This bill amends several sections of Nebraska's statutes related to public roads, specifically addressing the management of section lines and the processes for vacating or abandoning public roads. Notably, it establishes that section lines are declared public roads but are not required to be so, allowing county boards to open roads on section lines without preliminary surveys. The bill also introduces new provisions that streamline the process for counties to propose the vacation or abandonment of public roads, particularly those previously declared public under prior law, without necessitating a study.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedural requirements for public hearings regarding road vacating or abandonment, including the need for resolutions to be published and notifications sent to affected landowners. It mandates that any decision to vacate or abandon a road must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the county board and, if applicable, the governing body of a city within the road's zoning jurisdiction. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which the title or right-of-way of vacated roads may revert to private ownership or remain public, and it requires counties to file a certified copy of the vacating resolution with the register of deeds. The original sections being amended are repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-1410, 39-1722, 39-1724, 39-1725
Final Reading: 39-1410, 39-1722, 39-1724, 39-1725
Slip Law: 39-1410, 39-1722, 39-1724, 39-1725