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NE Code § 82-138 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-138 - Willa Cather Historical Building Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

82-138.  Willa Cather Historical Building Cash Fund; created; use; investment.The Willa Cather Historical Building Cash Fund is created. The fund shall be administered by the Nebraska State Historical Society. The fund shall consist of any funds appropriated by the Legislature and money donated as gifts, bequests, or other contributions from public or private entities. The fund shall be used to preserve and restore the real property described in section 82-130. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source Laws 2018, LB379, § 2. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 82-139 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-139 - Support Nebraska History Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

82-139.  Support Nebraska History Cash Fund; created; use; investment.The Support Nebraska History Cash Fund is created. The fund shall consist of money credited to the fund under section 60-3,256 and any other gifts, bequests, grants, or other contributions or donations to the fund from public or private entities. The Nebraska State Historical Society shall administer and distribute the Support Nebraska History Cash Fund. The fund shall be expended to promote the history of Nebraska on the Internet, to support history education for children in Nebraska, and for costs directly related to the administration of the fund. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source  Laws 2021, LB317, § 9.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 82-201 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-201 - Transferred to section 82-119.

82-201.  Transferred to section 82-119.
NE Code § 82-202 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-202 - Transferred to section 82-120.

82-202.  Transferred to section 82-120.
NE Code § 82-203 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-203 - Transferred to section 82-121.

82-203.  Transferred to section 82-121.
NE Code § 82-204 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-204 - Transferred to section 82-122.

82-204.  Transferred to section 82-122.
NE Code § 82-205 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-205 - Transferred to section 82-123.

82-205.  Transferred to section 82-123.
NE Code § 82-206 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-206 - Transferred to section 82-124.

82-206.  Transferred to section 82-124.
NE Code § 82-309 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-309 - Nebraska Arts Council; created; members; appointment.

82-309.  Nebraska Arts Council; created; members; appointment.There is hereby created the Nebraska Arts Council to consist of fifteen members to be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Legislature from among citizens of Nebraska who are known for their professional competence and experience in connection with the arts. In making such appointments, consideration shall be given to recommendations made by representative civic, educational, and professional associations and groups concerned with or engaged in the production or presentation of the arts generally.Source  Laws 1973, LB 121, § 1.
NE Code § 82-310 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-310 - Nebraska Arts Council; members; term of office; chairperson; vice-chairperson; vacancies; compensation; expenses.

82-310.  Nebraska Arts Council; members; term of office; chairperson; vice-chairperson; vacancies; compensation; expenses.The term of office of each member shall be three years with the terms of one-third of the members expiring every year. No member of the council who serves two consecutive three-year periods shall be eligible for reappointment during a one-year period following the expiration of his or her term. The Governor shall designate a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from the members of the council, to serve as such at the pleasure of the Governor. The chairperson shall be the chief executive officer of the council. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments are made. The members of the council shall not receive any compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.Source   Laws 1973, LB 121, § 2;   Laws 1981, LB 204, § 200;  Laws 2020, LB381, § 130.
NE Code § 82-311 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-311 - Nebraska Arts Council; chairman; officers, experts, employees; employ; compensation.

82-311.  Nebraska Arts Council; chairman; officers, experts, employees; employ; compensation.The chairman may, with the approval of the council, employ such officers, experts, and other employees as may be needed and shall fix their compensation within the amounts made available for such purposes.Source  Laws 1973, LB 121, § 3.
NE Code § 82-312 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-312 - Nebraska Arts Council; duties.

82-312.  Nebraska Arts Council; duties.The duties of the council shall be:(1) To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation therein;(2) To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions within the state engaged in artistic and cultural activities, including, but not limited to, music, theatre, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts and crafts, and to make recommendations concerning appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state;(3) To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and to expand the state's cultural resources;(4) To encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts; and(5) To recommend to the Legislature a plan to divide the state into creative districts and certify them based on geographically contiguous area, artistic or cultural activities or facilities, promotion and preservation of artistic or cultural sites or events, educational uses of artistic or cultural activities or sites, and unique or niche areas, activities, events, facilities, or sites.Source   Laws 1973, LB 121, § 4;  Laws 2020, LB780, § 1.
NE Code § 82-313 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-313 - Nebraska Arts Council; powers.

