This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska and the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, to update provisions related to the Civic and Community Center Financing Act and the Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grant Program. Key changes include the definition of "historic building or district," which now refers to a "property" rather than a "building," and includes criteria for eligibility based on the State Historic Preservation Officer's determinations. The bill also introduces new provisions for grant applications, allowing for assistance in the demolition of substandard and abandoned commercial properties, and specifies that the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment will prioritize applications from smaller cities and villages.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Revitalize Rural Nebraska Fund, which will support the grant program and cover costs incurred by the State Historic Preservation Officer. It allows for no limit on the amount awarded to each applicant, provided funds are available, and emphasizes the importance of matching funds from the cities or villages applying for grants. The bill repeals the original sections of the statutes that are being amended, ensuring that the new provisions take effect.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13-2703, 13-2704.01, 13-2705, 19-1201, 19-1202, 19-1204
Final Reading: 13-2703, 13-2704.01, 13-2705, 19-1201, 19-1202, 19-1204
Slip Law: 13-2703, 13-2704.01, 13-2705, 19-1201, 19-1202, 19-1204