This bill amends several sections of Nebraska's statutes 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 specifies that it must be determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places by the State Historic Preservation Officer. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for the demolition of "substandard and abandoned commercial property" under the Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grant Program, replacing the previous term "dilapidated commercial property." The bill also outlines the requirements for grant applications, including the need for approval from the State Historic Preservation Officer for projects involving historic properties.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new funding parameters for grants, including specific maximum amounts based on the population of the applicant city or village. It emphasizes the importance of matching funds from applicants and sets conditions for the approval of grants, such as the requirement for documentation of preservation strategies for historic properties. The Revitalize Rural Nebraska Fund is created to support these initiatives, with provisions for covering costs incurred by the State Historic Preservation Officer in executing their duties. The original sections of the statutes being amended are repealed to reflect these updates.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
Final Reading: 13-2703, 13-2704.01, 13-2705, 19-1201, 19-1202, 19-1204