This bill amends section 81-3725 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes Supplement to enhance the Nebraska Visitors Development Act by introducing a new grant program specifically for organizations that provide tourism and visitor promotion services along the Missouri River, within five miles of a first-class city. The new provisions include a requirement for these organizations to apply for grants by submitting documentation of their services and intended use of the funds. The bill also expresses the Legislature's intent to allocate $150,000 from the General Fund for the fiscal year 2026-27 to support this grant program.

Additionally, the bill makes several changes to the existing grant programs, including the establishment of a technical review committee to evaluate applications for marketing assistance and innovative tourism grants. It also mandates that recipients of these grants submit a final report detailing event attendance, fund usage, and marketing impact within ninety days of the event's completion. The original section of the statute is repealed, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage due to the declaration of an emergency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-3725