This legislative bill amends various sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, focusing on electoral processes, governance in metropolitan cities, and the handling of petitions. Key changes include scheduling primary elections for the nomination of elective officers on the first Tuesday of April before the general election, with provisions for cities to align their elections with statewide events during presidential years. The bill also redefines the roles of city councils and election officials, introduces new identification verification processes, and modifies existing laws regarding voter registration and political party delegates. Additionally, it eliminates obsolete provisions and clarifies election procedures, aiming to streamline the electoral process and enhance transparency.

Further amendments address the acquisition of bridges by metropolitan cities, allowing city councils to bypass elections for such decisions, provided a majority agrees. The bill also updates candidate filing requirements for presidential elections, including the necessity for written consent to appear on the ballot and the introduction of new petition forms. It establishes clearer guidelines for provisional ballots, recounts, and the handling of initiative and referendum petitions, emphasizing the integrity of the electoral process. The bill also includes provisions for renewable energy facilities and updates requirements for virtual meetings, ensuring compliance with public notice regulations while allowing for greater accessibility. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the electoral and governance processes in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-101, 32-104, 32-123, 32-202, 32-221, 32-231, 32-239, 32-307, 32-308, 32-312, 32-315, 32-326, 32-401, 32-405, 32-603, 32-607, 32-613, 32-615, 32-617, 32-618, 32-620, 32-621, 32-624, 32-628, 32-629, 32-630, 32-631, 32-632, 32-704, 32-707, 32-716, 32-717, 32-803, 32-809, 32-811, 32-912, 32-1002, 32-1005, 32-1007, 32-1013, 32-1032, 32-1037, 32-1049, 32-1119, 32-1122, 32-1404, 32-1409, 32-1524, 32-1525, 32-1546
Final Reading: 14-201, 14-202, 14-204, 14-205, 14-206, 14-207, 14-210, 14-211, 14-217.01, 14-376, 14-521, 14-811, 14-1206, 14-1211, 14-1216, 14-1251, 15-301, 31-727.02, 32-101, 32-104, 32-123, 32-202, 32-221, 32-231, 32-239, 32-307, 32-308, 32-312, 32-315, 32-326, 32-401, 32-402, 32-405, 32-536, 32-554, 32-568, 32-603, 32-607, 32-613, 32-615, 32-617, 32-618, 32-620, 32-621, 32-624, 32-628, 32-629, 32-630, 32-631, 32-632, 32-704, 32-707, 32-716, 32-717, 32-803, 32-809, 32-811, 32-912, 32-1002, 32-1005, 32-1007, 32-1013, 32-1032, 32-1037, 32-1049, 32-1119, 32-1122, 32-1404, 32-1409, 32-1525, 32-1546, 70-1014, 70-1014.02, 84-1411
Slip Law: 14-201, 14-202, 14-204, 14-205, 14-206, 14-207, 14-210, 14-211, 14-217.01, 14-376, 14-521, 14-811, 14-1206, 14-1211, 14-1216, 14-1251, 15-301, 31-727.02, 32-101, 32-104, 32-123, 32-202, 32-221, 32-231, 32-239, 32-307, 32-308, 32-312, 32-315, 32-326, 32-401, 32-402, 32-405, 32-536, 32-554, 32-568, 32-603, 32-607, 32-613, 32-615, 32-617, 32-618, 32-620, 32-621, 32-624, 32-628, 32-629, 32-630, 32-631, 32-632, 32-704, 32-707, 32-716, 32-717, 32-803, 32-809, 32-811, 32-912, 32-1002, 32-1005, 32-1007, 32-1013, 32-1032, 32-1037, 32-1049, 32-1119, 32-1122, 32-1404, 32-1409, 32-1525, 32-1546, 70-1014, 70-1014.02, 84-1411