The bill amends section 81-3725 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the provisions related to innovative tourism grants. It establishes a program for marketing assistance grants aimed at communities and organizations hosting significant national or international events in Nebraska, which are expected to attract out-of-state visitors and generate positive press coverage. The bill outlines the requirements for applicants, including documentation of expected visitor numbers, marketing plans, and methodologies for tracking the impact of their efforts.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new framework for innovative tourism grants, which can be awarded to communities or organizations that promote tourism and visitor services. The commission is authorized to award up to five hundred thousand dollars in innovative tourism grants to any city or village each fiscal year. The bill also mandates the formation of a technical review committee to evaluate grant applications and requires recipients to submit a final report detailing event attendance and the use of funds. The original section 81-3725 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-3725
Final Reading: 81-3725
Slip Law: 81-3725