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Nebraska Capitol Commission

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Capitol Commission
  • Contact Person:
    Sarah Skinner or Tammy Honnor
  • Purpose:
    72-2204 - The Nebraska Capitol Commission shall be the custodian of the State Capitol and capitol grounds.81-1108.38 - The Nebraska Capitol Commission provides advice to the Office of the Nebraska Capitol Commission (Office) in carrying out this section. The Office provides updates to the Commission on changes to operational policy and construction and repairs happening on the Capitol and Capitol grounds. Provides status reports on 901-funded projects, State Capitol Improvements. Provides direct Capital Construction appropriated projects and any Task Force for Building Renewal allocation. The Office requires the approval of the Commission to use unexpended earmarked 901 funds towards another 901-funded project.The Commission meets quarterly, or as needed, and is required to meet at least annually with the Nebraska State Capitol Environs Commission to discuss and coordinate projects that may impact the capitol and its environs. The joint meeting can be held in conjunction with one of the meetings.
  • How Many Affectable:
    All visitors and workers in the State Capitol
  • How Many Served:
    800-1000 capitol occupants daily and approximately 100,000 visitors annually
  • Year Created:
    2004
  • Year Active:
    2004
  • Sunset Date:
    NA
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    72-2204; 81-1108.32; 81-1108.38
  • Parent Agency:
    The Nebraska Capitol Commission is associated with the Office of the Capitol Commission (OCC). OCC is within the Dept. of Administrative Services who provides accounting, personnel, information management, and communication support.
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    8
  • Who Appoints:
    Five members designated by statute and three from each congressional district are appointed by the Governor.
  • Legislative Approval:
    None
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Three congressional district members, one appointed by the Governor from each district serving staggered there year terms. Named members include: Governor, Speaker of the Legislature, Chief Justice, UNL dean of the College of Architecture, Director of the Nebraska State Historical Society.
  • Per Diem:
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  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Mileage reimbursement is submitted by the three congressional district members for meeting attendance.
  • Term Length:
    Congressional district members serve three-year staggered terms.
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 21-22:
    Quarterly or as needed; one joint meeting with Capitol Environs annually is required.
  • Held FY 21-22:
    Three Capitol Commission Meetings, One Joint Meeting
  • Required FY 22-23:
    Quarterly or as needed; one joint meeting with Capitol Environs annually is required.
  • Held FY 22-23:
    Five Capitol Commission Meetings, One Joint Meeting
  • Required FY 23-24:
    Quarterly or as needed; one joint meeting with Capitol Environs annually is required.
  • Held FY 23-24:
    Two Capitol Commission Meetings, One Joint Meeting
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    Three staff directly support the NE Capitol Commission. Thirty staff support the Office of the Capitol Commission, including the Administrator.
  • Shared or Separate:
    Shared. NE Capitol Commission doesn't have a budget. OCC budget provides for travel and operational expenses.
  • FY 21-22 Budget:
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  • FY 22-23 Budget:
    blank
  • FY 23-24 Budget:
    blank
  • Other Funding Sources:
    blank
  • Spending Authority:
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Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2020:
    The Capitol Commission held meetings as required by statute each fiscal year, including annual joint meetings with the Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission.The Commission received updates and engaged in discussion on Capitol Construction and 901 funded projects at each meeting.In the December 2020 meeting the NAFSL (Former Legislators) asked the Commission for consent to receive a gift of endowment that would fund the Capitol courtyard gardens and recently completed fountains. The Commission recommended the NAFSL return once the endowment has reached the NAFSL desired goal and seek legislation that would protect the funds, so it could not be used for any other purpose. The Commission did receive several updates from the former legislators on their progress to complete the gift of endowment. At the November 2022 meeting the Commission took action to make a recommendation to Governor-Elect Pillen to reappoint Bob Ripley as Capitol Administrator. Upon the resignation of Mr. Ripley in March 2023 Governor Pillen recommended Brett Daugherty as the Interim Capitol Administrator, and the Commission approved the appointment. At this meeting Governor Pillen recommended a committee of individuals as a search party for a permanent Capitol Administrator, of which the Commission approved.