LB 1142 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Change provisions relating to the Nebraska Visitors Development Act

LB 1142 amends Nebraska's Visitors Development Act to restructure tourism administration and fund distribution. It creates a new Director of Tourism position within the Department of Economic Development and revises the Nebraska Tourism Commission's structure. Key provisions include redirecting 40% of cash device tax revenue to the "Nebraska Tourism Commission Promotional Cash Fund" (previously called the "State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund") and adjusting allocations for other funds like the Charitable Gaming Operations Fund. The bill directly affects tourism promotion efforts, local governments receiving tax distributions, and businesses operating cash devices like slot machines. These changes aim to streamline tourism funding and governance under the Department of Economic Development.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 23, 2026
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Rereferred to Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee
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Jan 22, 2026
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Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
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Jan 20, 2026
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