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 allows for the possibility of reducing the number of trustees from five to three for districts that meet specific criteria, such as having fewer than seventy property owners entitled to vote and at least two resident property owners.

The bill also clarifies the voting rights of various property owners, including those owning platted lots and unplatted land, and establishes procedures for mail-in voting. It specifies that ballots must be returned in a designated envelope and outlines the requirements for write-in candidates. The original section 31-735 is repealed, indicating that the new provisions will replace the previous law entirely. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the election process and ensure that the representation on the board of trustees reflects the interests of both resident and non-resident property owners.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 31-735