This page provides a space for referencing some of the background information and interim and draft reports 
from the Nebraska Land Record Modernization Study.  Additional items will be provided as they become available.

Brochure Outlining Land Information System Proposal.  A four-page brochure providing a short outline of Nebraska Land Record Modernization Study and the proposal for an Interoperable Nebraska Land Information System Program.

Overview of Proposed Legislation (LB 565).  Overview of the proposed legislation, the Nebraska Land Information System Program Act, developed and introduced in response to the findings and recommendations of the Nebraska Land Record Modernization Study.  Link to the actual proposed legislation is here.

Executive Summary Overview of Study and Proposal -- A four-page Executive Summary of the study and proposal recommendations designed to provide a quick overview of the study and concept.

Nebraska Land Information System Program Conceptual Design. A conceptual outline of a proposal for an Interoperable Land Information System for the State of Nebraska  

Summary of Local Government Land Records Survey Responses.  A series of charts providing a summary of the responses from counties and municipalities regarding their current and planned management of land records.

Fact Investigation and Stakeholder Interview Summary On overview of findings from key stakeholder interviews and other general situational assessment.

Institutional Models:  Land Records Modernization State Profiles.  A report that nine selected states for potential models and best practices for state/local collaboration in the area of land record modernization.  Please be aware that this is a large "pdf" file with approximately 200 pages. 

A Strategic Plan for Development.  A strategic plan for pursuing action on the findings and recommendations of the Nebraska Land Record Modernization Study.

Land Record Modernization Resolution  Policy resolution on the importance of land record modernization and the need for a state - local partnership (11-30-2000).

Charter for Study Project charter for Nebraska Land Records Modernization Study (8-10-2001).

Advisory Committee for Land Record Modernization Study  Resolution by the Nebraska GIS Steering Committee authorizing the creation of the Land Record Modernization Study Advisory Committee and the undertaking of the study (7-3-2002).

Other Related Resources:

Multipurpose Land Information System Guidelines. A project to develop guidelines and standards for Local Government Multipurpose Land Information Systems. An evolving set of draft guidelines, for which comment and feedback are welcome.

Working Paper on Facilitating Land Record Modernization in Nebraska.  A July '96 report by an intergovernmental Property Parcel Task Force of the Nebraska GIS Steering Committee.  Provides background and examines the issues related to facilitating land record modernization.  Provided recommendations for future steps or actions.