The 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 introduces the term "public power and irrigation district" in several instances, ensuring that both types of districts are explicitly included in the provisions. It also allows cities or villages to determine what constitutes the distribution system through a declaratory judgment if no agreement is reached with the public power district. The original section 70-650.01 is repealed, consolidating the updated provisions into a single, revised statute.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 70-650.01
Final Reading: 70-650.01
Slip Law: 70-650.01