This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to update provisions related to the incorporation of villages and the governance structure of village boards of trustees. Notably, it introduces a procedure for changing the number of members on a village board, allowing for either three or five members, as specified in petitions from the village's registered voters. The bill also outlines the election process for trustees based on the number of members, including staggered terms for those elected during the first statewide general election following incorporation or a change in board size.

Additionally, the bill allows city councils of first and second-class cities, as well as village boards of trustees, to serve as boards of adjustment, granting them specific powers and responsibilities. It redefines what constitutes a qualifying business under the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act, removing previous restrictions on the percentage of revenue that can be allocated to retail trade businesses. The original sections being amended are repealed, streamlining the legal framework for these governance and economic development provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-201, 17-202, 18-2709, 19-911
Final Reading: 17-201, 17-202, 18-2709, 19-911
Slip Law: 17-201, 17-202, 18-2709, 19-911