This bill amends section 31-735 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to modify the election process for the board of trustees of sanitary and improvement districts in Nebraska. The key changes include the introduction of a new election schedule where, starting from the elections held four years and six years after the first election of trustees, two members will be elected by legal property owners who are residents of the district, while three members will be elected by all owners of real estate in the district. Additionally, the bill specifies that at elections held eight years after the first election and thereafter, three members will be elected by resident property owners and two by all property owners.

The bill also clarifies the voting rights of various property owners, including those who own unplatted land or platted lots, and establishes that only one vote can be cast per property, regardless of joint ownership. Furthermore, it allows for the possibility of reducing the number of trustees from five to three in certain districts that meet specific criteria. The election process will be conducted by sealed mail ballot, with provisions for notifying voters and ensuring the integrity of the voting process. The original section 31-735 is repealed as part of this amendment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 31-735