A bill that would place restrictions on how money from the County Visitors Promotion Fund could be spent was advanced from general file Jan. 23.<\/p>\n
Currently, if county attractions do not require improvement, the county\u2019s governing body may use the money to promote attractions in the county. Under LB215, introduced by Ogallala Sen. Ken Schilz, the governing body would be required to use the funds to promote, encourage and attract visitors to the county.<\/p>\n
Schilz said the bill is simple but important to tourism in Nebraska.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we do spend these dollars, we need to ensure they\u2019re spent in a way that brings tourists to town,\u201d he said. \u201cIf [the spending] is questioned, we need to be able to defend it. These are tax dollars being spent for the benefit of the members of the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist supported the bill, saying it would protect tourism in the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithout this bill, we could jeopardize the successful promoting and hosting of out-of-state tourists,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Following the adoption of two technical amendments, senators advanced the bill to select file on a 34-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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