Nebraska Tourism Commission created

A commission dedicated solely to promoting tourism in Nebraska is created under a bill passed by the Legislature April 5.

LB1053, introduced by Ellsworth Sen. LeRoy Louden, creates the Nebraska Tourism Commission. All powers and duties currently held by the travel and tourism division of the state Department of Economic Development are transferred to the newly formed commission.

Members will be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature. All current employees of the travel and tourism division will become employees of the commission.

Senators passed the bill on a 47-0 vote.