Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101 (2026)

Nebraska State Fair Board; purpose; meetings; state fair; location; plan to relocate

✓ current as of July 2026
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(1) The Nebraska State Fair Board, formerly known as the State Board of Agriculture, shall hold an annual meeting for the purpose of deliberating and consulting as to the wants, prospects, and conditions of the agricultural, horticultural, industrial, mechanical, and other interests throughout the state, as well as those interests in the encouragement and perpetuation of the arts, skilled crafts, and sciences.

(2) The Nebraska State Fair Board may provide in its constitution and bylaws for the qualification and participation of delegates at the annual meeting from such associations incorporated under the laws of the state for purposes of promoting and furthering the interests of participants in agricultural, horticultural, industrial, mechanical, or other pursuits or for the encouragement and perpetuation of the arts, skilled crafts, and sciences, and from such associations as provide for the training, encouragement, and competition of the youth of Nebraska in such endeavors. The annual meeting shall be held in every odd-numbered year at the capital of the state and in every even-numbered year at such location as the board determines. The chairperson of the board shall also have the power to call meetings of the board whenever he or she may deem it expedient. All meetings of the board shall be conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.

(3) The Nebraska State Fair shall be under the direction and supervision of the Nebraska State Fair Board. The board may, at its discretion, hold or dispense with the holding of the fair, in any year.

(4)(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that no later than 2010 the Nebraska State Fair be permanently located within the city of Grand Island upon the site and tract of land owned by the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association and known as Fonner Park and, as available and necessary, upon other parcels of land adjacent to Fonner Park. The Nebraska State Fair Board shall cooperate and coordinate with the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, the city of Grand Island, and other appropriate entities to provide for and carry out any plan of improvements to such location, including the construction of buildings and other capital facilities, the relocation of existing improvements, and other enhancements, necessary to develop the site as a location suitable for conducting the Nebraska State Fair. Such cooperation and coordination may include financial participation in the costs of site development, new construction, and other capital improvements upon such location and includes the execution of any agreement for site governance, revenue sharing, and facility utilization between and among the Nebraska State Fair Board, the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, and other appropriate entities.

