This bill amends section 81-3725 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the provisions related to innovative tourism grants. It introduces a new subsection that outlines the commission's responsibility to prioritize cities or villages with a creative district when awarding these grants, and it specifies that up to five hundred thousand dollars may be awarded to such entities each fiscal year. The bill also clarifies the types of tourism and visitor promotion services eligible for funding, emphasizing that grants should not be used for equipment or capital facility development.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing framework for marketing assistance grants, requiring applicants to provide detailed plans that demonstrate the potential for attracting out-of-state visitors and generating press coverage. It establishes a technical review committee to evaluate grant applications and mandates that recipients submit a final report detailing event attendance and the impact of the funds used. The original section 81-3725 is repealed, consolidating the updated provisions into a single, revised statute.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-3725