The bill amends section 13-2706 of the Civic and Community Center Financing Act to modify the eligibility requirements for municipalities seeking grants of assistance. Specifically, it establishes that municipalities that have received funding under the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act or the Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act are ineligible for state assistance under the Civic and Community Center Financing Act for the same project. Additionally, it introduces a new eligibility criterion that requires municipalities to partner with a certified creative district to qualify for grants from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that in awarding grants, preference will be given to municipalities partnered with certified creative districts. It also allows the Nebraska Arts Council to set the minimum grant amount at no less than one hundred thousand dollars, with the department coordinating with the Council on this matter. The original section 13-2706 is repealed, indicating a complete overhaul of the previous eligibility criteria and grant awarding process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13-2706
Final Reading: 13-2706
Slip Law: 13-2706