This legislative bill amends various sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, focusing on electoral processes and governance in metropolitan class cities. Key changes include the scheduling of primary elections for elective officers to occur on the first Tuesday of April preceding the general election, with an option for cities to align their elections with statewide elections during presidential years. The bill also redefines the roles of city councils, election officials, and the Secretary of State, while introducing provisions for the verification of identification envelopes and handling of petitions. Additionally, it eliminates obsolete provisions and modifies laws regarding voter registration, political party delegates, and notice requirements under the Open Meetings Act, aiming to streamline the electoral process and enhance voter participation.

Further amendments address the acquisition of bridges by metropolitan cities, allowing city councils to bypass elections for such acquisitions if a majority agrees. The bill clarifies financing methods for these acquisitions and updates the Election Act, including candidate definitions and voter identification requirements. It also establishes new procedures for special elections, candidate filing, and the handling of provisional ballots, ensuring clarity and integrity in the electoral process. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the efficiency of governance and electoral frameworks in Nebraska, promoting transparency and accessibility in local elections.

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