This bill amends several sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to update the Civic and Community Center Financing Act and the Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grant Program. Key changes include redefining terms such as "historic building or district" to include "property" and specifying that it must be determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The bill also introduces provisions for the demolition of "substandard and abandoned commercial" properties, replacing the previous term "dilapidated commercial property." Additionally, it establishes new requirements for grant applications, including the need for documentation of preservation strategies agreed upon with the State Historic Preservation Officer.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the funding structure for grants, allowing for varying amounts based on the population of the applicant city or village, and emphasizes that grants cannot exceed fifty percent of the project cost. It also mandates that any facility receiving a grant must not be sold for at least five years after the award. The Revitalize Rural Nebraska Fund is created to support these initiatives, with provisions for covering costs incurred by the State Historic Preservation Officer. The original sections of the statutes being amended are repealed to reflect these updates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13-2703, 13-2704.01, 13-2705, 19-1201, 19-1202, 19-1204