This bill amends section 70-650.01 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which governs the conveyance of electric distribution systems by public power districts or public power and irrigation districts to cities or villages. The key changes include the removal of the phrase "without cost" regarding the conveyance of electric distribution systems, allowing for a more flexible interpretation of the terms of transfer. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the request for conveyance must be made through a resolution adopted by the governing body of the city or village, which must be published and may be subject to a referendum if a petition is filed by qualified electors.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that in the absence of an agreement between the city or village and the public power district or public power and irrigation district, the city or village can determine what constitutes the distribution system through a declaratory judgment. The amendments aim to streamline the process of transferring electric distribution systems while ensuring that local governance and public input are maintained through the resolution and potential referendum process. The original section 70-650.01 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 70-650.01