This bill amends sections 81-12,146 and 81-12,147 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the Site and Building Development Fund. It includes provisions for the appropriation of funds from the General Fund to support large shovel-ready commercial and industrial sites, with an intent to transfer five million dollars for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24. Additionally, it allocates five hundred thousand dollars for a comprehensive study to identify and evaluate potential large commercial and industrial sites in Nebraska, with a focus on super sites and mega sites. The study aims to assess infrastructure needs and workforce availability to attract major investments.
Furthermore, the bill introduces a new grant provision for food distribution, specifically a one hundred thousand dollar grant to a nonprofit organization in counties with populations between one hundred thousand and three hundred thousand. It also harmonizes existing provisions and repeals the original sections of the law. The amendments aim to bolster economic development and support various sectors, including advanced manufacturing and clean energy, while addressing food distribution needs in specific counties.