This bill amends various sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to update the nomination, election, and terms of city council members and mayors in cities of the metropolitan class. A significant change is the establishment of a primary election for the nomination of elective officers, which will take place on the first Tuesday of April before the general election, scheduled for the first Tuesday after the second Monday in May every four years. Starting in 2028, candidates will be nominated at the statewide primary election and elected at the statewide general election, with their terms beginning on the fourth Monday following the election. The bill also clarifies that candidates must be registered voters and residents of their respective districts.

Additionally, the bill modifies the processes for acquiring bridges by cities of the metropolitan class, removing the requirement for elections or votes of electors when the city council acquires existing bridges or issues revenue bonds for such acquisitions, as long as the amount does not exceed two million dollars. It allows the city council to choose the financing method for bridge projects, including general obligation bonds or revenue bonds, without needing voter approval. The bill also specifies that the mayor and seven city council members will be elected for four-year terms at general elections, with provisions for changing election methods based on voter preferences. Several obsolete statutes are repealed to streamline the legal framework governing these processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 14-201, 14-202, 14-204, 14-205, 14-206, 14-207, 14-210, 14-211, 14-217.01, 14-376, 14-521, 14-811, 14-1206, 14-1211, 14-1216, 14-1251, 32-402, 32-536, 32-554