2020 Boards and Commissions

Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission

General Information

Formal Name:Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission
Contact Person:Trevor Jones
Purpose:To bring public attention and official recognition to those Nebraskans who have achieved prominence during their lives.
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Year Created:1961
Year Active:1961 to present
Sunset Date:None

Authorization

Authorization Citation:72-724 - 72-720.01
Parent Agency:Nebraska State Historical Society

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:7
Who Appoints:6 appointed by the Governor. The Director of the Nebraska State Historical Society shall serve as the seventh member
Legislative Approval:No
Qualifications Of Members:Appreciation of the history and culture of the state. No more than three members from the same political party.
Per Diem:No
Expense Reimbursement:Yes
Term Length:Six years
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

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Operations

Support Staff:None
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FY 17-18 Budget:0
FY 18-19 Budget:0
FY 19-20 Budget:0
Other Funding Sources:Donations in support
Spending Authority:Hall of Fame Commission Trust Fund

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2016:By statute, the Hall of Fame Commission has a five year process, culminating in the installation of a new member of the Hall of Fame and the installation of a bust in the Capitol. In 2019 the Commission installed a bust of Thomas Rogers Kimball. Nominations for a new selection opened on January 1, 2020 and the process will continue until 2024 when another member is inducted.