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NE LB491

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barry DeKay

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends section 72-819 to change funding for the Chief Standing Bear Museum and visitor center from $15 million to $7 million for fiscal year 2025-26 for construction

  • Adds $7 million for fiscal year 2026-27 for exhibit fabrication and historical interpretation, replacing the previous $750,000 allocation for fiscal year 2024-25

  • Game and Parks Commission must award grants to a federally recognized Indian tribe to construct, develop, and manage the Chief Standing Bear Museum and visitor center

  • Authorizes up to $7 million for fiscal year 2025-26 for a separate museum at Fort Robinson State Park from the Museum Construction and Maintenance Fund

  • Permits Game and Parks Commission to contract with the Nebraska State Historical Society for museum development, exhibit fabrication, and historical interpretation at Fort Robinson State Park

Legislative Description

Change provisions regarding appropriations from the Museum Construction and Maintenance Fund

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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