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NebraskaLB286109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET

Change provisions relating to application deadlines under the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act and the Nebraska Rural Projects Act

Sponsored By: Urban Affairs Committee

Signed by Governor

Urban Affairs Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Rural Projects funds require $1,000 fee

To get matching funds under the Nebraska Rural Projects Act, applicants must pay a one-time, nonrefundable $1,000 fee when they file. The application must name the project and qualified location, show projected new investment and the applicant’s resources, and list the E-Verify number(s) for employees at that site.

Innovation Hub applications close Dec. 31, 2025

The state accepts Innovation Hub applications only through December 31, 2025. Only private nonprofit corporations and inland port authorities can apply. Applications must include a purpose and partner plan, a map and central location, a budget and management plan, an industry focus, startup supports, a five-year goals plan, and performance standards.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Urban Affairs Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 88 • No: 0

legislature vote • 3/13/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2

legislature vote • 2/11/2025

Vote

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025

    3/17/2025legislature

  2. Passed on Final Reading 47-0-2

    3/13/2025legislature

  3. President/Speaker signed

    3/13/2025legislature

  4. Presented to Governor on March 13, 2025

    3/13/2025legislature

  5. Placed on Final Reading

    3/6/2025legislature

  6. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    2/28/2025legislature

  7. Placed on Select File

    2/19/2025legislature

  8. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

    2/11/2025legislature

  9. Placed on General File

    2/6/2025legislature

  10. Notice of hearing for January 28, 2025

    1/21/2025legislature

  11. Referred to Urban Affairs Committee

    1/17/2025legislature

  12. Date of introduction

    1/15/2025legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    3/17/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled / Slip Law

    PDF

  • Final / Enacted

    PDF

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