This legislative bill amends various sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, focusing on electoral processes, governance in metropolitan class cities, and the acquisition of bridges. Key changes include scheduling primary elections for elective officers on the first Tuesday of April before the general election, with an option for cities to align with statewide elections during presidential years. The bill also redefines the roles of city councils and election officials, introduces new provisions for voter registration and candidate filing, and clarifies identification verification processes. Additionally, it eliminates obsolete provisions and modifies laws regarding ordinances, special elections, and petitioning the city council, aiming to enhance the efficiency and clarity of election procedures.

Further amendments address candidate filing requirements, the formation of new political parties, and the handling of provisional ballots and recounts. The bill specifies that presidential candidates must file written consent with the Secretary of State at least sixty days before the primary election and outlines the necessary content for petitions. It also introduces new provisions for verifying signatures and clarifies procedures for recounts and initiative petitions. The bill aims to streamline election processes, enhance the integrity of voter registration, and ensure compliance with established regulations, ultimately improving the electoral process 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