LB 778 — Change grant eligibility provisions under the Civic and Community Center Financing Act
Last action — Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Legislature
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✓To Executive
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5Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 17, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
41 added · 50 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to LB 778 change the eligibility requirements for municipalities applying for grants under the Civic and Community Center Financing Act. Now, cities of the primary class will not qualify for these grants if they've received funding from the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act, aligning their rules with other municipalities. These changes aim to ensure that funding is not doubled up for the same project, which can help allocate state resources more effectively. Overall, this amendment seeks to streamline grant eligibility and enhance partnerships with creative districts in Nebraska.
LB778 LB778 2026 LEGISLATURELEGISLATIVE OFBILL NEBRASKA778 ONEApproved HUNDREDby NINTHthe LEGISLATUREGovernor SECONDApril SESSION14, LEGISLATIVE2026 BILL 778 FINAL READING Introduced by Dungan, 26.
Read firstA timeBILL JanuaryFOR 07,AN 2026ACT Committee:relating to the Civic and Community Center Financing Act;
Revenue A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Civic and Community Center Financing Act;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB778 LB778 2026 Section 1.
13-2706 (1)13-2706 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section for a city of the primary class, any municipality that has applied for and received a grant of assistance under the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act shall not receive state assistance under the Civic and Community Center Financing Act for the same project for which the grant was awarded under the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act.
-2- LB778 LB778 2026 (5) Any municipality eligible for a grant of assistance as provided in this section may apply for a grant of assistance from the fund.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0
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Placed on Final Reading with ST65
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Enrollment and Review ST65 filed
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Enrollment and Review ST65 recorded
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Kauth FA407 withdrawn
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Placed on Select File
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Placed on General File
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Notice of hearing for January 30, 2026
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Referred to Revenue Committee
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Kauth FA407 filed
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- George Dungan · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Yea |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Christy Armendariz | — | Yea |
| Dan Lonowski | — | Yea |
| Dan Quick | — | Yea |
| Danielle Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dave Murman | — | Yea |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Yea |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| Fred Meyer | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| Glen Meyer | — | Yea |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | Yea |
| R. Brad von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Rick Holdcroft | — | Yea |
| Rita Sanders | — | Yea |
| Robert Clements | — | Yea |
| Robert Dover | — | Yea |
| Stan Clouse | — | Yea |
| Tanya Storer | — | Yea |
| Teresa Ibach | — | Yea |
| Terrell McKinney | — | Yea |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 31 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 0% | 0% | 37% |
How each member voted (49)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LB 778?
- LB 778 is sponsored by George Dungan.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
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