LINCOLN – On Wednesday, February 15, a public hearing will be held regarding recently-introduced legislation LB 281. The bill, brought before the legislature by Senators Mike Jacobson and Tom Brewer, deals specifically with providing funding for the reconstruction of Halsey’s 4-H camp.
The hearing is open to the public, and members of the camp’s community are encouraged to submit their testimony either in writing or in person at 1:30 p.m. the day of the hearing. The hearing will take place in the Capitol Building in Room 1523.
The bill proposes that the Nebraska Department of Economic Development shall provide grants to any nonprofit organization holding a 501(c)(3) exemption for the purpose of building or renovating youth outdoor education camp facilities, including structures and infrastructure, with preference given to a facility damaged by manmade or natural disaster.
The proposed grants would require a minimum of a twenty-five percent match in private or other money from the applicant, and no awardee shall receive one or more grants totaling more than $30 million. The proposed grant money would come from the state’s general fund.
Those interested in carpooling to Lincoln can contact Twyla Witt at (402) 430-6794, and to testify in person, community members should contact Senator Jacobson’s administrative assistant, Kristina Konecko. Remarks must be prepared in advance, and last no longer than 3 minutes. Individuals testifying in person should be prepared to distribute ten copies of their remarks. Those providing written testimony will not be able to testify in person. A link to submit written remarks can be found here.
