This bill amends various sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to enhance and clarify the election procedures for school district bonds and budget limitations for governmental units. It specifies that the question of issuing school district bonds must be submitted at elections held in compliance with subsection (3) of section 32-559, rather than at special elections or alongside statewide elections. The bill introduces new requirements for school boards to notify the public about elections and outlines the election process, which necessitates a majority vote from qualified electors. Additionally, it modifies budget limitation provisions, allowing governmental units to exceed certain restrictions under specific conditions, such as through a majority vote at a special election.

Furthermore, the bill delineates the responsibilities of election commissioners and county clerks in relation to submitting issues to voters, including ballot preparation for early voting and certifying election results. It establishes new regulations for school district elections concerning bond issuance and property tax levies, stipulating that questions cannot be submitted for a vote within ten months of being defeated. The bill also clarifies the voting process for financial decisions, ensuring that any tax proposals or budget increases require majority approval from legal voters. It repeals outdated sections of the law to streamline the legal framework governing these financial decisions, thereby promoting consistency and clarity in the election and budgetary processes.

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