All Roll Calls
Yes: 75 • No: 0
NebraskaLB883109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
Change provisions relating to the Civic and Community Center Financing Act and the Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grant Program
Sponsored By: Bob Andersen
Signed by Governor
Revenue Committee
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Civic grant amounts and limits
Grants for major civic projects must be at least $15,000. Small public-space grants are $3,000–$15,000. Maximums depend on community size, up to $2,250,000 for a primary‑class city or a tribal government. If the fund balance reaches $3,750,000 and stays above $1,500,000, higher caps apply (up to $3,375,000). The state covers no more than 50% of project cost, and an applicant can get only one grant per section every two years. A facility funded under section 13‑2704.01 cannot be sold for five years after the award.
More civic projects qualify for grants
Cities, villages, and tribal governments can apply for civic and community center grants. Libraries now count as civic centers. Recreation centers must be owned by the applicant and open to the public; membership-only gyms do not qualify. Grants can build or expand centers, fix or reuse historic buildings and districts, and improve public spaces, including removing abandoned, substandard property. Historic projects must have State Historic Preservation Officer approval and agreed mitigation. Projects tied to a certified creative district must also have Nebraska Arts Council approval.
Rural demolition grants to clear blight
The Department of Water, Energy, and Environment awards yearly grants to demolish substandard, abandoned commercial buildings. Cities of the second class and villages get priority; first‑class cities are considered if money remains. A city or village must own the property (or be completing acquisition), show it has been vacant at least six months, and provide a local match: 10% for villages, 15% for second‑class cities, 20% for first‑class cities. If a property is listed or eligible for the National Register, a certified building professional and the State Historic Preservation Officer must confirm conditions, or the city and SHPO must agree on preservation steps. There is no per‑applicant dollar cap within available funds. The law creates the Revitalize Rural Nebraska Fund and allows unobligated money to carry into the next grant period.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bob Andersen
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 4/9/2026
Final Reading
Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2
legislature vote • 2/19/2026
Vote
Yes: 28 • No: 0 • Other: 21
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
4/17/2026legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
4/9/2026legislaturePassed on Final Reading 47-0-2
4/9/2026legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
4/9/2026legislaturePresented to Governor on April 9, 2026
4/9/2026legislaturePlaced on Final Reading
3/17/2026legislatureKauth FA523 withdrawn
3/6/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
3/6/2026legislaturePlaced on Select File
2/26/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
2/19/2026legislaturePlaced on General File
2/12/2026legislatureNotice of hearing for January 30, 2026
1/22/2026legislatureReferred to Revenue Committee
1/12/2026legislatureKauth FA523 filed
1/9/2026legislatureDate of introduction
1/8/2026legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
4/17/2026
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted