This legislative bill amends various sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to enhance and clarify the election procedures for school district bonds and governmental budgetary matters. A significant change is the requirement that the question of issuing school district bonds must be submitted at elections that comply with specific provisions, rather than at special elections or alongside statewide elections. The bill mandates that school boards publish a special notice detailing the election day and polling hours. Additionally, it repeals section 10-703.01 and harmonizes several provisions across the statutes, aiming to streamline the election process and improve transparency in financial decisions.

Moreover, the bill modifies budgetary limitations for governmental units, allowing exceptions and clarifying the process for exceeding budgeted restricted funds. It specifies that school districts must follow the same election procedures for exceeding budget limits as those for bond issues. The bill also establishes that joint entities involving school districts cannot issue bonds without prior voter approval, ensuring public involvement in significant financial matters. It outlines the responsibilities of election officials regarding the submission of issues to voters and allows political subdivisions to cancel special elections or withdraw issues under certain conditions. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize election processes and enhance voter engagement in local governance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10-703.01, 13-519, 13-809, 13-2507, 32-405, 32-559, 32-1203, 77-3444, 79-1029, 79-1098