(b) The Nebraska State Fair Board, the Department of Administrative Services, and the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska shall cooperate with each other and with other appropriate entities to provide for and carry out the plan to relocate the Nebraska State Fair and transfer the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Lancaster County to the Board of Regents, including activities by the Board of Regents to obtain due diligence surveys, reports, and site assessments at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Lancaster County and by the Nebraska State Fair Board in connection with providing marketable title to the same in a form acceptable to the Board of Regents.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 53 cases (10 in the last 5 years), 1984–2025 · leading case: State v. Blake, 310 Neb. 769 (Neb. 2022).
State v. Blake, 310 Neb. 769 (Neb. 2022). · cites it 17× “The State relies on our appellate rule, § 2-101, for “Docketing the case.” Subsection (A) of § 2-101 concerns perfecting the appeal and focuses on the timely filing of the notice of appeal and docket fee or application to proceed in forma pauperis and the accompanying poverty…”
State v. Parnell, 883 N.W.2d 652 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 2× “62 See § 2-101(B)(5)(b). - 580 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 294 Nebraska R eports STATE v.”
Cattle Nat. Bank & Trust Co. v. Watson, 880 N.W.2d 906 (Neb. 2016). “§ 2-101(C) (2014). 2 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-1106 (3) (Supp.”
Yant v. City of Grand Island, 784 N.W.2d 101 (Neb. 2010). · cites it 8× “*105 LB 1116 was passed and is now codified at § 2-101 (Supp.2009). Section 2-101(4)(a) states: It is the intent of the Legislature that no later than 2010 the Nebraska State Fair be permanently located within the city of Grand Island upon the site and tract of land owned by the…”
In re Interest of Becka P., 27 Neb. Ct. App. 489 (Neb. Ct. App. 2019). “§ 2-101(C) (rev. 2014), once a notice of appeal is filed, all other parties become appellees and can file a cross-appeal.”
In re Interest of Steven S., 27 Neb. Ct. App. 831 (Neb. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 3× “§ 2-101(C) (rev. 2015), once a notice of appeal is filed, all other parties become appellees and can file a cross-appeal.”
State v. Guzman, 305 Neb. 376 (Neb. 2020). “§ 2-101(E) (rev. 2015). 16 See, § 29-2315.”
Fitzgerald v. Fitzgerald, 835 N.W.2d 44 (Neb. 2013). “When the Legislature fixes the time for taking an appeal, the courts have no power to extend the time directly or indirectly.”
Pinnacle Enters. v. City of Papillion, 836 N.W.2d 588 (Neb. 2013). “§ 2-101(E) (rev. 2010). Nebraska Advance Sheets 332 286 NEBRASKA REPORTS appraisers’ award, the condemnee was always denominated as “the plaintiff” and the condemnor was always denominated as “the defendant.”
Great N. Ins. Co. v. Transit Auth. of Omaha, 308 Neb. 916 (Neb. 2021). “The cross-appeal need only be asserted in the appellee’s brief as provided by § 2-109(D)(4).” A cross-appeal is properly designated by noting it on the cover of the appellee brief and setting it forth in a separate division of the brief 9; however, the decisive particulars gov-…”
Mumin v. Frakes, 298 Neb. 381 (Neb. 2017). · cites it 2× “51 Therefore, we conclude the district court erred in denying Mumin’s application to proceed IFP 48 Id. at 709, 687 N.”
Hayes v. Equine Equities, Inc., 480 N.W.2d 178 (Neb. 1992). · cites it 2× “§§ 2-101 et seq. (Reissue 1980 & Cum.Supp.”
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(3) — 1 case
Yant v. City of Grand Island, 784 N.W.2d 101 (Neb. 2010). “*105 LB 1116 was passed and is now codified at § 2-101 (Supp.2009). Section 2-101(4)(a) states: It is the intent of the Legislature that no later than 2010 the Nebraska State Fair be permanently located within the city of Grand Island upon the site and tract of land owned by the…”
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(4)(a) — 1 case
Yant v. City of Grand Island, 784 N.W.2d 101 (Neb. 2010). “*105 LB 1116 was passed and is now codified at § 2-101 (Supp.2009). Section 2-101(4)(a) states: It is the intent of the Legislature that no later than 2010 the Nebraska State Fair be permanently located within the city of Grand Island upon the site and tract of land owned by the…”
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(A) — 5 cases
State v. Blake, 310 Neb. 769 (Neb. 2022). “The State relies on our appellate rule, § 2-101, for “Docketing the case.” Subsection (A) of § 2-101 concerns perfecting the appeal and focuses on the timely filing of the notice of appeal and docket fee or application to proceed in forma pauperis and the accompanying poverty…”
State v. Harris, 307 Neb. 237 (Neb. 2020).
State v. Blake, 310 Neb. 769 (Neb. 2022).
State v. Harris, 307 Neb. 237 (Neb. 2020).
In re Interest of Noah C. (Neb. Ct. App. 2018).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(A)(1) — 2 cases
