This bill amends the Business Improvement District Act in Nebraska, specifically focusing on the procedures for protests related to the creation or modification of business improvement districts. Key changes include the introduction of new voting procedures where a postcard for voting must be mailed to property owners and users of space within the proposed district. If less than fifty percent of the recipients return the postcard in favor of the proposed district, the proceedings will terminate. This replaces the previous requirement that protests from over fifty percent of record owners or users were necessary to halt the process.

Additionally, the bill outlines the notification process for hearings related to business improvement districts, ensuring that property owners and neighborhood associations receive adequate notice. The amendments specify that notices must include details about the proposed boundaries, public facilities, estimated costs, and methods of revenue generation. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed, streamlining the legal framework governing business improvement districts in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19-4027, 19-4029.01, 19-4029.04