOTAL 2,500,000 2,500,000 -0-
21 The Department of Correctional Services is hereby authorized to
22 upgrade security system components at various Department of Correctional
23 Services facilities statewide, including, but not limited to: Replacement
24 of door controls and perimeter detection systems, upgrade of existing
25 video equipment, and upgrade and replacement of security camera systems.
26 Sec. 19. AGENCY NO. 46 — DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
27 Program No. 914 - Infrastructure and Maintenance
28 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
29 NEBRASKA CAPITAL
30 CONSTRUCTION FUND 4,000,000 4,000,000 -0-
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1 PROGRAM TOTAL 4,000,000 4,000,000 -0-
2 The Department of Correctional Services is hereby authorized to
3 undertake various high priority infrastructure and maintenance projects
4 related to facility roofing, electrical, boiler/chiller/HVAC, fire and
5 life safety, and other needs, which projects the Task Force for Building
6 Renewal is unable to fully address.
7 Sec. 20. AGENCY NO. 46 — DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
8 Program No. 929 - Agency-wide Fire Alarm Replacement
9 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
10 NEBRASKA CAPITAL
11 CONSTRUCTION FUND 13,132,343 -0- 8,030,000
12 PROGRAM TOTAL 13,132,343 -0- 8,030,000
13 The Department of Correctional Services is hereby authorized to
14 proceed with the design, planning, and replacement of the fire alarm
15 systems in the state correctional facilities.
16 Sec. 21. AGENCY NO. 47 — NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
17 COMMISSION
18 Program No. 908 - Tower Lighting Project
19 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
20 NEBRASKA CAPITAL
21 CONSTRUCTION FUND -0- 280,000 -0-
22 PROGRAM TOTAL -0- 280,000 -0-
23 The Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission is hereby
24 authorized to replace the tower lighting system at KRNE Merriman and
25 K33AC Pawnee City.
26 Sec. 22. AGENCY NO. 47 — NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
27 COMMISSION
28 Program No. 930 - Remote Production Truck Trailer
29 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 FUTURE
30 NEBRASKA CAPITAL
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