State v. Garcia-Contreras, 987 N.W.2d 641 (Neb. Ct. App. 2023).
Johnson v. Frakes (Neb. Ct. App. 2023).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(B) — 6 cases
State v. Blake, 310 Neb. 769 (Neb. 2022). “The State relies on our appellate rule, § 2-101, for “Docketing the case.” Subsection (A) of § 2-101 concerns perfecting the appeal and focuses on the timely filing of the notice of appeal and docket fee or application to proceed in forma pauperis and the accompanying poverty…”
State v. Blake, 310 Neb. 769 (Neb. 2022).
In re Interest of William M. (Neb. Ct. App. 2016).
In re Interest of Antonio J. (Neb. Ct. App. 2017).
In re Interest of Payton P. (Neb. Ct. App. 2019).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(B)(1)(a) — 2 cases
State v. Blake, 310 Neb. 769 (Neb. 2022). “The State relies on our appellate rule, § 2-101, for “Docketing the case.” Subsection (A) of § 2-101 concerns perfecting the appeal and focuses on the timely filing of the notice of appeal and docket fee or application to proceed in forma pauperis and the accompanying poverty…”
State v. Blake, 310 Neb. 769 (Neb. 2022).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(B)(4) — 5 cases
State v. Blake, 310 Neb. 769 (Neb. 2022). “The State relies on our appellate rule, § 2-101, for “Docketing the case.” Subsection (A) of § 2-101 concerns perfecting the appeal and focuses on the timely filing of the notice of appeal and docket fee or application to proceed in forma pauperis and the accompanying poverty…”
State v. Carter, 292 Neb. 16 (Neb. 2015).
State v. Blake, 310 Neb. 769 (Neb. 2022).
State v. Jensen, 299 Neb. 791 (Neb. 2018).
State v. Jensen, 299 Neb. 791 (Neb. 2018).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(B)(5)(b) — 2 cases
State v. Parnell, 883 N.W.2d 652 (Neb. 2016). “62 See § 2-101(B)(5)(b). - 580 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 294 Nebraska R eports STATE v.”
State v. Foster (Neb. Ct. App. 2016).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(C) — 19 cases
Cattle Nat. Bank & Trust Co. v. Watson, 880 N.W.2d 906 (Neb. 2016). “§ 2-101(C) (2014). 2 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-1106 (3) (Supp.”
In re Interest of Becka P., 27 Neb. Ct. App. 489 (Neb. Ct. App. 2019). “§ 2-101(C) (rev. 2014), once a notice of appeal is filed, all other parties become appellees and can file a cross-appeal.”
In re Interest of Steven S., 27 Neb. Ct. App. 831 (Neb. Ct. App. 2019). “§ 2-101(C) (rev. 2015), once a notice of appeal is filed, all other parties become appellees and can file a cross-appeal.”
Borrenpohl v. DaBeers Props., LLC, 755 N.W.2d 39 (Neb. 2008).
Sand Livestock Sys., Inc. v. Svoboda, 756 N.W.2d 299 (Neb. Ct. App. 2008).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(E) — 11 cases
State v. Guzman, 305 Neb. 376 (Neb. 2020). “§ 2-101(E) (rev. 2015). 16 See, § 29-2315.”
Fitzgerald v. Fitzgerald, 835 N.W.2d 44 (Neb. 2013). “When the Legislature fixes the time for taking an appeal, the courts have no power to extend the time directly or indirectly.”
Pinnacle Enters. v. City of Papillion, 836 N.W.2d 588 (Neb. 2013). “§ 2-101(E) (rev. 2010). Nebraska Advance Sheets 332 286 NEBRASKA REPORTS appraisers’ award, the condemnee was always denominated as “the plaintiff” and the condemnor was always denominated as “the defendant.”
Great N. Ins. Co. v. Transit Auth. of Omaha, 308 Neb. 916 (Neb. 2021). “The cross-appeal need only be asserted in the appellee’s brief as provided by § 2-109(D)(4).” A cross-appeal is properly designated by noting it on the cover of the appellee brief and setting it forth in a separate division of the brief 9; however, the decisive particulars gov-…”
State v. Koch, 304 Neb. 133 (Neb. 2019).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(F)(1) — 5 cases
State v. Parnell, 883 N.W.2d 652 (Neb. 2016). “62 See § 2-101(B)(5)(b). - 580 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 294 Nebraska R eports STATE v.”
In re Claim of Roberts for Attorney Fees, 307 Neb. 346 (Neb. 2020).
State v. Foster (Neb. Ct. App. 2016).
State v. Agok (Neb. Ct. App. 2014).
State v. Ortega (Neb. 2015).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(F)(2) — 1 case
State v. Garcia-Contreras, 987 N.W.2d 641 (Neb. Ct. App. 2023).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(F)(6) — 1 case
State v. Dean (Neb. Ct. App. 2025).
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(G)(1)(b) — 1 case
Mumin v. Frakes, 298 Neb. 381 (Neb. 2017). “51 Therefore, we conclude the district court erred in denying Mumin’s application to proceed IFP 48 Id. at 709, 687 N.”
— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-101(G)(1)(c) — 2 cases
Mumin v. Frakes, 298 Neb. 381 (Neb. 2017). “51 Therefore, we conclude the district court erred in denying Mumin’s application to proceed IFP 48 Id. at 709, 687 N.”
Buggs v. Frakes, 298 Neb. 432 (Neb. 2017).
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