This legislative bill amends various sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, focusing on electoral processes, governance in metropolitan cities, and the acquisition of bridges. Key changes include the scheduling of primary elections for elective officers to occur 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 city council roles, allowing them to call special elections and clarifying vote canvassing procedures. Significant deletions include the removal of specific references to "city council members" in favor of broader terms and the elimination of outdated provisions related to voter registration and political party delegates, streamlining the electoral process.

Additionally, the bill updates procedures for candidate filing, voter registration, and the handling of provisional ballots and recounts. It introduces new requirements for candidates, such as filing written consent to appear on the ballot and mandates for voter registration applications. The bill also clarifies the process for counting write-in votes and establishes guidelines for recounts, ensuring transparency and integrity in the electoral process. Furthermore, it includes provisions for renewable energy generation facilities and enhances public meeting notifications, promoting accountability and community engagement. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and clarify Nebraska's electoral framework while improving efficiency and transparency in governance.

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