82-313.  Nebraska Arts Council; powers.(1) The Nebraska Arts Council may:(a) Hold public and private hearings;(b) Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with individuals, organizations, and institutions for services furthering the educational objectives of the council's programs;(c) Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with local and regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the educational objectives of the council's programs;(d) Accept gifts, contributions, and bequests of unrestricted funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the educational objectives of the council's programs;(e) Distribute funds appropriated by the Legislature to any organization which has been designated as the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities for the period covered by the appropriation;(f) Make and sign any agreements and do and perform any acts that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 82-309 to 82-316;(g) Enter into contracts, make and sign any agreements, and perform any acts that may be necessary to stabilize funding for the arts and humanities and to carry out the intent of sections 82-330 to 82-333;(h) Prepare a plan that would permit, to the extent that funds are available, the establishment of a competitive grant program to award a grant to any creative district that is certified pursuant to the plan adopted by the Legislature under subdivision (5) of section 82-312 and that meets the criteria for the competitive grant, including eligibility criteria, application and appeal processes, conditions on receipt of a grant, and consequences of failure to meet the conditions; and(i) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out its powers and duties.(2) The council may request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or agency of the state such assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties.Source   Laws 1973, LB 121, § 5;   Laws 1993, LB 280, § 1;   Laws 1998, LB 799, § 5;  Laws 2020, LB780, § 2.
NE Code § 82-314 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-314 - Nebraska Arts Council; federal funds; receive; disburse.

82-314.  Nebraska Arts Council; federal funds; receive; disburse.The council shall be the official agency of this state to receive and disburse any funds made available by the federal government for programs related to the performing and fine arts.Source  Laws 1973, LB 121, § 6.
NE Code § 82-315 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-315 - Nebraska Arts Council Trust Fund; created; use.

82-315.  Nebraska Arts Council Trust Fund; created; use.All funds received by the Nebraska Arts Council under sections 82-313 and 82-314 shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Nebraska Arts Council Trust Fund which is hereby created and which, when appropriated by the Legislature, shall be expended strictly in accord with any conditions that may be attached at the time of their receipt. This section does not apply to funds received by the council under sections 82-330 to 82-333.Source   Laws 1973, LB 121, § 7;   Laws 1998, LB 799, § 6.
NE Code § 82-316 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-316 - Nebraska Arts Council Cash Fund; created; deposits; disbursements; investment.

82-316.  Nebraska Arts Council Cash Fund; created; deposits; disbursements; investment.There is hereby created the Nebraska Arts Council Cash Fund. The fund shall contain all sums of money received from fees from any conference, performance, or exhibition held by the council or by groups who have contracted with the council for such events and all sums of money collected under section 82-326. The Nebraska Arts Council shall use the fund to pay the costs related to the administration and sponsoring of any conference, performance, or exhibition by the Nebraska Arts Council or by groups who have contracted with the council for such events or to pay the costs related to the repair, restoration, and maintenance of artwork installed under sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03. All disbursements shall be made upon warrants drawn by the Director of Administrative Services. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1977, LB 512, § 1;  Laws 2016, LB957, § 10.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 82-317 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-317 - Public buildings; artwork; declaration of policy.

82-317.  Public buildings; artwork; declaration of policy.The Legislature recognizes the responsibility of the state to foster culture and the arts and its interest in the viable development of its artists. The Legislature declares it to be the policy of this state that a portion of all appropriations made after January 1, 1979, for capital expenditures be set aside for the acquisition of artworks to be used in public buildings.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 1.
NE Code § 82-318 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-318 - Public buildings; artwork; terms, defined.

82-318.  Public buildings; artwork; terms, defined.As used in sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) Appropriation shall mean the amount of money set by the Legislature in excess of five hundred thousand dollars for new construction or in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars for remodeling for the particular project which is not limited by law, rule, or regulation less the amount of money spent for planning, land acquisition, and site work;(2) Art shall mean the conscious use of skill, taste, and creative imagination in the production of aesthetic objects;(3) Original construction shall mean the erection of a new building or facility and does not include remodeling if the cost is two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less or expansion of existing structures; and(4) Public building shall mean buildings and facilities used by or open to the public as guests or business invitees and shall exclude repair shops, garages, warehouses, and buildings of a similar nature.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 2.
NE Code § 82-319 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-319 - New state capital construction; appropriation; percentage used for works of art; when.

82-319.  New state capital construction; appropriation; percentage used for works of art; when.All boards, agencies, commissions, or departments of state government shall, after January 1, 1979, spend at least one percent of any appropriation for the original construction of any state building for the acquisition of works of art. The works of art may be an integral part of the structure, attached to the structure, detached within or outside of the structure, or may be exhibited by the board, agency, commission, or department in other public facilities.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 3.
NE Code § 82-320 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-320 - Nebraska Arts Council; duties.

82-320.  Nebraska Arts Council; duties.The Nebraska Arts Council shall determine the amount of money to be made available for the purchase of art for each project subject to section 82-319. The selection of, commissioning of artists for, reviewing of design, execution and placement of, and the acceptance of works of art for each project shall be the responsibility of the Nebraska Arts Council in consultation with the committee established pursuant to section 82-321.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 4.
NE Code § 82-321 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-321 - Construction project; artwork; committee; created; members; duties.

82-321.  Construction project; artwork; committee; created; members; duties.A committee shall be established for each construction project which comes under sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03. The committee shall consist of the architect, three members from the board, agency, commission, or department for which the building is being constructed, and three members of the Nebraska Arts Council or three members chosen by the council. The committee shall consult with the Nebraska Arts Council in carrying out the provisions of sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 5.
NE Code § 82-322 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-322 - Nebraska Arts Council; promulgate rules and regulations.

82-322.  Nebraska Arts Council; promulgate rules and regulations.The Nebraska Arts Council shall promulgate rules and regulations, as necessary, to carry out the provisions of sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 6.
NE Code § 82-323 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-323 - Nebraska Arts Council; artists; how chosen.

82-323.  Nebraska Arts Council; artists; how chosen.The Nebraska Arts Council shall give a preference to regional artists in its selection of and commissioning of artists for projects under sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 7.
NE Code § 82-324 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-324 - Nebraska Arts Council; insure compliance prior to payment; manner.

82-324.  Nebraska Arts Council; insure compliance prior to payment; manner.The Nebraska Arts Council shall inform the Director of Administrative Services that sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03 have been complied with for each project subject to section 82-319 before a warrant may be issued for payment.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 8.
NE Code § 82-325 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-325 - Public buildings; expenditures for works of art; contracted separately.

82-325.  Public buildings; expenditures for works of art; contracted separately.Expenditures for works of art shall be contracted for separately from all other items in the original construction of any public building.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 17.
NE Code § 82-326 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-326 - Public buildings; appropriation; works of art; administration and installation; art maintenance fund.

82-326.  Public buildings; appropriation; works of art; administration and installation; art maintenance fund.The amount of money made available from any appropriations under the provisions of sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03 shall be used, in addition to the cost of the works of art, to provide for the administration by the contracting agency, the architect, and the Nebraska Arts Council, and for costs of installation of the works of art as negotiated between the contracting agency and the contracted artist. The Nebraska Arts Council may designate a portion of the amount appropriated for administration for an art maintenance fund which shall be used to repair or restore all works of art acquired under such sections and which shall be credited to the Nebraska Arts Council Cash Fund.Source   Laws 1978, LB 664, § 18;  Laws 2010, LB1063, § 1;  Laws 2016, LB957, § 11.
NE Code § 82-327 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-327 - Public buildings; works of art; how displayed.

82-327.  Public buildings; works of art; how displayed.The works of art acquired pursuant to the provisions of sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03 shall be displayed in areas of the buildings open to the public.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 19.
NE Code § 82-328 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-328 - Public buildings; works of art; property of State of Nebraska; sale of reproductions.

82-328.  Public buildings; works of art; property of State of Nebraska; sale of reproductions.All works of art acquired under sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03 shall become the property of the State of Nebraska. The artist shall retain no ownership, control, or authority of any kind over the work of art or its future disposition. In the event the state makes a net profit through the sale of reproductions of the work of art it may pay a portion of that profit to the artist.Source  Laws 1978, LB 664, § 20.
NE Code § 82-329 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-329 - Public buildings; works of art; Nebraska Arts Council; maintain inventory; inspect; recommend procedures.

82-329.  Public buildings; works of art; Nebraska Arts Council; maintain inventory; inspect; recommend procedures.The Nebraska Arts Council shall maintain an inventory of all works of art purchased under sections 82-317 to 82-329, 85-106 to 85-106.03, and 85-304 to 85-304.03 and shall inspect each work of art on a regular schedule to determine its condition. The Nebraska Arts Council may recommend procedures for regular maintenance, preservation, and security and for the repair of any damaged work of art.Source   Laws 1978, LB 664, § 21;  Laws 2010, LB1063, § 2.
NE Code § 82-330 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-330 - Cultural preservation; legislative intent.

82-330.  Cultural preservation; legislative intent.The Legislature finds that the cultural climate of Nebraska is important to the state in many ways, including economically, politically, educationally, and socially. Further, the Legislature finds that federal funding for the arts and humanities has decreased dramatically and that there is no assurance of continuation of federal funding. In order to ensure there is a stable cultural climate in our state for future generations, the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Humanities Council have joined efforts to establish a financial partnership between the public and private sectors.Source  Laws 1998, LB 799, § 1.
NE Code § 82-333 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 82 - State Culture and History|82-333 - Nebraska Arts and Humanities Cash Fund; report.

82-333.  Nebraska Arts and Humanities Cash Fund; report.The Nebraska Arts Council shall report to the Clerk of the Legislature and Director of Administrative Services annually regarding disbursements from the Nebraska Arts and Humanities Cash Fund. The report submitted to the Clerk of the Legislature shall be submitted electronically. The report shall include a complete listing of the uses of the fund, the sources of funding used to match state funds, the amount of investment earnings credited to the Nebraska Arts and Humanities Cash Fund, and the balance of the Nebraska Arts and Humanities Cash Fund. The report shall cover the period July 1 through June 30 and shall be submitted no later than November 1 of each year.Source   Laws 1998, LB 799, § 4;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 216.